Senior Climate Policy Advisor

Job Description

This recruitment will remain open until November 15, 2025. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on October 22, 2025. It is in the applicant’s best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Make a Difference : Protect Consumers & Join Our Dynamic Team!

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) seeks a qualified individual for the Senior Climate Policy Advisor position. This role is within the Policy and Legislative Affairs Division and is based out of our Capitol Campus Office in Olympia.

We are an employer of choice! Here’s why :

• Meaningful work : Ensure a healthy insurance market & protect Washington consumers.
• Impactful career : Make a daily difference in the lives of countless Washingtonians.
• Small agency, big opportunities : Gain a holistic understanding of our mission and build strong relationships with colleagues.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion :   OIC is committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment - by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, and attributes.

About the Position

The Senior Climate Policy Advisor is a strategic and high-impact role serving as the Commissioner’s primary advisor on all matters related to climate change and its intersection with the insurance marketplace in Washington State. Positioned within the Policy and Legislative Affairs Division and reporting directly to the Deputy Commissioner , this role is central to advancing the agency’s climate agenda and shaping the future of climate policy in insurance regulation.

As the agency’s lead climate expert, you will drive the development and implementation of innovative strategies that align with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner’s (OIC) mission to protect consumers, the public interest, and the state’s economy through fair and effective oversight. From crafting forward-thinking policy recommendations to representing the Commissioner in high-level meetings, task forces, and legislative hearings, this position requires both subject matter expertise and strategic acumen.

You will engage with stakeholders across local, national, and international platforms—including government agencies, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), and public-private partnerships—to build collaborations that address the growing risks and opportunities associated with climate change. Your work will shape regulations, influence legislation, and support the development of data-driven, consumer-focused solutions.

This is a unique opportunity to lead in one of the most critical policy arenas of our time—climate resilience in the insurance industry—while contributing meaningfully to public service and regulatory innovation in Washington State.

This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of candidates for Senior Climate Policy Advisor vacancies in the next sixty days.

This is a Civil Service Exempt, full-time position. The annual salary range for this position is $110,000 - $135,000.

Benefits & Perks

The duties of the position include, but are not limited to :

To read more about this position and view all duties, click  here  to request a position description.

Required Qualifications :

Six (6) or more years of professional experience

AND

One (1) year experience researching and providing information to testify before governing boards and legislative committees.

AND

Intermediate level in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Academic Degree Equivalency Chart

Degree

Years of Relevant Experience Equivalency

Associate’s Degree

2 years of experience

Bachelor’s Degree

4 years of experience

Master’s Degree

5 years of experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Preferred / Desired Qualifications :

Compensation details : 110000-135000 Yearly Salary

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