Senior Climate Policy Advisor Washington DC

Senior Climate Policy Advisor job at State of Washington. Washington DC.

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.

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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.

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.

• Comprehensive benefits package:
  Health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave (vacation, sick, etc.) and much more!
• Supportive work environment:
  We value diversity, professional growth, and collaborative atmosphere.
• Wellness programs:
  Invest in your well-being with on-site resources and initiatives.
• Work-life balance:
  Flexible schedules with telework opportunities.
• Public service fulfillment:
  Contribute to a cause that matters and feel the satisfaction of serving the public good.
• Training & Development:
  Continuously learn and grow with tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and other programs.
• Free parking (Tumwater) & Public transportation pass (Thurston County):
  Save on commuting costs.
• And more! Explore our website for additional benefits:

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

• Serve as the Commissioner’s primary advisor on climate policy and climate-related insurance issues.
• Provide strategic support to the Commissioner, including preparing briefings, speeches, and…