Regulatory Compliance & Ethics Program Administrator III

Premera Blue Cross•Mountlake Terrace, WA

10d•$92,400 - $157,100•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regulatory Compliance & Ethics (RC&E) Program Administrator supports Premera Blue Cross’ regulatory affairs strategic goals through advocacy, regulatory analysis, and strategic consultation. The role also supports implementation and oversight of Premera’s Compliance & Ethics Program. The administrator represents Premera with external stakeholders and partners with Legislative Affairs and Legal to guide internal teams on implementing new and changing laws and regulations. The position assesses proposed and final regulations and other regulatory directives, supports company implementation efforts, and provides timely, clear analysis of regulatory and compliance questions. It develops education, tools, and resources for employees and management; supports external advocacy through stakeholder meetings and workgroups; and helps design and complete departmental metrics. The administrator identifies efficiency improvements in tracking and initiatives such as OFAC/sanctions screening, conflict-of-interest monitoring and resolution, required reporting, and third-party oversight. The role also uses LEAN methodologies to improve processes and may perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or four years of work experience.
Four years of experience in regulatory, compliance, legal public policy, or internal audit work; alternatively, post-graduate education in a related field and experience.
Strong interpersonal, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to research and communicate complex technical information accurately and clearly to employees at all levels, including leadership.
Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and/or legislative processes.
Ability to analyze and evaluate legal and regulatory requirements.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple moderately complex priorities and assignments efficiently and effectively.
Ability to negotiate and influence without authority in difficult situations.
Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and question information that falls outside the norm.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Motivation to learn, willingness to work as part of a team, and ability to operate independently as needed.

Nice To Haves

Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP).
Prior healthcare or insurance background.

Responsibilities

Assess and analyze proposed and final regulations and other regulatory directives, and support related company implementation efforts.
Interact with employees across organizational levels and provide thorough, accurate, timely, and understandable analysis of regulatory and compliance questions.
Develop ongoing education, tools, and resources that enable management and employees to research straightforward requirements independently.
Support external advocacy work by participating in stakeholder meetings and external workgroups as assigned.
Support the design and completion of departmental metrics to monitor performance.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency in metric tracking and key initiatives, including OFAC/sanctions screening, conflict-of-interest monitoring and resolution, required reporting, and third-party oversight.
Use LEAN methodologies to streamline Regulatory Compliance & Ethics processes and eliminate low-value activities.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.
Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.
Life and disability insurance.
Retirement programs, including a 401(k) employer match and a pension plan vested after three years of service.
Wellness incentives and mental well-being resources, including counseling, stress management, and mindfulness programs.
Generous paid time off.
Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Employee recognition program.
Hybrid employees have access to on-campus resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement.
Commuter perks.
Free on-site parking.
Subsidized on-campus cafes.
On-site activities, including health and wellness events, coffee connects, and disaster preparedness fairs.
Fitness and well-being center with in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.