Regulatory Specialist

The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) protects and educates the public by maintaining and promoting a strong insurance industry. Over 85% of employees recommend OCI as a good place to work. Come join our team and make a difference!

While working at OCI, you'll enjoy impactful and fulfilling work along with:

• Generous Paid Time Off (up to 3 weeks’ vacation, 9 holidays, 4.5 personal holidays, and up to 130 hours of sick leave)
• Retirement Benefits (participation in one of the nation’s top pension programs!)
• Excellent Health Benefits
  • Low-cost health, vision, and dental insurance options
  • Free wellness opportunities (health coaching and a confidential employee assistance program)
• Healthy Work Environment
  • Work/life balance, casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and the ability to work remote on Mondays and Fridays
  • Promotion of professional growth
  • Inclusive culture committed to equity and inclusion for all employees and applicants
• Additional benefits (life insurance, income continuation insurance, commuter benefits, student loan forgiveness, and additional retirement savings programs)

Learn more about the State of Wisconsin’s amazing benefits package here.

Over 85% of employees recommend OCI as a good place to work. Hear what our team members have to say about working for OCI.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are core values at OCI that guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We believe that when employees are respected and valued for who they are and are accountable for demonstrating that respect to others; it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve.

Through the Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund (Fund), this position is responsible for ensuring that physicians and healthcare providers statewide comply with the medical malpractice insurance laws. This includes implementing noncompliance procedures against healthcare providers who have not complied with the insurance provisions of Chapter 655, Wisconsin Statute, including conducting investigations to determine status of provider insurance noncompliance, initiating the enforcement process, and developing procedures for monitoring provider noncompliance.

For more information, please view the Regulatory Specialist complete position description.

Starting salary for the Regulatory Specialist will be between $25.00- $29.00 per hour, plus great benefits. This classification is assigned to pay schedule/range 07-04. A 12-month probationary period may be required.

Due to the nature of the position, OCI will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. OCI does not sponsor visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.

This position has potential for remote work, requiring in the office one day per week after an initial training period has been completed. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.

Minimally Qualified candidates will have training, education, or experience in:

• Researching, reviewing, and analyzing information requested by external and/or internal customers.
• Creating and/or manipulating data in spreadsheets or databases such as Microsoft Office Excel, Access, or similar.

Well-qualified candidates will have experience in:

• The insurance, legal, or regulatory fields.

Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.

Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you are a veteran with a 30% or greater service-related disability and are not currently employed in a permanent position with Wisconsin State Government, please send a cover letter, resume, DD-214 and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below.

Questions can be directed to Pilar Blomquist at pilare.blomquist@wisconsin.gov or 715-831-3220.

Applicant materials are due by 11:59 pm Tuesday, February 4, 2025.