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Join Our Team: Do Meaningful Work and Improve People’s Lives

Our purpose, to improve customers’ lives by making healthcare work better, is far from ordinary. And so are our employees. Working at Premera means you have the opportunity to drive real change by transforming healthcare.

To better serve our customers, we are fostering a culture that emphasizes employee growth, collaborative innovation, and inspired leadership. We are dedicated to creating an environment where employees can excel and where top talent is attracted, retained, and thrives. As a testament to these efforts, Premera has been recognized on the 2025 America's Dream Employers (https://www.forbes.com/lists/americas-dream-employers/) list. Newsweek honored Premera as one of America's Greatest Workplaces (https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-greatest-workplaces-2024) , America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion (https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-greatest-workplaces-diversity-2025) , and America's Greatest Workplaces For Mental Well-Being (https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-greatest-workplaces-for-mental-well-being-2025) , Forbes ranked Premera among America’s Best Midsize Employers (https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-midsize-employers/?sh=58210f5e210f) for the fourth time.

Learn how Premera supports our members, customers and the communities that we serve through our Healthsource blog: https://healthsource.premera.com/ .

The **_Regulatory Compliance & Ethics (RC&E) Program Administrator_** actively supports Premera Blue Cross' regulatory affairs strategic goals through focused advocacy, detailed regulatory analysis and strategic consultation. Additionally, this role supports the implementation and oversight of Premera’s Compliance & Ethics Program. In this dynamic role, the **_RC&E Administrator_** is an advocate on behalf of Premera with external stakeholders to support our corporate goals, and partners with Legislative Affairs and Legal to guide internal Premera teams on the implementation of new and changing laws and regulations.

_What you’ll do:_

+ Assist in the assessment and analyzing of proposed and final regulations and other regulatory directives and support related company implementation efforts.

+ Plan and conduct compliance monitoring reviews as assigned to verify compliance with established policies and applicable regulations. This may involve independent sampling and testing to determine if applicable departments/functions are in compliance.

+ Assist in compiling data requests of functional areas in preparation for regulatory exams.

+ Work with business areas to ensure policies and procedures exist for key regulatory processes.

+ Oversee regulatory reporting and filing tracking of required submissions for both RCE and business areas.

+ Effectively interact with all levels of employees; possess a solid understanding of cross-organizational operations to provide thorough, accurate and timely analysis of regulatory and compliance questions in an easy to understand format.

+ Develop ongoing education, tools and resources for all levels of management and employees to allow for self-service research where requirements are straight-forward.

+ Complete monthly OFAC/Sanction Checks ensuring that any potential matches are thoroughly researched and investigated, consulting with Legal as needed.

+ Support the design and completion of departmental metrics to aid in monitoring performance. Actively identify opportunities for improved efficiency in metric tracking and performance of key department initiatives such as the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC)/Sanction screening, conflict of interest monitoring and resolution, required reporting, third party oversight, etc.

+ Prepare and distribute the quarterly Regulatory and Compliance Dashboard.

+ Continuously improve Regulatory Compliance & Ethics processes by using LEAN methodologies to streamline work and eliminate low value activities.

+ Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

_What you’ll bring:_

+ Bachelor's degree or four (4) years' work experience. (Required)

+ Four (4) years’ experience working in the regulatory, compliance, legal public policy, or internal audit space or post graduate education in a related field and experience. (Required)

+ Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) (Preferred)

+ Prior healthcare or insurance background (Preferred)

+ Strong interpersonal, written and presentation skills with ability to research and communicate complex, technical information in an accurate and easily understandable manner to all levels of employees, including leadership.

+ Knowledge of regulatory, compliance and/or legislative process.

+ Proven ability to analyze and evaluate legal and regulatory requirements.

+ Proven ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple priorities and assignments of moderate complexity efficiently and effectively.

+ Proven ability to successfully negotiate and influence without authority in difficult situations.

+ Demonstrated strong analytical skills; proven ability to identify and question information that goes outside the norm.

+ Proven and effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.

+ Strong motivation to learn, willingness to be a team player, yet operate independently as required.

Working Environment

Work is performed within a normal office environment with ambient temperature.

Physical Requirements

The following have been identified as essential physical requirements of this job and must be performed with or without an accommodation:

+ This is primarily a sedentary role which requires the ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

+ This role requires the ability to keyboard and to communicate clearly and understandably in person and over the telephone.

Premera total rewards

Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks, they're a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical, financial, emotional, and community benefits, including:

+ Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.

+ Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.

+ Life and disability insurance.

+ Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.

+ Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs, just to name a few.

+ Generous paid time off to reenergize.

+ Looking for continuing education? We have tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

+ Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.

For our hybrid employees, our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement.

+ Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.

+ Free convenient on-site parking.

+ Subsidized on-campus cafes make lunchtime connections with colleagues fun and affordable.

+ Participate in engaging on-site activities such as health and wellness events, coffee connects, disaster preparedness fairs and more.

+ Our complementary fitness & well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.

+ Need a brain break? Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus.

Equal employment** **opportunity/affirmative** **action:

Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you need an accommodation to apply online for positions at Premera, please contact Premera Human Resources via email at [email protected] or via phone at 425-918-4785.

The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.

The salary range for this role is posted below; we generally target up to and around the midpoint of the range.

National Plus Salary Range:

$99,100.00 - $168,500.00

_*National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska_ _._

We’re happy to discuss compensation further during the interview because we believe that open communication leads to better outcomes for all. We’re committed to creating an environment where all employees are celebrated for their unique skills and contributions.

At Premera, we make healthcare work better. By focusing on improving our customers’ experience purposefully and serving their needs passionately, we make the process easier, less costly, and more positive. Through empathy and advocacy, we change lives.

As the leading health plan in the Pacific Northwest, we provide comprehensive health benefits and services to more than 2 million customers, from individuals to Fortune 100 companies. Our services include innovative programs focused on health management, wellness, prevention, and patient safety. We deliver these programs through health, life, vision, dental, disability, and other related products and services.

Premera Blue Cross is headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, WA, with operations in Spokane and Anchorage. The company has operated in Washington since 1933 and in Alaska since 1952. With more than 80 years of experience in the region, we deliver innovation, choice, and expertise.