Employment Opportunities
Deputy Director
Post Date: Thursday October 23, 2025
Open for three weeks until first review.
First Review of Applicants: 5:00 pm (PST), Thursday November 13, 2025
Close Date: Continuous
Anticipated Interviews: Recognizing candidates and the interview panel might otherwise have work obligations Monday – Friday, we will offer a Saturday interview option. We anticipate conducting in-person interviews on Saturday November 22 (Sat), November 24 (Mon) and/or November 25 (Tue).
Anticipated Start: Monday January 5, 2026
Deputy Director CLICK HERE for full job description.
2026 New Hire Starting Salary Range: $184,376 to $204,421
2026 Salary Range: $184,376 to $234,577 (8 step salary scale)
This position is vacant following the promotion of the Deputy Director to Executive Director.
The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. First Review of Applicants: 5:00 pm (PST), Thursday November 13, 2025. The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the first review date. It is in the applicant's best interest to submit application materials prior to the first review date.
EMPLOYEE MUST RESIDE IN WASHINGTON STATE.
Summary: This position manages the complete scope of fiscal operations for the Pool. Manages all aspects of data management, collection, and analysis for usage in underwriting, risk management and claims management. Supports the Executive Director with administrative, operational and governance of the Pool. The position is relied upon to innovate, collaborate, and lead change initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency. The Deputy Director provides on-site visitation and engagement to WSTIP members on various topics including how WSTIP underwrites and rates the members, available programs and services, and WSTIP strategies and policies. The Deputy Director supervises the Senior Accountant and Accounting Specialist. Telecommuting is currently available. WSTIP’s office is in Olympia, Washington.
Required: Experience as the accounting/finance department head responsible for overseeing the department's daily operations, ensuring financial records are accurate and compliant, while supervising and developing staff. Also, four years of progressive experience performing similar professional level accounting functions (e.g. bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense reimbursements, banking including bank reconciliations, asset and liability reconciliations, payroll and budget practices, preparing financial statements).
Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field and five years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
License and Certification:
• Required: Possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Desired: QuickBooks Online Certification.
• Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) professional certification.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
WSTIP offers a competitive salary and an employee benefit package that includes health, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance. Retirement benefits are provided by the Public Employees’ Retirement System administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. WSTIP does not pay into social security but in lieu offers a 401A plan. WSTIP offers an optional 457 deferred compensation plan as well.
PAID TIME OFF
WSTIP utilizes a paid general leave bank (combo sick leave and vacation) with new employees earning 24 days per year. Eight paid holidays are also included (holidays not included: Martin Luther King, President’s Day, and Veterans Day).
OTHER
Initially, we expect this position to receive in-person training and work from the WSTIP Office in Olympia, WA as requested for the purpose of learning the role and developing team cohesion. After a period of time, the position will shift to telecommuting as long as the employee is able to work remotely from their residence within Washington State.
TO APPLY
You must complete and return the following:
1. WSTIP’s application (must be signed). CLICK HERE for the application.
2. WSTIP’s supplemental questionnaire. CLICK HERE for the questionnaire.
3. Cover letter stating why you are interested in the position and highlight your relevant experience.
4. Your resume. A resume will not substitute for completing the “work experience” section of the application.
5. Provide three professional references (we do not check references until we have made a contingent offer).
To help us have a better understanding of your experience and abilities, submit the following (redact identifying names, people, businesses or places as needed):
o A financial report you’ve prepared.
o A budget report you’ve prepared.
o A work or project plan that demonstrates your ability to manage projects.
o A writing sample that demonstrates your ability to conduct research by evaluating facts and circumstances to regulation or standards, drawing conclusions and making recommendations.
The items you submit must be returned by email to: HireMe@wstip.org. You must send this information using your own valid email address where you can be contacted. Your package must be returned by 5:00 pm (PST), Thursday November 13, 2025 to be considered during the first review. Recognizing candidates and the interview panel might otherwise have work obligations Monday – Friday, we will offer a Saturday interview option. We anticipate conducting in-person interviews on Saturday November 22 (Sat), November 24 (Mon) and/or November 25 (Tue).
It is anticipated that the candidate hired will be given the opportunity to start as early as January 5, 2026
There is a six-month introductory period to evaluate suitability for this position. Within the first year of service, employees are asked to complete the Insurance Institute of America course Increasing Your Insurance IQ (AINS 101).
What to Expect
Upon successfully passing the initial application stage we will select candidates for interviews. Those selected for interviews will be required to complete additional steps as part of our thorough evaluation process. Prior to the interview we will ask you to complete a computer skills assessment and a behavior profile. We will then conduct a panel interview. Be ready to show off your Excel skills by presenting an example Excel file of your choice during the interview.
Following interviews, we will select a candidate, make a conditional job offer, and then validate references, prior employment, and education.
We will refrain from contacting your current employer unless expressly permitted by you. However, we will not finalize the offer until this reference is checked.
As part of the pre-employment process, you will undergo a comprehensive criminal background check. WSTIP follows the requirements of the “Fair Chance Act”, RCW 49.94. We will not inquire about an applicant’s criminal record until after we determine an applicant is otherwise qualified for the position for which the applicant applied, except as allowed under RCW 49.94.010 (4).
WSTIP is an equal opportunity employer.