Portfolio Manager Jobs in Washington
Portfolio Manager jobs in Washington are in strong demand, with openings concentrated in investment management, wealth advisory, and technology-sector asset management at levels from analyst-track through senior portfolio manager. Seattle, Bellevue, and Spokane lead hiring activity, anchored by firms such as Russell Investments, Washington Federal, and Microsoft's treasury and investment operations. The most sought-after specialties in Washington include equity portfolio management, fixed income, and multi-asset strategy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
- Perform and provide complex analysis and financial modeling for decision packages under consideration by the HCA director, Chief Financial Officer, OFM, and legislature that outline issues with current funding and/ or initiate policy proposals to address anticipated future needs.
- Create financial models and determine the fiscal impacts of legislative, policy, or rulemaking proposals put forth by the HCA or state or federal legislative bodies related to Medicaid managed care, including alternative scenarios of appropriate.
- Coordinate with fiscal and programmatic staff internal and external to the HCA to ensure 1) the accuracy of data and information presented in agency biennial and supplemental funding proposals and 2) that budget policy objectives are met while furthering the strategic goals of the HCA.
- Communicate and coordinate with external and other internal agency staff, OFM and legislative staff, and others as necessary on development of HCA or interagency proposals and analyses.
- Oversee any necessary adjustments, specialty payments, and journal vouchers (JVs) for Medicaid services.
- Provide technical assistance and contribute to the development of Medicaid managed care rates.
- Work in partnership with HCA accounting staff and other units as needed to develop monthly and year-end close accruals for Medicaid services and ensure the accuracy of the fiscal year close activities.
- Demonstrated expert level skills in, and knowledge of, large, complex financial systems/information.
- Demonstrated skills in querying complex data through programs such as Power BI – Power Pivot.
- Demonstrated skills in the development of complex financial modeling at the expert level.
- Demonstrate knowledge of state budget processes, fiscal policy, fiscal notes, decision packages, and management principles.
- Demonstrate ability to map program data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations for resource allocation and efficiency improvements.
- Demonstrated knowledge of protocols/processes of the executive/legislative branches of state government.
- The ability to pull, compile, and analyze raw expenditure and vendor data from databased system.
- Proficiency in developing models and tools to analyze fiscal impacts and policy options.
- Demonstrated understanding and familiarity with State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations, to include the State Administrative & Accounting Manual (SAAM).
- Equity lens – All HCA employees are required to consider equity in their decisions, processes, and day-to-day work, including how their work may affect the people and communities we serve.
- The ability to take action to learn and grow – You take action to learn and grow by seeking new perspectives, learning from experiences, and using what you’ve learned to continuously improve how you work and serve others.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others – You take action to meet the needs of others by listening, understanding different perspectives, and responding with care, respect, and solutions that support the people of the communities we serve.
- Experience within the State or other government entity.
- Experience working with the federal government.
- Master’s degree in public administration or related field, and one (1) year of professional experience working with large, complex financial systems/information.
- Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field, and three years of professional experience working with large, complex financial systems/information.
- Seven (7) years of professional experience in the financial, analytical, or accounting fields.
- Remote work and flexible schedules
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
- Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
- Retirement options to plan for the future
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Employee wellness programs
- Learn more about Washington State Employee Benefits
Supplemental Information
- Cover letter: describing your qualifications for this specific position
- Resume: that details your applicable experience and education.
- Three (3) professional references: References must be entered directly into the designated references section of your application. We require 3 professional references including at least one current or recent supervisor.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 01-07-2026
Description
- Perform and provide complex analysis and financial modeling for decision packages under consideration by the HCA director, Chief Financial Officer, OFM, and legislature that outline issues with current funding and/ or initiate policy proposals to address anticipated future needs.
- Create financial models and determine the fiscal impacts of legislative, policy, or rulemaking proposals put forth by the HCA or state or federal legislative bodies related to Medicaid managed care, including alternative scenarios of appropriate.
- Coordinate with fiscal and programmatic staff internal and external to the HCA to ensure 1) the accuracy of data and information presented in agency biennial and supplemental funding proposals and 2) that budget policy objectives are met while furthering the strategic goals of the HCA.
- Communicate and coordinate with external and other internal agency staff, OFM and legislative staff, and others as necessary on development of HCA or interagency proposals and analyses.
- Oversee any necessary adjustments, specialty payments, and journal vouchers (JVs) for Medicaid services.
- Provide technical assistance and contribute to the development of Medicaid managed care rates.
- Work in partnership with HCA accounting staff and other units as needed to develop monthly and year-end close accruals for Medicaid services and ensure the accuracy of the fiscal year close activities.
- Demonstrated expert level skills in, and knowledge of, large, complex financial systems/information.
- Demonstrated skills in querying complex data through programs such as Power BI – Power Pivot.
- Demonstrated skills in the development of complex financial modeling at the expert level.
- Demonstrate knowledge of state budget processes, fiscal policy, fiscal notes, decision packages, and management principles.
- Demonstrate ability to map program data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations for resource allocation and efficiency improvements.
- Demonstrated knowledge of protocols/processes of the executive/legislative branches of state government.
- The ability to pull, compile, and analyze raw expenditure and vendor data from databased system.
- Proficiency in developing models and tools to analyze fiscal impacts and policy options.
- Demonstrated understanding and familiarity with State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations, to include the State Administrative & Accounting Manual (SAAM).
- Equity lens – All HCA employees are required to consider equity in their decisions, processes, and day-to-day work, including how their work may affect the people and communities we serve.
- The ability to take action to learn and grow – You take action to learn and grow by seeking new perspectives, learning from experiences, and using what you’ve learned to continuously improve how you work and serve others.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others – You take action to meet the needs of others by listening, understanding different perspectives, and responding with care, respect, and solutions that support the people of the communities we serve.
- Experience within the State or other government entity.
- Experience working with the federal government.
- Master’s degree in public administration or related field, and one (1) year of professional experience working with large, complex financial systems/information.
- Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field, and three years of professional experience working with large, complex financial systems/information.
- Seven (7) years of professional experience in the financial, analytical, or accounting fields.
- Remote work and flexible schedules
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
- Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
- Retirement options to plan for the future
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Employee wellness programs
- Learn more about Washington State Employee Benefits
Supplemental Information
- Cover letter: describing your qualifications for this specific position
- Resume: that details your applicable experience and education.
- Three (3) professional references: References must be entered directly into the designated references section of your application. We require 3 professional references including at least one current or recent supervisor.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 01-07-2026
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- Technology & Software
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in portfolio manager jobs across Washington.
- CFA designation or active progress toward charterholder status strongly preferred by Washington employers
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related quantitative field required
- Proven experience constructing and rebalancing investment portfolios across asset classes
- Series 65 or Series 66 license required for roles involving direct client investment advisory
- Proficiency with Bloomberg Terminal, FactSet, or comparable portfolio analytics platforms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting investment decisions to clients and stakeholders
Portfolio Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a portfolio manager in Washington?
Most portfolio managers in Washington enter the field with a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related discipline, then build credentials while working in analyst or associate roles. Washington state requires investment advisers who provide advice for compensation to register with the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions or the SEC, depending on assets under management. The CFA charter is the most respected credential in the field and significantly strengthens candidacy for portfolio management positions across Washington's investment community.
Which companies hire portfolio managers in Washington?
Employers hiring portfolio managers in Washington right now include Amazon, Quantum Residential, and Meta, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's concentration of wealth management firms, regional banks, and large corporate treasury departments in the Seattle metro means hiring is consistent throughout the year rather than seasonal.
Which Washington cities have the most portfolio manager jobs?
Seattle, Bellevue, and Olympia have the most portfolio manager openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue dominate because the greater Puget Sound area is home to major investment management firms, regional bank trust departments, and large technology companies with substantial internal treasury and investment functions, while Spokane draws activity from community banks and wealth advisory practices serving eastern Washington.
Are there remote portfolio manager jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than many finance roles, because portfolio management work is largely analytical and computer-based. About 93% of portfolio manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's compatibility with distributed work. Research, modeling, and performance reporting functions are the most commonly offered in remote or hybrid arrangements, while client-facing relationship management roles tend to require in-office presence.
How can I get hired as a portfolio manager in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as an investment analyst or research associate at a Washington-based firm, then moving into portfolio management once you have demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills. Large regional employers such as Washington Federal, Saturna Capital, and Seattle-area wealth management firms regularly hire associates and rotational analysts from Washington universities. Completing the first CFA exam level and building a sample portfolio with documented rationale gives candidates a concrete edge when applying for these stepping-stone roles.
Where can I find and apply to portfolio manager jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to portfolio manager jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across investment management, wealth advisory, corporate treasury, and related sectors. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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