Proposal Analyst IV

Standard Insurance Company•Portland, OR

2d•$88,000 - $129,000

About The Position

The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard. A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference? Job Summary This role leads the development of high‑quality proposal and presentation materials that support new business acquisition and client retention. The position owns complex RFPs, proposals, and questionnaires from start to finish—partnering cross‑functionally, guiding analysts, and serving as a subject‑matter expert to ensure deliverables are accurate, competitive, and aligned with business strategy. The work requires strong leadership, deep analytical ability, and the confidence to make autonomous decisions in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
8+ years of experience in voluntary insurance sales, service, implementation, or proposals required.
Proven expertise managing complex RFPs and serving as a subject‑matter expert in presales/proposal environments.
Strong cross‑functional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Demonstrated strategic and critical‑thinking skills, including autonomous decision‑making with business impact.
Excellent time‑management and organizational abilities.
Adaptability: Sees possibilities in changing circumstances, adjusts quickly to shifting priorities, and remains effective in fast-paced environments.
Collaboration: Builds strong relationships, shares information openly, and works cooperatively across teams.
Decision Quality: Uses sound judgment, evaluates complex variables, and makes timely, well‑reasoned decisions.

Responsibilities

Lead the end‑to‑end RFP/Proposal/Questionnaire review process for complex, high‑priority opportunities.
Develop compliant, compelling proposal materials and final presentations.
Collaborate with sales, marketing, underwriting, legal, and other SMEs to ensure accuracy and alignment.
Mentor Proposal Analysts, supporting onboarding, review, and feedback.
Analyze complex requests, identify root causes, and recommend process improvements.

Benefits

A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
An annual incentive bonus plan
Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance.
Learn more about working at The Standard.
Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan.
Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.
Performance guarantees may be applied to roles with highly incentivized compensation plans for a specified period of time to support a new hire’s transition into the sales incentive plan.
Compensation is made up of a base salary, incentives, and/or other bonuses when applicable.
This is a minimum range that can be increased based on performance and sales activity.