Proposal Analyst I

Standard Insurance; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Parental leave

Volunteer time

Job summary

The Standard in Portland, OR seeks a dedicated RFP Manager to lead multi‑document responses for new business and client retention. You will own the full RFP lifecycle, coordinating with sales, marketing, underwriting, legal, and SMEs to craft accurate, compelling, and compliant proposals.

Success hinges on strong organization, clear communication, and collaboration across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Occasional extended hours may be required during peak cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business, Communications, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of project management experience or experience supporting RFPs/proposals.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to interpret requirements and produce accurate, customer-ready materials.
• Experience in insurance, financial services, or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with proposal development tools, content libraries, or RFP management systems.
• Ability to work independently on routine to moderately complex projects with minimal oversight.
• Occasional extended hours may be needed during peak RFP cycles.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute multiple RFPs from intake through final submission.
• Collaborate with internal partners to gather information and ensure accuracy of proposal content.
• Develop clear, competitive, and compliant proposal materials aligned with solicitation requirements.
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder input in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Recommend process improvements and contribute to enhancing RFP response efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business, Communications, or related field

Tools

Proposal development tools

Job description

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 manages multiple requests for proposals (RFPs) of varying complexity to support the acquisition of new business and the retention of existing clients. You will lead the full RFP process in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, coordinating across sales, marketing, underwriting, legal, and other subject matter experts to produce accurate, compelling, and compliant proposal materials. Success in this role requires strong organization, communication, and collaboration skills as you gather information, resolve issues, and develop high-quality customer-facing deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute multiple RFPs from intake through final submission.
• Collaborate with internal partners to gather information and ensure accuracy of proposal content.
• Develop clear, competitive, and compliant proposal materials aligned with solicitation requirements.
• Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder input in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Recommend process improvements and contribute to enhancing RFP response efficiency.

Skills and Background You'll Need

• Education: Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business, Communications, or related field, or equivalent skills or experience
• Experience: 2+ years of experience project management experience, or experience supporting RFPs and proposals
• Strong organizational, time-management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to interpret requirements and produce accurate, customer-ready materials.
• Experience working with insurance, financial services, or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with proposal development tools, content libraries, or RFP management systems.
• Ability to work independently on routine to moderately complex projects with minimal oversight.
• Occasional extended hours may be needed during peak RFP cycles.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Collaboration: Builds strong relationships, shares information openly, and works cooperatively across teams.
• Communication: Conveys information clearly, listens actively, and adapts messaging to the audience.
• Adaptability: Adjusts quickly to shifting priorities, changing requirements, and fast-paced deadlines.

Why Join The Standard?

• 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.

Salary Range: 25.36 - 37.26

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and American Heritage Life Insurance Company and American Heritage Service Company, marketed as The Standard, are Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status o