Proposal Analyst II

The Standard; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Standard in Salem, Oregon seeks an experienced RFP and proposals professional to lead the full cycle of bid responses for new business and client retention. You will coordinate with sales, marketing, underwriting, legal, and other subject matter experts to produce accurate, compelling, and compliant materials under tight deadlines.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in project management or RFP support, 2+ years in insurance, and strong organizational and collaboration skills to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in marketing, business, or communications.
• 4+ years in project management or RFP/proposal support.
• 2+ years of insurance experience, preferably employee benefits.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to interpret requirements and produce customer-ready materials.
• Familiarity with proposal development tools or RFP systems.
• Ability to work independently on routine to moderately complex projects.
• Occasional extended hours during peak RFP cycles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

RFP experience

Insurance experience

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Requirements interpretation

Proposal tools

Independent work

Extended hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business/Communications

Tools

RFP management systems

Content libraries

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

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business, Communications, or related field, or equivalent skills or experience.
• 4+ years of project management experience, or experience supporting RFPs and proposals.
• 2+ years Insurance experience, preferable in employee benefits.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to interpret requirements and produce accurate, customer‑ready materials.
• 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

• Winning Together: Builds strong relationships, shares information openly, and works cooperatively across teams.
• Driving Success: 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?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service‑oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

• 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:31.73 - 46.27

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 Aff…

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 or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. Except where precluded by state or federal law, The Standard will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

The Standard offers a drug- and alcohol-free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on The Standard's property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited.

The Standard requires a criminal background investigation and employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. After any conditional offer of employment is made, the background check will include an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain and correct background information. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.