We’re looking for an RFP Content Lead to join our Workplace Savings and Retirement Solutions team. In this role, you’ll lead content strategy and development for RFPs and consultant databases, partnering with Marketing, Product, Distribution, Customer Care, Training, and subject matter experts to ensure high-quality, accurate, and effective content. 

• Manage and maintain content within third-party content management tools, including updates, metadata, and content organization strategies. 
• Use technical expertise, AI, and automation tools to improve content management processes, develop training for proposal writers, and create metrics to monitor adoption, compliance, and efficiency gains. 
• Oversee the collection, organization, and maintenance of information for consultant databases and content platforms, ensuring accuracy and consistency. 
• Review active RFPs to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and alignment with client requirements. 
• Partner with subject matter experts to develop accurate, compelling responses. 
• Contribute to department strategy by identifying trends, recommending process improvements, and enhancing RFP effectiveness to support client retention and business growth. 
• Serve as a resource and mentor for team members, sharing expertise and promoting collaboration and continuous improvement. 

• 8+ years of data management or related experience, or an equivalent combination of work experience, training, military service, or education. 
• Experience developing or managing RFPs, RFIs, or similar client-facing content. 
• Proficiency with content management platforms and tools. 
• Knowledge of retirement plans, investments, plan design, services, regulations, and industry trends. 

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out  

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. 
• Experience with external RFP portals. 
• Experience using AI, automation, or emerging technologies to improve content management, knowledge management, proposal development, or business processes. 
• Strong organizational, prioritization, customer service, and written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while continuously expanding industry and business knowledge. 

Location 

We’re open to considering remote and hybrid talent. Locations for hybrid talent include Des Moines, IA or a Principal office (if available in your community).  Check out our global headquarters here:

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

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