Manager, Data Strategy and Analytics-Retirement Plans
Location: Portland, OR
Remote Type: Remote (USA)
Time Type: Full time
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?
The Retirement Plans (RP) organization at The Standard is seeking a Manager, Data Strategy and Analytics to lead data strategy, governance, and analytics in support of long-term growth objectives. This role is accountable for establishing the strategic vision, operating model, and measurement framework for retirement plans data—enabling data-driven decision-making that improves sales productivity, operational efficiency, and return on investment.
In this role, you will partner closely with Sales, Sales Enablement, and Technology teams to deliver executive-level insights, influence sales behavior, ROI and ensure scalable, trusted analytics across the organization. Success is driven through disciplined analytics, strong cross-functional collaboration, and leadership that turns data into actionable business outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering strategic analytics and executive-level insights that inform business decisions, sales investments, and partner strategies
Translating complex data into actionable insights that improve sales effectiveness, field engagement, and operational efficiency
Leading the retirement plans data strategy and governance model to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and trust
Partnering with Sales Enablement and leadership to optimize sales lead strategy, performance, and conversion outcomes
Collaborating with technology partners to align tools, systems, and architecture with business objectives
Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, automate workflows, and enhance analytical capabilities
Leading and developing a team through coaching, performance management, and talent development
Skills and Background You’ll Need
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
8+ years of progressively responsible experience in financial services or a related industry
Demonstrated experience leading data strategy, analytics, or business intelligence initiatives
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional partners using data-driven insights
Experience managing and developing teams, including performance management and coaching
Preferred:
Experience in the retirement plans, investment, or brokerage industry
Familiarity with analytics and reporting tools such as Salesforce, SQL, Power BI, Python, or similar technologies
Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate
Strategic and analytical thinking with the ability to connect data to business outcomes
Strong leadership skills with a focus on talent development and accountability
Effective collaboration and relationship-building across diverse stakeholder groups
Clear, confident communication with the ability to influence at the executive level
Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset in a data-driven environment
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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.
The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.
Salary Range:
$97,750.00 - $156,250.00Positions 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 Affirmative 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 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.
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