RFP Content Lead, Workplace Savings and Retirement Solutions

What You'll Do

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. 

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years! 

Who You Are

• 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. 

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)

$84600 - $120650 / year

Time Off Program

Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.

Pension Eligible

Yes

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:

 

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

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

Investment Code of Ethics

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.

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posting Window

We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.

Original Posting Date

9/9/2026

Most Recently Posted Date

9/9/2026

 

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