Manager, Lead Strategy and Analytics

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 #LI-Remote 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:

$97,750.00 - $156,250.00 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 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. The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping its customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. In business since 1906, we're a leading provider of group and individual disability insurance, group life, dental and vision insurance, voluntary (employee-paid) benefits, absence management services, and retirement plans and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit www.standard.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.