What You'll Do

As a New Business Analyst, you'll work in a fast-paced environment and form partnerships with our sales representatives and brokers throughout the US to provide all levels of quote support for group benefit product sales via a centralized Proposal Center.

Prepare complex group new business and cross-purchase proposals including reversions. Apply office level customization by understanding key broker relationships and assess benefits of current carrier to align Principal plan designs using high level of knowledge of our quoting process, screening for risks using underwriting and product guidelines. Follow-up for complete information and input into proposal system.
Work with sales offices and brokers to complete the quote as well as enhance the overall Principal relationship.
Research, answer questions and provide information and recommendations to internal and external customers.
Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.

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

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus 1+ years of related experience in group benefits services, marketing or sales preferred
Requires broad understanding of insurance operations, products and concepts
Requires strong planning, organizational, problem solving, analytical decision making and time management skills with the flexibility to adjust to changing priorities
Requires effective verbal and written communication skills plus the ability to develop effective relationships
Must maintain high levels of productivity, quality and exhibit strong attention to detail
Must be self-directed and be able to accomplish work with limited supervision and general work direction
Must have strong skills in working with spreadsheets, formulas, graphs and tables
Occasional overtime may be required
Some travel may be required including overnight stays (5%)

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)

$20.33 - $36.35 / hour
Salary Details

The following locations are examples of market-specific salary ranges across different geographies. Please note, we are open to hiring Nation-wide for this role, these are simply an example of salaries in these geographic areas.

Dubuque, IA/Wichita, KS/Grand Island, NE: $20.33 - $27.26 / hour
Des Moines, IA/Lousiville, KY/Green Bay, WI: $21.47 - $28.77 / hour
St. Louis, MO/Pittsburg, PA/Charlotte, NC: $22.60 - $30.29 / hour
Denver, CO/Houston, TX/Chicago, IL/Minneapolis, MN: $24.86 - $33.32 / hour
Seattle, WA/Los Angeles, CA/New York City, NY: $27.11 - $36.35 / hour

Time Off Program

Personal Time Off (PTO) is provided to hourly (non-exempt) employees and provides a set amount of accrued time earned each pay period. Employees can use their PTO for vacation, personal or short-term illness.

Pension Eligible

Yes

Hours

Work hours are flexible post-training. Training will be from 8am - 4:35pm CST Monday - Friday.

Training can be fully remote.

Work Environments

This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements. You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.

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

4/7/2026

Most Recently Posted Date