• Business Operations Associate

    Aston Carter (Portland, OR)


    Job Title: Business Operations Associate

    Job Description

    We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Business Operations Associate to join our remote team. This role involves leading the Request for Proposal (RFP) process in a dynamic and deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate will leverage their strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills to coordinate across various business units, ensuring the delivery of accurate and compelling customer-facing materials.

    Responsibilities

    + Lead the RFP process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of proposals.

    + Foster collaboration between different business units, including sales, marketing, legal, and underwriting, to create precise customer-facing material.

    + Respond to inquiries related to our business and offered insurance products and services.

    + Interact with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure proposal deliverables are compliant, competitive, and compelling.

    + Develop final presentation materials and proposals based on solicitation specifications.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum of 3 years of experience in preparing proposals, RFPs, and RFIs.

    + Proficiency with SharePoint, Salesforce, MS Excel, and Adobe.

    + Basic understanding of accounting and interpreting business financials.

    + Experience with vendor billings and payables.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Business, or a related field preferred.

    + Ability to serve as a role model and enable success in meeting team and departmental goals.

    + Capability to work autonomously with guidance from professionals as needed.

    + Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to explain complex information clearly.

    + Proven ability to take initiative and improve efficiency.

    Work Environment

    This is a remote position requiring 40 hours of work per week, Monday through Friday. The role demands a professional capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting, with opportunities to interact and build relationships with various stakeholders to maximize proposal success.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Portland, Oregon.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully remote position.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.