What You'll Do

We are looking for a Configuration Analyst to join our Distribution Partner Support Team within RIS (Retirement Income Solutions- Annuities). This is a multi-functional role working directly with business, IT teams and vendors to craft, build and maintain critical processes within configurable systems. This role will be responsible for providing technical solutions, configuration, and consultation for purposes of designing, developing, testing, and implementing products within a wide range of configurable systems.

 

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!

What You’ll Do

• Configure and support various systems to support our distribution partners, including such systems as AnnuityNet, Affirm, FireLight, VTXML, and DTCC.
• Field questions and troubleshoot issues from IT, Operations and Distribution Partners.
• Conduct testing and production verification when updates are made to the systems.
• Collaborate with partners from within the organization and outside, including finance, IT, operations, and vendors, to drive improvements.
•  Analyze vendor updates, as well as internal efforts, to determine impacts to facilitate prioritization of initiatives and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Become a SME on one or more systems.

Who You Are

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred, ideally in computer science, technology, engineering, or a math-related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience, preferably working with configurable systems.
• Intermediate experience with SQL (relational databases), Excel/VBA, XML or similar tools
• Ability to recognize relevant business and operational risks, manage them to optimize outcomes and minimize loss, and safeguard business resiliency
• Excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Communicate effectively with various teams, both internal and external
• May be required to work outside of core hours (nights/weekends)

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Configuration experience within any of the following systems or a combination of them: AnnuityNet, Affirm, VTXML, FireLight and/or knowledge of DTCC files and formats
• WinSQL knowledge
• Ability to view flat files, in varying systems
• Variable, registered-indexed linked annuities and income annuity product 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 - $152400 / 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

Work Environments

This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, or Charlotte, NC). 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

12/10/2025

Most Recently Posted Date

12/10/2025

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