Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TDS Telecom is hiring a Specialist - OSP Analyst I to support outside plant projects and prepare analytical records, statistics, and reports. The role supports engineering and construction teams, manages vendor invoices and purchase orders, and helps ensure projects are completed on time, in scope, and on budget.

Responsibilities

• The Specialist - OSP Analyst I will provide outside plant project support for a geographic area, along with analytical preparation of records, statistics and reports relating to Outside Plant (OSP) functions
• This will also include but not be limited to support for Outside Plant Engineering (OSPE) and/or Construction (OSPC) to ensure that outside plant projects are completed on time, in scope and on budget
• The Specialist - OSP Analyst I will manage the invoice process including Purchase Orders, tracking work performed, as well as reviewing and processing of invoices from external vendors
• This position will work closely with engineering, construction and finance personnel collecting and verifying data required to complete outside plant engineering and construction tasks
• Analytical preparation of records, statistics and reports regarding outside plant functions
• Examine project documentation related to outside plant functions. Ensure data completeness and accuracy
• Provides support to engineering and construction personnel by collecting and verifying data required to complete outside plant engineering and construction tasks
• Maintain data integrity of certain outside plant related tools
• Evaluate and recommend changes in method and procedures in assigned area of responsibility
• Provide coaching and mentoring to peers and assist onboarding

Skills

• Bachelors degree (or higher) -OR- 4+ years professional work experience
• 4+ years of utility construction experience -AND/OR- engineering experience
• 1+ years of analytical experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, GIS and the ability to learn new tools as they are deployed
• Software knowledge and skills in business and office applications, such as spreadsheets, database applications, word documents, etc
• SAP Experience/knowledge
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Organized, self-motivated, detail orientated, analytical, able to work with minimal supervision
• Ariba experience/knowledge
• Project Management experience/exposure
• 2+ years of telecommunications experience

Benefits

• Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, education assistance, and paid time off benefits.
• Vacation (15 days accrued per year for full-time; pro-rated for associates working between 20-39 hours).
• Sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates).
• Seven paid national holidays and one floating holiday.
• Paid parental leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment).
• Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability coverage is available for associates working 30 or more hours per week.
• Associates scheduled to work under twenty hours per week or for a limited term (i.e. interns) are eligible for medical coverage, the 401(k) plan (if 18 or older), as well as sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates).
• All associates will have the opportunity to participate in Associate Resource Groups, which are designed to encourage community and facilitate professional development.
• This position has the ability to work remotely in any of the 40+ States in which TDS Telecom operates.

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