Specialist-OSP Analyst I

TDS • Madison, WI

1d • Remote

About The Position

At TDS Telecom, the Specialist-OSP Analyst I provides outside plant (OSP) project support for a geographic area. The role works with internal and external partners on construction projects, monitoring and auditing inbound shipments and material utilization, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring accuracy in applicable tracking systems. The position handles bills of materials and coordinates with partners to ensure construction materials are received accurately.

The role also provides administrative support to internal teams by tracking OSP build status and milestones and using trends to forecast. It identifies process and system improvements for construction and material reporting and supports OSP construction efforts. Remote work flexibility is available, with preference for candidates located within 60 miles of Madison, Wisconsin, to support in-market needs. Occasional travel to job sites and warehouse sites may be required, up to 30% of the time or as needed. The position may be hired at either Specialist-OSP Analyst or Specialist-OSP Analyst I level depending on the candidate’s skills and qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or at least 4 years of professional work experience.
• At least 4 years of utility construction experience and/or engineering experience.
• At least 1 year of analytical experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn tools such as GIS, UTS, and Clarity as they are deployed.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and analytical; able to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with inventory management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• SAP experience or knowledge.
• At least 2 years of telecommunications experience.
• Project management experience or exposure.

Responsibilities

• Provide outside plant project support for a geographic area.
• Monitor and audit inbound shipments and construction-material utilization.
• Maintain inventory levels and ensure accuracy in applicable tracking systems.
• Handle bills of materials and coordinate with partners to ensure accurate receipt of construction materials.
• Provide administrative support to track outside plant build status and milestones.
• Use trends to forecast.
• Identify process and system improvements for construction and material reporting.
• Support outside plant construction efforts.
• Travel to job sites and warehouse sites as required, up to 30% of the time.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Education assistance
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave
• Seven paid national holidays and one floating holiday
• Paid parental leave
• Short-term disability coverage for associates scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week
• Long-term disability coverage for associates scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week
• Comprehensive well-being program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level