Specialist-OSP Analyst I

TDS Telecom•Madison, WI

3d•$67,000 - $108,800•Remote

About The Position

At TDS Telecom, the Specialist-OSP Analyst I provides outside plant project support for a geographic area. The role works with internal and external partners on construction projects, monitoring and auditing inbound material shipments and utilization, maintaining inventory levels, ensuring accuracy in tracking systems, and handling bills of materials. The analyst works with partners to ensure construction materials are received accurately. The position also provides administrative support to internal teams by tracking outside plant build status and milestones and using trends to forecast. It identifies process and system improvements for compiling construction and material reports and supports outside plant construction efforts. Remote work flexibility is available, with preference for candidates within 60 miles of Madison, Wisconsin. Occasional travel to job sites and warehouses may be required, up to 30% of the time or as needed.

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 new tools as they are deployed.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, analytical, and 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.
Work with internal and external partners to support construction projects.
Monitor and audit inbound shipments and utilization of materials.
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 internal teams tracking outside plant build status and milestones.
Use trends to forecast.
Identify process and system improvements for compiling construction and material reports.
Support outside plant construction efforts.