Commnet Broadband Hiring for Transport Analyst Job at Nevada Full Time

General Purpose and Scope

You are authentic, like working with people, and are not intimidated by technology. One thing that all wireless and broadband companies have in common is that reliable and cost-effective transport networks are key to customer satisfaction. The reliability ensures that customers are delighted with our service and the low cost gives us the ability to pass those savings onto our customers. In your role, you will be able to impact both. If you have worked for one of the big LECs/wireless providers and have mastered the telco language and the process but would like to get closer to the business and see the results of your work this role might be for you. The candidate must be motivated to contribute to an evolving and growing network delivering high-quality broadband communications services to Tribal Communities & Rural America, driving digital inclusion and providing access to great education, work, healthcare, safety, entertainment, and community connectivity.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Vendor Management of Carriers and Transport Providers.
• Placing various types of facility orders on time based on the Transport Engineer’s request.
• Responsible for the ordering and coordination of installs of special case facility requirements such as ethernet, fiber, wave, switched services, local multiplexing, 800 #’s, etc.
• Following orders through to FOC. Project managing the installation, testing, and turn-up of circuits, trunks, and facilities with Operations, Switching and the industry Carriers to ensure FOC dates are met.
• Work with contracts and vendor quotes to ensure new circuits are billed properly, as well as carry out credit requests/disputes from overages and fees.
• Manages disconnect requests and works with the Telco auditing thoroughly to ensure it is discontinued in billing.
• Read and understand tariffs from various vendors and ensure proper application.
• Monthly invoice reviews to identify and correct any discrepancies before approving
• Industry point of contact for carriers to advise of delays, telco cut-overs, facility rearrangements, etc.
• Maintain tracking reports and keep management notified of installation status in cross-functional meetings.
• Maintenance and auditing of internal database records and vendor database records to confirm data integrity and identify circuit renewal needs
• Manages, captures, and enters circuit and network data into inventory databases
• Manages department standards and procedures of all Transport tools and systems supporting transport service delivery
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirement:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in telecommunications ASR ordering of private line long haul, switched local trunks, installation coordination with various LECs, CLECs, and National Service Providers.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in contract review, dispute submission, negotiation, and resolution
• Experience in auditing and account reconciliation.
• Knowledge of Ethernet, SONET, TDM Transports speeds and interconnections, Industry Carriers and Transport Providers
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and is detail-oriented.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills, and who can handle multiple projects with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, project management, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Web Browsers, Search Engines, and third-party web portals.
• Minimal Travel, less than 20% of the time.

Desired Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Math, Telecommunications or related degree; or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Previous experience with Transport Circuit Inventory management, network planning, and capacity management tools. Oracle Metasolv or similar OSS experience preferred.
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Knowledge of IP and Ethernet Transport protocols, interfaces, and Routing protocols.
• Knowledge of WDM, CWDM, DWDM, CDMA, GSM, and LTE technologies.
• Experience in the wireless industry.

About the Company:

Commnet, based in Castle Rock, Colorado, is focused on closing the digital divide in Rural America and Tribal Lands in the Western U.S. Commnet has a long and rich history of deploying communications in parts of America where there were no or few options. The Company’s initial focus was to bring basic mobile wireless communications as a Mobile Network Operator, offering Mobile Wireless and Mobile Lifeline services to remote customers as well as provide a large roaming footprint for the customers of all national network operators when they come to visit and explore the beautiful rural West. Today, Commnet’s focus and vision are now to connect Rural America to broadband communications in these same areas, deploying fiber middle-mile and distribution fiber to deliver retail fiber to the home (FTTH) and fixed wireless broadband services where they are needed most. Commnet is also a large wholesale provider to local Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs), Incumbent and Competitive Local Exchange Providers (ILECs/CLECs) as well as a build/operation partner for 5G mobile Sites for the national Mobile Network Operators. The Company also brings operational expertise to Tribal and local County and regional partners, sharing in the cost and operational responsibilities of running reliable broadband communications, but doing so with a feel that is familiar to local residents and businesses.

The Commnet mission is simple: to enable (through partners and carriers) or directly deliver high-quality broadband communications services to Tribal Communities and Rural America, driving digital inclusion and providing access to education, work, healthcare, safety, entertainment, and community connectivity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.