[Hiring] Specialist - OSP Analyst I @TDS

Role Description

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.

This position has the ability to work remotely in any of the 40+ States in which TDS Telecom operates.

This position can be hired at a Specialist - OSP Analyst (Requisition ID 2026-29977) or Specialist - OSP Analyst I (Requisition ID 2026-29979) level depending on the skills and qualifications of the candidate. Separate job postings outline the minimum requirements for each role. Please review both postings and apply to any level for which you are qualified and interested.

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• 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 oriented, analytical, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ariba experience/knowledge
• Project Management experience/exposure
• 2+ years of telecommunications experience

Benefits

• Access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, education assistance, and paid time off benefits such as 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 also 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).