[Hiring] Data Analyst II - Right of Way (ROW) GIS @TDS Telecom

Role Description

The Data Analyst II - Right of Way (ROW) GIS has the responsibility for collecting, normalizing, analyzing, and transforming relevant internal/external data into highly reliable and valuable information useful in support of current and future business needs. The Right of Way (ROW) team typically performs data analysis of designed routes in need of permitting. This position has the ability to work remotely in any of the 40+ States in which TDS Telecom operates.

Responsibilities

• Report Development:
  • Transform operational data into usable information based on business needs and requirements from TDS Telecom business unit partners.
  • Create reports utilizing one or more of the reporting tools used by TDS: FOCUS, Business Objects (Web Intelligence and Crystal Reports), Golden, Oracle Application Express, SQL, etc.
  • Ensure that the reports being developed adhere to all team standards.
• Operational:
  • Manage individual work queue per team standards.
  • Negotiate due dates with requesters.
  • Maintain documentation for requests per team standards.
• Process And Standards:
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of reporting standards, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Software Development:
  • Work actively with project teams to gather reporting requirements for the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) –OR- 4+ years professional work experience.
• Strong technical aptitude for data analysis.
• Working knowledge of SQL and/or PL-SQL, and development tools.
• Analytical problem solver.
• Solid work ethic and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and sustain heavy workloads.
• Accepts accountability and committed to follow through with activities.
• Able to work both independently and cooperatively on team assignments.
• Professional interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with Clients and information systems professionals.
• Able to produce clear, professionally written communications and documentation.
• Able to work effectively with business leaders and partners to identify information needs, define reporting requirements, and define functional designs for management reporting data structures, file layouts, and report definitions.
• Knowledge of tariffs, contracts, and business unit processes which impact the operational and billing data.
• Attention to detail, able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good understanding of finance, business, and marketing principles.
• Ability to work with a diverse functional and technical groups.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave
• Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)
• Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)
• TDS Service Discounts (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)
• Education Assistance (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)
• Paid Volunteer Time (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)