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TDS Telecommunications LLC · 1 day ago

Sr Administrator - Carrier Relations & Contract Management

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$67K/yr - $109K/yr

4+ years exp

TDS Telecom is a company dedicated to connecting people through cutting-edge fiber internet technology. The Senior Administrator – Carrier Relations & Contract Management will be responsible for administering complex GRA contracts, leading negotiations with various carriers, and ensuring compliance with legal guidelines and corporate standards.

Telecommunications

Responsibilities

Serve as a contact and negotiator on contracts and agreements with cable companies, federal and state entities, wireless carriers, ILECs and CLECs. Work with TDS Attorneys on contract reviews and legal approvals

Manage the administration of all negotiated contracts

Adhere to database procedures for legal/signatory approval and Monitor contracts for specific updates, including renewals, rate increases, insurance, bonds and terminations

Prepare Contract Execution Request Forms (CERF) and signature packages

Prepare Contract Billing Information Transfer Sheets (CBITS)

Coordinate/monitor PSC filings and approvals

Adhere to all legal administration requirements

Manage compliance activities related to state and federal broadband grant agreements. This entails initial reporting requirements for new grants, and ongoing reporting of progress during the life of the broadband project, as well as post-project compliance activities in accordance with grant agreement terms

Monitor, review, and handle incoming email notifications sent to Carrier Relations via industry notices, external & internal inquiries and to the Ariba contract mailbox (review designated contract, determine action needed, complete tasks and/or update Event notice settings). Maintain the Carrier Notices tracking log and lead the inter-departmental team during the quarterly Carrier Notices meeting to ensure that all changes are timely captured and acted upon across the organization. Administer outgoing carrier notifications for network and billing changes, maintain TDS public notice website. Provide key support to Carrier Relations and other GRA personnel on an ad hoc basis. Examples include, monitoring PSC contract filings & approvals, ensuring compliance with TDS record retention policy, and ad hoc support for both reporting and tariffing

Receive, track, and process carrier accounts payable invoices utilizing multiple data spreadsheets and Invoice Payment systems. Analyze whether a received invoice should be disputed and contact the appropriate people within the organization regarding a dispute. Work with Customer Account Services to dispute accounts

Qualification

Contract administrationTelecommunications knowledgeNegotiationAriba contract managementCompliance managementMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree –OR- 4+ years professional work experience

2+ years' experience in contract administration

Preferred

Familiarity with internal management systems (Ariba contract management system and the xSuite Fiori Invoice Payment system)

Knowledge of telecommunications industry

Ability to work both independently, as well as effectively with individuals from various disciplines both inside and outside of the company

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple requests

Attention to detail

Knowledge of PC applications and databases, e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat PowerPoint

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

TDS Service Discounts

Education Assistance

Paid Volunteer Time

Company

TDS Telecommunications LLC

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TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom/TDS®) delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to a mix of small to mid-sized urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the U.S.

Founded in 1969

Madison, WI, US

1001-5000 employees