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Uniti is a **premier insurgent fiber provider** dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States.

With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti **builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses** .

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About the Role:

The Carrier Relations Analyst is responsible for providing research, audits, reports and recommendations regarding off-net Vendors and their services.

What You'll Do:

+ Evaluate and locate optimal off-net vendors to develop telecommunications solutions for the company.

+ Review and validate vendor invoice data and be able to reconcile it to both contracts and Sales Force software.

+ Prepare vendor reports and analytics across various metrics.

+ Maintain up to date vendor data for the organization including vendor maps, building lists, contacts and escalation lists.

+ Interface with sales, engineering, and operations teams to recommend and help develop optimization solutions.

+ Interface with Finance regarding vendor invoice validation and account coding.

+ Constantly work to identify any offnet consolidation and optimization opportunities.

+ Work with the team on vendor audits and data validation projects.

+ Act as liaison for the organization with the vendor is resolving any billing or service issues that may arise.

Do You Have:

+ BS or BA Degree preferred or comparable experience.

+ Minimum of 3 years’ experience in purchasing, cost management, or data analysis.

+ Experience in access planning, network provisioning, or network planning highly valued.

+ Experience with financial planning, reporting, and tracking highly valued.

+ Experience with contracts highly valued.

Even Better:

+ Highly organized, ability to multi-task and detail oriented.

+ Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).

+ Experience with GIS packages such as Google Earth, MapPoint or Map Info is highly valued.

+ Relationship management - ability to develop and maintain productive stakeholder relationships.

+ Strong negotiating and deal making skills.

+ Presentation skills, and excellent written and verbal communications skills.

**Physical Tasks** - Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting and Stationary: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching: Occasionally: 0-33% |Lifting -Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66%

**Audio Visual Needs** - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%

**Equipment Used in Job Performance** : Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier

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Our Benefits:

+ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans

+ 401K Plan

+ Health & Flexible Savings Account

+ Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans

+ Educational Assistance Plan

Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

**Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:** Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. _If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email [email protected] as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements._

**Notice to Applicants:** Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to criminal background check, drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. A prior criminal record will NOT automatically disqualify a candidate but will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering a number of factors, including but not limited to the nature and specific duties of the position. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.

Job Details

Job Family** **Uniti

Pay Type** **Hourly