Joint Use Analyst

Employment Type: Full-time Location Type: Remote

Company Description

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South. Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience. Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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Position Overview

Brightspeed has an exciting opportunity for a Joint Use Analyst to join our growing team. You will support a 20-state network of pole facilities, responsible for the joint use/License program, facility transfer program, and the organization’s national pole inspection/remediation program. This position will require navigation through internal and external partners, driving implementation of activities for complex projects related to the various pole facility programs. The Joint Use Analyst will play a key role maintaining joint use agreement relationships with numerous facility owners, as well as coordinating the licensing of cable attachments to support a substantial build plan. The candidate will ensure all parties are in compliance with obligations set forth in joint use agreements and applicable (state and federal) laws & regulations.

Responsibilities

As a Joint Use Analyst, your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating activities related to (inbound) applications, make ready, and internal/external handoffs for construction.
• Timely and accurate support of billing related to (inbound) applications, make ready, and recurring attachments to our pole facilities.
• Coordinating activities related to the FTP (foreign pole transfer) program.
• Monitoring and ensuring data in program systems is timely and accurate.
• Ensuring contractual compliance with joint use agreements.
• Assisting the management team in planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Coordinating pole program audits.
• Reviewing and communicating new regulatory & applicable law requirements to both the Engineering & Construction and Operations organizations.
• Responsible for developing new processes, providing analysis of results, and guidance to the business as it pertains to joint use.
• Serving as subject matter expert for methods and procedures for poles and the related programs.

Qualifications

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

• 5+ years Telecommunication experience
• Construction & Engineering of OSP
• Aerial Plant Construction
• Conduit Plant Construction
• Joint Use Best Practices
• GIS Activities
• Make Ready Engineering
• Associate's degree or equivalent practical work experience
• Experience in applying contract law and contract negotiation skills
• Ability to build a cohesive relationship with multiple joint users through training, development, and accountability yielding a cost-effective network build.

BONUS POINTS FOR:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, outside & inside plant construction, joint use in the telecommunication or electric industry.
• Knowledge in all aspects of NESC compliance.
• Knowledgeable of SAP, Fireworks, BidMaster, JDS, WFMT, NDS, CLM, GIS, IQGeo, and APO.

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Additional Information

WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working. Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office, or field-based, depending on the role.