Senior Government Operations Analyst, Tariffs

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Job Summary

The Senior Government Operations Analyst will prepare applications for tariff changes and/or changes to Local Terms of Service for regulated or formerly regulated services, including, but not limited to, price changes, bundle changes, promotions, and changes in the rate or application of service order charges. In this role, you will also be responsible for understanding, documenting, and adhering to state filing and customer notice requirements and ensuring applications and filings are in compliance with these rules and regulations. Further, you will develop model tariffs for assigned projects, work with product management, legal, regulatory, and other business units to identify opportunities and resolve issues while ensuring that desired business outcomes are achieved.

Main Responsibilities

Subject matter expert for filing requirements and timeframes in assigned statesMaintain and update filing requirements and process changes resulting from revised regulations and/or legislationPrepare regulatory filings and transmittal letters for various company entities and services, which will include clearly articulating prices/terms/conditions and data gatheringMonitoring pending tariffs/postings and internally communicating statusMaintaining numerous tariffs and tariff-like documents, ensuring accurate and timely publication of all changesInterfacing with billing teams and assisting with coordination to ensure rates for new services, and rate changes for existing services, are timely implementedCreating and preserving superseded rate and tariff histories to support Lumen’s position in billing disputes and/or discrepanciesAssisting in the preparation of responses and analyses for investigations, inquiries, data requests, audits, interrogatories, billing disputes, lawsuits, and class action suitsCoordinating with, and providing input to, product and marketing groups in the creation of new products and product bundles in order to ensure that any regulated services or charges are presented in a compliant manner.

Qualifications

What we look for in a candidate

2+ years’ experience in the telecommunications/technology industry with regulatory and/or legislative background and familiarity with tariffsInternally driven self-starter, able to work without significant oversight and lead projects from start to finishAbility to work independently, while managing multiple complex issues concurrentlyDemonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex issues both verbally and in writingAbility to organize work, make sound decisions and exercise good judgmentKnowledge of Lumen’s Products and ServicesExperienced with various Microsoft applications (e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Requisition #: 332964

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Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

Salary Range

Salary Min

63980

Salary Max

98760

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.

As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here.

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