Operations Analyst II

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** The Role*
* Operations Analyst II - Material & Equipment Governance oversees capital planning and governance for Global Commercial Operations, including Base Capital and Shared/Success-Based Capital (SBC). This role partners Field Operations, Network Implementation, Standards, Finance, Procurement, Planning, Product, R&D, and other key organizations to ensure accurate budgeting and reporting, consistent test equipment standards, effective vendor management, and compliant material governance. The position also supports process and system improvements through data analysis, reporting solutions, and cross-functional coordination for trials, migrations, and operational readiness.

** Location*
* This role is designated as a fully remote position within the United States.

** The Main Responsibilities*
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** Capital management (Field Operations):
** Lead capital budgeting, forecasting, business case development, spend governance, trending, and reporting for Enterprise National, Enterprise Local and Consumer Field Operations across Base and Shared/Success-Based Capital (SBC).

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** Analytics & reporting:
** Provide reporting solutions and data analysis to identify business trends, explain impacts, and recommend workflow/process improvements that support strategic decision-making.

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** Test equipment standards & R&D:
** Drive research and development for new technology test equipment; coordinate lab and field trials; troubleshoot standards issues; and maintain operations control standards for test equipment.

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** Material governance:
** Establish, maintain, and enforce material coding, standards, and approvals; ensure compliance and governance for minor materials, testing equipment, and tools used in Field Operations.

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** Vendor management:
** Negotiate with vendors on equipment and pricing; manage vendor relationships; and serve as an ongoing liaison to resolve issues and improve outcomes.

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** Cross-functional partnership:
** Function as the Field Operations & Standards liaison with A&E Transport, Metro, all Lumen labs, Product, Procurement, Planning, Centralized Operations, Cost Transformation, and Finance.

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** Systems & program support:
** Support project/program execution, including system migrations (e.g., Lumen systems impacting Enterprise National & Enterprise Local Field Operations and adoption of tools/platforms (e.g., SAP/S4

HANA, Power Apps, structured and unstructured data sources).

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** Equipment inventory & auditing:
** Maintain and reconcile equipment inventory and asset records in GCO Inventory Power App; SAP/S4

HANA for receiving documentation and PO/receipt matching to support accurate asset validation; leverage Power Apps to streamline intake, tracking, and audit workflows; perform routine and ad hoc audits/reconciliations; and investigate variances to ensure accurate asset tagging, custody, and documentation.

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** Stakeholder communication:
** Exchange information requiring interpretation and influence; deliver insights, recommendations, and updates with tact and clarity.

** What We Look For in a Candidate*
* ** Required

Qualification:

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* + Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and 5+ years of related experience in field operations, capital/asset management, finance analytics, supply chain/procurement support, or similar.

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Experience with capital budgeting/forecasting, business case analysis, spend governance, and performance reporting.

+ Strong analytical and decision-making skills; ability to translate data into clear insights and recommendations.

+ Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills; proficiency with data visualization concepts and…