Astound is a leading provider of internet, WiFi, mobile, and TV services, dedicated to connecting communities and empowering lives through innovative technology. We also keep businesses connected with dependable fiber infrastructure and internet solutions backed by award-winning service, helping organizations thrive in an increasingly connected world. At the forefront of digital transformation, we continuously evolve our offerings to meet the dynamic needs of our customers—delivering reliable connectivity and groundbreaking digital experiences.
Our commitment to excellence extends beyond infrastructure. We invest in our people through personalized training, coaching, and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and opportunity. Employees are empowered to represent a superior telecommunications company while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. We offer a robust benefits package that includes rewards, recognition programs, and employee discounts—ensuring our team members are supported in both their professional and personal journeys. At Astound, we believe in creating astounding possibilities for everyone, everywhere.
Purpose of Position:
The mission of the Business Operations organization is to provide support services for the National Sales team via billing, project, and vendor management. Develop workflow continuity with our boundary partners to establish efficiencies by improving communication to minimize duplication. This Remote position offers the opportunity to contribute in multiple areas.
Responsibilities include:
- Collecting, and analyzing operational data to identify trends, generate reports, and inform decision-making.
- Analyzing and optimizing existing business processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing new procedures to enhance efficiency.
- Facilitating communication between different departments, resolving operational issues, and coordinating with stakeholders at all levels.
- Coordinate with outside sources to ensure submitted data reflects an accurate depiction of performance while making recommendations for process improvement for current and future metrics collection systems.
- Provide business analysis support and assist with business requirements documentation to ensure effective delivery of system and operational changes.
- Educates and promotes a culture of continuous improvement by partnering with process owners / champions to drive improved results.
Essential Qualifications:
- Ability to learn and retain new information and concepts quickly, including the operational understanding of telecommunications ordering/provisioning, billing/accounting processes, and general project management principles.
- Must have strong organizational skills and be excellent with details and follow-up.
- High competency in both verbal and written communications, interpersonal skills to interact effectively with different types of people and approaches, outgoing and proactive in order to accomplish tasks.
- Flexibility, ability to multitask and prioritize requests from several different sources without sacrificing quality of work, and ability to handle a fast-paced work environment.
- Strong computer literacy, with the ability to leverage technology associated with the job (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheets, Tableau).
- Strong data analytics experience on large-scale complicated datasets, including expertise in handling sales data such as pipeline, revenue, and churn.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in business analysis, process mapping, and business operation design.
We're Proud to Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:
- 401k retirement plan, with employer match
- Insurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance
- Paid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, and increases based on tenure with the organization
- Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year
- Paid Holidays: 7 days per year
- Paid Sick Leave: Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per calendar year and varies based on state and/or local laws
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee discount program
- Benefits listed above are for regular full-time position
The base hourly salary range for this position is $22-$25, opportunities for bonus, benefits and commission, if applicable. The base pay range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, and capabilities. It is specific to Washington, Oregon, and California and may not be applicable to other locations.
Diverse Workforce / EEO:
Astound is proud to be an Opportunity Employer, and we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. Discrimination of any kind has no place here. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our differences and promotes fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of our business.
FCO (For San Francisco Candidates Only):
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
CCPA Employee Privacy Policy (For California Candidates Only): https://www.astound.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CCPA-Employee-Privacy-Notice.pdf
Our Mission Statement:
- Take care of our customers
- Do what we say we are going to do
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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