Company:

Cogent Communications is a multinational, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and Ethernet transport services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services in over 212 markets globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. Cogent offers competitive compensation and a full benefits package that takes effect within 30 days of employment. Matching 401k and stock options are also included.

General Summary:

The Carrier Access Business Analyst will assist in compilation of data and performing analysis related to carrier access cost and order flow; pre-sale quoting; and vendor pricing and performance. She/he will help to identify, track and implement savings initiatives for cost reduction, optimization and efficiencies. She/he will require the ability to both work independently on projects and coordinate and collaborate cross-departmentally. This position will support both the Business Analytics Group and the Carrier Relations Group within Cogent.  This position reports to the Director of Carrier Relations.

Responsibilities:

Reporting and Analysis:

  • Compile and analyze numerous monthly reports and schedules
  • Evaluate, identify and propose changes:
    • Carrier Access optimization and cost reduction
    • Pre-sale quoting process and performance
    • Vendor pricing and vendor operational performance
  • Prepare analyses for management
  • Maintain schedules for savings analysis for each of the identified programs
  • Proactively evaluate the business for additional projects and programs potential
  • Work cross-departmentally
  • Review and assimilate legal agreements
  • Produce Ad-hoc reporting for management
  • Correspond with Carrier Access Vendors

Educational and Experience Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access and PowerPoint required
  • Strong Excel skill set (Compare multiple Excel workbooks using a variety of Excel formulas)
  • High attention to detail and focused on delivering accurate results
  • Well organized, results-oriented, ability to forecast and meet deadlines
  • Telecommunications Carrier industry familiarity/experience a plus
  • Basic knowledge of the Internet and data network design a plus

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Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.