Disputes Analyst

Brightspeed; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Brightspeed is seeking a highly analytical Telecom Dispute Analyst to join our team. You will investigate disputes, review tariffs and contracts, and analyze billing records to drive accurate resolutions.

The role requires hands-on experience with CABS, intercarrier charges, and variance analysis, plus strong Excel skills and attention to detail. This is a full-time, remote-friendly position supporting a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with CABS, intercarrier billing and variance investigation.
• Familiarity with FCC/PUC tariffs and contractual agreements.
• 2+ years in dispute resolution, telecom billing analysis, or intercarrier operations.
• Strong Excel and data reporting skills.
• Ability to read carrier contracts and rate decks.

Responsibilities

• Investigate disputes by reviewing billing records, tariffs, contracts, switch data, and documentation.
• Analyze invoices, access charges, usage records, LD/IXC billing, and intercarrier settlements.
• Review FCC/PUC tariffs and contracts to validate charges.
• Collaborate across billing, network, finance, and vendor teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare detailed case summaries, financial analyses, and dispute recommendations.
• Process adjustments, credits, or escalations per policy requirements.
• Maintain documentation and ensure regulatory/compliance obligations.
• Identify recurring dispute trends and propose process improvements.
• Manage dispute queues to meet TAT, SLA, and quality targets.
• Support system enhancements and training for dispute processes.

Skills

Telecom dispute knowledge

CABS analysis

Tariff interpretation

Contract interpretation

Analytical skills

Excel (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent telecom experience

Tools

TEOCO

Ericsson

Oracle

SAP

Job description

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. Check us out on the web!

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Telecom Dispute Analyst to join our team. This role requires strong telecom dispute knowledge, including CABS, intercarrier billing, access charges, and billing variance analysis. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience working with telecom tariffs, contracts, and dispute workflows, with the ability to manage complex, high-impact cases while meeting deadlines and service-level expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate telecom-related customer, vendor, or carrier disputes by reviewing billing records, tariffs, contracts, switch data, and supporting documentation.


• Analyze CABS invoices, access charges, usage records, LD/IXC billing, and intercarrier settlement details to determine dispute validity and financial impact.


• Review, interpret, and apply FCC tariffs, PUC tariffs, and contractual agreements to validate charges and support dispute positions.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (billing operations, network, finance, carrier relations, vendor management) to resolve discrepancies.


• Prepare detailed case summaries, financial analyses, and recommendations for dispute outcomes.


• Process approved adjustments, credits, or escalations based on telecom billing standards and policy requirements.


• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with audit, regulatory, and contractual obligations.


• Identify recurring dispute trends; present findings and partner with leadership on process improvements.


• Manage dispute queues while meeting turnaround times (TAT), SLA requirements, and quality targets.


• Support system enhancements, workflow updates, and training for telecom dispute processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Telecommunications, or related field (preferred but not required with equivalent telecom experience).


• Telecom dispute knowledge is a must, including access billing, intercarrier compensation, and billing variance investigation.


• Minimum 2 years of experience with CABS (Carrier Access Billing System) including analysis of carrier invoices, access charges, and usage discrepancies.


• Must have experience with Telecom FCC tariffs, PUC tariffs, and contractual agreements, with the ability to interpret rate structures, rules, and billing requirements.


• 2+ years of experience in dispute resolution, telecom billing analysis, revenue assurance, or intercarrier operations.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables) and data analysis/reporting tools.


• Ability to read and interpret carrier contracts, rate decks, service agreements, and regulatory filings.


• Wholesale/Large Business Collections a plus


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Experience with telecom billing or mediation systems preferred (e.g., TEOCO, Ericsson, Oracle, SAP, or other industry platforms).


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Competency

• Telecom billing and dispute expertise


• Tariff and contract interpretation


• Critical thinking and quantitative analysis


• Strong documentation and communication


• Attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Cross-functional collaboration


• Accountability and ownership

Work Environment & Schedule

• Full-time role with standard business hours.


• Full Remote


• Occasional overtime during peak billing or dispute cycles.

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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 position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits. Inclusion and belonging are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve. Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion of all qualified individuals, including individuals with a disability/veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact to initiate the accommodations process. For all applicants, please take a moment to review our Privacy Notices:

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