Sr Admin – HA, Initial

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process specific E-Rate transactions that require technical knowledge of USAC policies and procedures and an understanding of the competitive bidding process. These reviews include Fiber, Cost Effectiveness, Services and Selective Review. The Heightened Analysis Initial Reviewer performs the following duties:
• Review applications to ensure the Competitive Bidding Process was performed according to the E-Rate Program rules and guidelines.
• Review documents such as contracts, bill of materials, logical and/or physical network layouts and validate that the scope and size of network being funded is accurate.
• Perform review of fiber installations to ensure all Program requirements have been met.
• Ensure that the evaluation of the cost of equipment and services was appropriately verified.
• Utilize the Eligible Service List (ESL) to review escalations and provide guidance, support and training to other USAC departments’ reviewers regarding program eligibility of internet equipment and services.
• Ensure E-Rate Procedures, job aids, checklists and other tools and documentation to process Program transactions, forms, applications, and escalations have been utilized, and processing has been performed according to Program rules and guidelines.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 6-12 months of related experience.
• Minimum 3 to 6 months of E-Rate Program experience required.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.
• Strong knowledge in IT networks, infrastructure and/or broadband communications.
• Strong analytical skills required with attention to detail.
• Ability to acquire job skills and learn applicable policies and procedures to complete assignments.
• Ability to read, understand and perform assignments within prescribed guidelines.
• Ability to communicate routine information in a clear and accurate way with internal and external contacts.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment.
• Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently.

EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We’re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate’s education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus’s total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant’s salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

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