The Consultant – Dark Fiber is a member of the Network Development team which is responsible for the management and expansion of Windstream’s dark fiber and related conduit / infrastructure assets.  They will manage and maintain Windstream’s IRU’s and leases working as a part of a team reviewing contract terms and network requirements along with various Windstream departments.  They will be tasked with a variety of projects that include but are not limited to the following:

• Contract analysis, negotiation and preparation in support of the execution of new dark fiber agreements for income related contracts.
• Lead lease / IRU renewal evaluation efforts coordinating with peer groups for network / customer need and/or consolidation.
• Source dark fiber from providers for network expansion and dedicated customer builds negotiating price and terms as well as conducting contract analysis, negotiation and execution.
• Track cost savings efforts for renewals and terminations.
• Create Purchase Orders in connection with new IRU’s and leases.
• Update / cleanse various databases and systems in connection with new, terminated and/or missing agreements.
• Work with billing verification teams to confirm invoicing.
• Support OSP construction teams for implementation of dark fiber sales.
• Maintain standard contract templates.
• Other duties as assigned.