IT Operations Analyst

ePlus Technology, inc.
Virginia, US
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with IT operations experience and strong organizational skills will find this role aligns with their ability to manage contracts and budgets.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years in IT operations and a background in managing vendor contracts and budgets
    — “Manage the life cycle of the telco / datacenter invoices from receipt to submission”
  • Professionals who thrive on multi-tasking and have a track record of coordinating equipment purchases
    — “Experience coordinating the purchase of equipment and supplies”
  • Individuals with a strong grasp of MS Office and project management tools who can handle keyboard-intensive tasks
    — “Must be adept in use of MS Office, Project, internet, and e-mail”

Things to consider

  • The role may involve significant time spent on repetitive data entry and invoice tracking tasks
    — “Willingness to perform keyboard intensive work 90% of the time”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with managing vendor contracts and negotiating pricing in your resume and interview responses
    — “Submit requests for circuit quotes to telco vendors and negotiate for competitive pricing”
  • Demonstrate your ability to manage small projects and coordinate with multiple teams in your application materials
    — “Ability to manage small projects; willing to coordinate the work of others”
  • Emphasize your track record in providing periodic budget-related reports and tracking IT spend
    — “Track telco / datacenter spend ensuring it aligns with the current fiscal year’s budget”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • managing telco and datacenter invoices
  • tracking and reporting on budget spend
Typical background
3+ years of operations or IT support experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Invoice ManagementBudget TrackingContract ManagementProject Coordination

Preferred

Network Operations Support

Stack & domain

MS OfficeProjectInternetEmailITOperations

About the role

Original posting from ePlus Technology, inc. via Greenhouse

Overview

As an IT Operations Analyst, you will administer the day-to-day purchasing and record-keeping operations of products and services on behalf of IT Services.

Your Impact

The essential functions of this position include:

Manage the life cycle of the telco / datacenter invoices from receipt to submission to Accounts Payable for payment (this includes review / audit of invoice charges based on contracted rates)

Track telco / datacenter spend ensuring it aligns with the current fiscal year’s budget which includes providing IT Management with periodic budget-related reports

Manage the datacenter contracts – facilitate the renewal process by engaging the Contracts Team, vendor, and Business Unit owners

Submit requests for circuit quotes to telco vendors and negotiate for competitive pricing

Provide back-up support to the Network Team which includes placing / tracking circuit orders (move, add, change, and disconnect)

Manage the mobile devices which includes billing, inventory, requests, and shipping

Assist in the management of telco equipment assets

Qualifications

Minimum of 3+ years supporting operations and/or IT

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred

Outstanding organizational skills

Strong quantitative and analytical skills

Ability to manage small projects; willing to coordinate the work of others

Strong ability to multi-task and follow-up independently on a wide-range of issues

Experience coordinating the purchase of equipment and supplies

Working knowledge of computers and equipment

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Must be adept in use of MS Office, Project, internet, and e-mail

Willingness to perform keyboard intensive work 90% of the time

Position Specifics

The initial base salary range for this position is expected to be between  $24.03 and $28.84 hourly. The final base salary offered will be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, depth of experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, our compensation package may include other components such as commissions and discretionary bonuses.

ePlus offers a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility, employee stock purchase program and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and personal leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an offer of employment is extended.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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Who We Are

At ePlus, we believe technology is a people business. Our team is passionate, skilled, and driven to deliver solutions that make a real difference. Join us and be part of a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and extraordinary results.

Corporate Values

Respectful communication and cooperation: We prioritize respectful communication, fostering an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Teamwork and employee participation: Collaboration and teamwork thrive through diverse perspectives, both within our teams and in our interactions with our customers.

Work/life balance that supports our employees’ varying needs: We value the well-being of our employees, recognizing that a healthy work-life balance is pivotal to our collective success.

Embracing communities: We embrace and support the communities that nurture us. Our employees' dedication to fostering positive change is a source of immense pride for us.

Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

ePlus is dedicated to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture that represents diversity, enables inclusion, and makes our employees feel comfortable bringing their full, unique selves to work. 

Physical Requirements

While performing this role, you will engage in both seated and occasional standing or walking activities. We provide reasonable accommodations, in accordance with relevant laws, to support success in this position.

By embracing our values, you will contribute to our collective mission of making a positive impact within our organization and the broader community. We understand that this job description serves as a guide and is not an employment contract.

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Notice to Recruiting Agencies: ePlus only accepts unsolicited resumes when presented directly by a candidate. Unsolicited resumes submitted to ePlus from any other source will be considered ePlus property and will not qualify for any placement or referral fees. ePlus will only pay such fees in connection with a valid written agreement between ePlus and the referring agency, and then only after providing advance written approval to the referring agency to submit resumes in connection with a particular opportunity.

Source: ePlus Technology, inc. careers (Greenhouse)

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