Job Description
About the position TEKsystems is partnering with a leading telecommunications client to build a strategic team focused on broadband market expansion. As a Telecom GIS & Data Analyst, you’ll play a pivotal role in identifying high-opportunity areas for infrastructure growth using geospatial data and large-scale consumer datasets. This is a high-impact position within the engineering organization, offering the chance to directly influence network planning and investment decisions. This role is 100% remote, allowing you to collaborate with teams across the country while contributing to a national broadband strategy.
Responsibilities • Analyze geospatial and consumer datasets to identify underserved markets and broadband expansion opportunities • Develop and maintain spatial models to support strategic planning and overbuild analysis • Use GIS tools (QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo, and proprietary platforms) to visualize geographic trends • Write and optimize complex SQL queries to extract and manipulate large datasets from internal and cloud-based sources (GCP) • Build automated Python scripts and workflows for data cleaning, transformation, and analysis • Perform deep data analysis to uncover patterns, validate assumptions, and support business decisions • Validate and cross-reference internal datasets to ensure accuracy and consistency • Collaborate with engineering, planning, and strategy teams to align insights with business goals • Create dashboards, maps, and reports for both technical and non-technical stakeholders • Investigate and resolve data gaps by engaging with internal teams and systems Requirements • Proficiency in Python for data processing, automation, and analysis • Advanced SQL skills for querying and managing large relational datasets • Hands-on experience with GIS platforms (QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo) • Experience working with large-scale geospatial and consumer datasets • Familiarity with bolthires Cloud Platform (GCP) tools and environments • Strong initiative and analytical mindset; able to chase down data silos and validate information • Telecom industry experience is mandatory, specifically in GIS and data analytics roles supporting broadband or network expansion • Ability to write code in Python and SQL is required • Direct GIS experience within the telecommunications industry • Broadband expansion experience (e.g., network planning, infrastructure strategy for ISPs or telecom providers) Nice-to-haves • Experience supporting broadband expansion for ISPs or telecom providers • Background in network planning, engineering, or strategic modeling • Familiarity with consumer segmentation, demographic overlays, and competitive analysis • Experience building visualizations and dashboards (Tableau, Power BI, or GIS-integrated platforms) Benefits • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Apply tot his job