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Posted May 14, 2026

Telecom GIS & Data Analyst – Network Capacity Planning

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About the position TEKsystems is partnering with a leading telecommunications client to build a strategic team focused on network capacity planning and market expansion. This role requires a blend of business analysis and engineering skills, utilizing geospatial data and large-scale datasets to identify high-opportunity areas for infrastructure growth. The analyst will be responsible for translating this analysis into compelling narratives that drive investment decisions at the leadership level. This is a high-visibility position within the engineering organization, working directly with planning, strategy, and executive teams, bridging the gap between technical GIS work and real business outcomes. Responsibilities • Analyze geospatial and consumer datasets to identify market opportunities and infrastructure gaps • Build and present business cases that translate spatial analysis into actionable investment recommendations • Develop and maintain spatial models to support strategic planning and network expansion analysis • Write and optimize complex SQL queries to extract and manipulate large datasets from internal and cloud-based sources • Build automated Python scripts and workflows for data cleaning, transformation, and analysis • Create dashboards, maps, and reports that communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders • Validate and cross-reference internal datasets to ensure accuracy and consistency • Proactively identify data gaps and drive resolution across internal teams and systems • Collaborate with engineering, planning, and strategy teams to align insights with business goals Requirements • Direct GIS experience within the telecommunications industry • Ability to write code in both Python and SQL • Demonstrated initiative in translating geospatial analysis into business cases, investment decisions, or strategic recommendations — proactively surfacing insights that drive action, not just responding to requests • Telecom industry GIS experience — mandatory • 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 (ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo, or similar) • Ability to build a business narrative around geospatial findings and present to leadership • Experience working with large-scale geospatial and consumer datasets • Strong initiative — you chase down answers, you don't wait to be pointed at them Nice-to-haves • Experience supporting network planning, capacity strategy, or infrastructure investment decisions • Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) tools and environments • Background in consumer segmentation, demographic overlays, or competitive analysis • Experience building visualizations and dashboards (Tableau, Power BI, or GIS-integrated platforms) • Exposure to cloud migration or modernization initiatives within a telecom environment 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 Apply To this Job