Network Strategist- GIS

TEKsystems•Dallas, TX

1d•$60 - $85•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a GIS Data Analyst to support market expansion and network growth initiatives through advanced geospatial research and data-driven market analysis. This role will focus on identifying expansion opportunities, optimizing network planning decisions, and delivering actionable insights by integrating geospatial data, Python-based analytics, and SQL-driven data extraction. Conduct geospatial analysis to support market expansion, site selection, and network growth strategies. Develop and maintain spatial models to assess market potential, competitive coverage, demand density, and network gaps. Analyze demographic, infrastructure, commercial, and geographic datasets to inform expansion prioritization. Design and automate analytical workflows using Python for geospatial processing, modeling, and visualization. Perform data extraction, transformation, and analysis using SQL from enterprise databases and data warehouses. Create maps, dashboards, and analytical reports that clearly communicate insights to business and planning stakeholders. Partner with strategy, engineering, finance, and market planning teams to translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations. Support ad-hoc research requests related to new markets, network upgrades, and long-term expansion planning. Ensure data accuracy, documentation, and reproducibility of analytical methodologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Data Science, Urban Planning, Engineering, or a related field
3-5+ years of experience in GIS analysis, geospatial research, or spatial data analytics
Strong proficiency in Python, including libraries such as GeoPandas, Pandas, Shapely, or similar
Solid SQL skills for querying and analyzing large relational datasets
Hands-on experience with GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, PostGIS)
Experience working with spatial datasets such as demographic data, boundaries, road networks, coverage maps, or infrastructure layers
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Ability to communicate complex spatial findings to non-technical audiences

Nice To Haves

Experience with GIS Data and network planning for cable operators
Experience with Cable operator
Experience building business outcomes from Customer Data and Market data
Experience focused on go to market planning for network expansion
Experience focused on ROI, cost per passing, competition penetration, subscriber opportunity
Experience presenting these findings to leadership
Ability to craft the story the data is telling

Responsibilities

Conduct geospatial analysis to support market expansion, site selection, and network growth strategies
Develop and maintain spatial models to assess market potential, competitive coverage, demand density, and network gaps
Analyze demographic, infrastructure, commercial, and geographic datasets to inform expansion prioritization
Design and automate analytical workflows using Python for geospatial processing, modeling, and visualization
Perform data extraction, transformation, and analysis using SQL from enterprise databases and data warehouses
Create maps, dashboards, and analytical reports that clearly communicate insights to business and planning stakeholders
Partner with strategy, engineering, finance, and market planning teams to translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations
Support ad-hoc research requests related to new markets, network upgrades, and long-term expansion planning
Ensure data accuracy, documentation, and reproducibility of analytical methodologies