Telecom GIS Data Analyst – Market Expansion (Capacity Planning)

TEKsystems • New York, NY

114d • $70 - $80

About The Position

TEKsystems is partnering with a leading telecommunications client to build a strategic team focused on broadband market expansion. As a 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.

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 Google 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.

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).

Responsibilities

• Analyze geospatial data 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.
• 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.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees