Senior GIS Fiber Network Planner – OSP, FTTH, PON

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Supervise the planning, budgeting, and scheduling for network expansion, modernization, consolidation, and enhancement.

• Identify the best network distribution strategies based on demand, infrastructure, funding, and expected growth.

• Evaluate existing demand, geospatial information, analytics, and forecasts to implement effective network solutions.

• Design, develop, and refine internal tools that support Joint Use operations and compliance requirements.

• Lead the implementation and transition to JU360, PowerApps, and integrations with platforms such as Site Tracker, IQGEO, DPI, Qport, AldenOne, NJUNS, and others.

• Oversee and create automation solutions to optimize workflows and enhance operational efficiency.

• Develop and execute training programs along with training dashboards.

• Manage timelines, deliverables, and communication with stakeholders for internal tool projects.

• Create Tableau and other dashboards and reports to monitor performance, compliance, and operational efficiency.

• Track KPIs and present findings and progress to the Senior Leadership Team.

• Identify process inefficiencies and opportunities to enhance workflows and ensure data integrity.

• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with regulatory and internal standards.

• Perform various other tasks as necessary to support the organization and its evolving needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.

• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience is necessary.

• Comprehensive understanding of access networks, including FTTP/FTTN, BBDLC, Ethernet services, feeder/distribution systems, customer premises solutions, MDU/MTU solutions, SONET, wireless, and transport/data dependencies.

• Experience with Outside Plant (OSP) architectures, which encompass underground, direct buried, aerial, and building applications.

• Profound knowledge of PON architectures, including centralized and distributed split, greenfield MDU/SFU, and inside wiring solutions.

• Familiarity with network components related to FTTP, FTTN, xPON, BDLC, TDM, G.Hn, broadband services, and Active Ethernet solutions.

• Understanding of CPE solutions.

• GIS experience with platforms like ArcGIS and QGIS.

• Knowledge of CAD-based drawing systems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with analytics tools such as Alteryx and Tableau.

• Understanding of LEAN principles.

• Applicants must have authorization to work in the US for any employer; sponsorship is not available.

• Must be able to meet physical requirements, including occasional lifting or moving of items weighing up to 25 pounds.

• A pre-employment background check is mandatory.

• Pre-employment drug screening may be required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision benefits.

• 401k plan.

• Flexible spending account.

• Paid sick leave.

• Paid time off.

• Parental leave.

• Quarterly performance bonuses.

• Training opportunities.

• Career advancement and education reimbursement programs.