Data Analyst

GCS Recruitment; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists is seeking a Data Analyst to support the management, analysis, and maintenance of fiber network infrastructure data. The role focuses on ensuring the accuracy of network records, analyzing fiber data, and providing reporting insights to engineering and operations teams.

The ideal candidate has experience in telecommunications, fiber optics, GIS mapping, and data validation, with proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Telecommunications, Information Systems, GIS, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with fiber optic networks and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with databases and reporting tools.
• Ability to interpret network diagrams, fiber routes, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update fiber network records, databases, and documentation.
• Analyze fiber network data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Review and validate fiber route designs, splicing records, and asset inventories.
• Support network deployment, expansion, and maintenance projects.
• Generate reports, dashboards, and data insights for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and operations teams.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in network records and documentation.
• Utilize mapping and network inventory tools to maintain network data integrity.
• Support data quality initiatives and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and documentation requirements.

Skills

Fiber Network Documentation

Telecommunications Data Analysis

GIS & Mapping Tools

Network Inventory Management

Excel & Reporting

SQL

Data Validation & Quality Control

Technical Documentation

Project Coordination

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Telecommunications, Information Systems, GIS, Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

AutoCAD

GIS software

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Data Analyst to support the management, analysis, and maintenance of fiber network infrastructure data. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of network records, analyzing fiber network information, supporting deployment projects, and providing reporting insights to engineering and operations teams. The ideal candidate has experience in telecommunications, fiber optics, GIS mapping, network documentation, and data analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update fiber network records, databases, and documentation.
• Analyze fiber network data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Review and validate fiber route designs, splicing records, and asset inventories.
• Support network deployment, expansion, and maintenance projects.
• Generate reports, dashboards, and data insights for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and operations teams.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in network records and documentation.
• Utilize mapping and network inventory tools to maintain network data integrity.
• Support data quality initiatives and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and documentation requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Telecommunications, Information Systems, GIS, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working with fiber optic networks and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with databases and reporting tools.
• Ability to interpret network diagrams, fiber routes, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GIS tools, AutoCAD, or network inventory systems.
• Knowledge of OSP (Outside Plant) and ISP (Inside Plant) fiber networks.
• Experience with SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools.
• Familiarity with fiber construction, splicing, and network operations.

Key Skills

• Fiber Network Documentation
• Telecommunications Data Analysis
• GIS & Mapping Tools
• Network Inventory Management
• Excel & Reporting
• SQL (Preferred)
• Data Validation & Quality Control
• Technical Documentation
• Project Coordination
• Problem Solving

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.