GIS Data Analyst - Market Expansion (Telecom Capacity Planning)

TEKsystems; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic telecommunications firm is seeking a GIS Data Analyst to support broadband market expansion. This fully remote role involves analyzing geospatial data, creating models, and collaborating with teams to align insights with expansion goals. Candidates should have strong skills in Python, SQL, and GIS platforms including QGIS, ArcGIS, or MapInfo.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Python for data processing, automation, and analysis.
• Advanced SQL skills for querying and managing large relational datasets.
• Hands-on experience with GIS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Analyze geospatial data to identify underserved markets.
• Develop and maintain spatial models.
• Create dashboards and reports to communicate findings.

Skills

Python for data processing

Advanced SQL skills

Experience with QGIS

Experience with ArcGIS

Experience with MapInfo

Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform

Analytical mindset

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Overview

GIS Data Analyst - Market Expansion | Location: Preferred in New York City (NYC) or Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area; open to remote candidates. Employment Type: Long-Term Contract. Client Industry: Telecommunications. Openings: 2 positions.

A client of TEKsystems is building a new strategic team within its engineering organization to identify high-impact opportunities for broadband network expansion. As a GIS Data Analyst, you'll be a key contributor, using geospatial platforms and large-scale consumer data to uncover untapped markets and guide infrastructure growth.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

• Analyze geospatial data to identify underserved markets and potential broadband expansion zones.
• Develop and maintain spatial models to support strategic planning and overbuild analysis.
• Use tools such as QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo, and proprietary platforms to visualize and interpret geographic trends.
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries to extract and manipulate large datasets from internal and cloud-based sources (GCP).
• Build automated scripts and workflows in Python to clean, transform, and analyze data.
• Validate data sources and cross-reference internal datasets to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with engineering, planning, and business strategy teams to align data insights with expansion goals.
• Create dashboards, maps, and reports that clearly communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Investigate and resolve data gaps by proactively engaging with internal teams and systems.

Top Skills - Must Haves

• Strong experience with Python for data processing, automation, and analysis.
• Advanced SQL skills for querying and managing large relational datasets.
• Hands-on experience with GIS platforms such as QGIS, ArcGIS, or MapInfo.
• Proven ability to work 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 before building models.
• Understanding of telecom infrastructure and broadband market dynamics.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or GIS-integrated platforms.

Employee Value Proposition

This is a rare opportunity to join a newly formed, high-visibility team focused on driving broadband market expansion. You’ll be part of a fast-paced, data-driven environment with direct impact on strategic decisions and infrastructure investments.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, benefits available for this temporary role may include:

• 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.

About TEKsystems

We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.