Fiber Optic Planning Analyst

Senior Telecom & Fiber Planning Analyst
1 Year Contract to Hire
Atlanta, GA (HYBRID - mainly remote but some travel to plants)

This position supports the Telecom and Fiber organization by providing thought leadership on strategic technology direction, with a focus on fiber networks, broadband, and telecom infrastructure. At its core, this position ensures that investments in fiber and telecom technologies (cost, people, and infrastructure) are optimal, adhere to standards, and align with business needs. Consideration must be given to all delivery components, including resources, hardware, software, network assets, and external vendors. The Telecom & Fiber Planning Analyst provides thought leadership on technology direction and decisions based on emerging industry trends, best practices, and sound business processes. Responsibilities include defining and supporting network and technology investments that enable business objectives, expand customer connectivity, and advance the company’s telecom and fiber capabilities to maintain a competitive advantage. The position builds and maintains strategic partnerships, clarifies and documents needs, elicits requirements, and supports business cases. This role participates in the execution of telecom and fiber projects, including requirements gathering, business case development, technology evaluation and acquisition, vendor engagement, and overall planning and delivery activities.

Job Responsibilities & Duties

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with internal business units to apply telecom and fiber expertise in streamlining processes, improving customer connectivity, reducing costs, and enhancing service reliability.
• Provide insight into fiber and telecom advancements to anticipate needs and propose innovative solutions using emerging technologies such as 5G backhaul, smart grid communications, IoT integration, and broadband expansion.
• Collaborate with business units to develop long-term telecom and fiber strategic plans, aligning infrastructure investments with enterprise goals.
• Ensure compliance with telecom and fiber technology standards, and communicate the cost, availability, and cybersecurity implications of deviations.
• Translate business requirements into telecom and fiber network solutions, ensuring technology priorities are driven by business needs to maximize investment value.
• Communicate telecom and fiber technology initiatives, updates, and service changes; represent business unit needs and concerns.
• Support development of business cases for fiber deployment, network upgrades, and telecom services, articulating ROI, operational benefits, and customer impact.
• Provide consulting and vendor management support for fiber and telecom contracts, RFPs, Statements of Work, vendor demos, and budget planning.
• Support budgeting and cost analysis of telecom products and fiber services.
• Share best practices in telecom and fiber deployment across the company and externally.
• Facilitate business unit prioritization of competing demands for telecom and fiber resources.
• Support acceptance testing, training, and change management related to telecom and fiber projects.

Education

• BS or BA degree in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field is preferred, or equivalent work experience.

Job Experience

• 5+ years of experience in telecom, broadband, or fiber network planning, business analysis/consulting, or related technology portfolio management.

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrates Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment.
• Strong knowledge of fiber networks, telecom technologies, broadband infrastructure, and emerging trends.
• Experience in leading cross-functional telecom and fiber discussions, documenting network and business requirements.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills; able to manage multiple network initiatives simultaneously.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization and with external vendors.
• Strong consulting, financial analysis, vendor negotiation, and project management skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver strategic fiber and telecom roadmaps.
• Understanding of telecom regulations, service delivery models, and industry trends impacting broadband and network services.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and leadership skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to anticipate and remove obstacles to project success.

The compensation range for this position is $45 to $52/hr W2 (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location).*Note: Disclosure as required by the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (CO), NYC Pay Transparency Law, and sb5761 (WA)Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.For consideration, please forward your resume to dwicks@synergishr.comIf you require assistance or an accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us at dwicks@synergishr.com.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at ww.synergishr.com.

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Pay: $45.00 - $52.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work in the US on our W2, now and in the future, without restriction? We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas such as H1B, EAD and OPT
• Do you have experience working with fiber optic transport at the enterprise level?
• Have you created or updated engineering drawings or technical documentation for fiber optic systems?
• Do you have experience using CAD, Visio, or GIS-based planning software?
• This is a hybrid role based within a commutable distance to Atlanta or Birmingham with field visits to project sites to include substations, dist routes, telecom hubs and various offices. Can you meet that requirement?
• Upon offer, this role will be subject to a background check including criminal and drug screen. Can you meet that requirement?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Atlanta, GA 30308