Geographic Information Systems Analyst
BrightspeedAbout the role
Company Description
At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.
Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.
Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.
Job Description
We are looking for a Geographic Information Systems Analyst (GIS Analyst) to join our growing team! As a GIS Analyst in the Broadband Grant Office, you will be responsible for working on the spatial requirements associated with state and federal broadband grant programs across our 20-state serving area. You will work closely with colleagues in the legal department and teams across the business in a highly collaborative environment as you implement, advise, and develop processes to assist with broadband grant programs.
As a Geographic Information Systems Analyst, your roles and responsibilities will include:
- Provide spatial support to legal, mass markets, wholesale, and operations
- Assist with state and federal grant applications
- Assist with state and federal regulatory filings
- Conduct analysis of company service areas and potential areas of expansion
- Create shapefiles, KMZs, and other spatial data
- Automate and document spatial processes
Qualifications
WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, or equivalent practical work experience
- Demonstrated experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro and QGIS
- Exceptional organization and problem solving skills
- Eager to learn and be a part of something new
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Ability to express and articulate your ideas and thoughts via written and oral communication
BONUS POINTS FOR:
- Experience with Alteryx
- Prior experience as a GIS Technician
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Additional Information
WHY JOIN US?
We aspire to contemporary ways of working.
We are committed to being a leader in defining a new way to work because we recognize the changing mindset of today's workforce. We have a brand new, state-of-the-art corporate HQ in Charlotte, NC and our current priority is to make it a truly vibrant destination by hiring talent in the greater Charlotte area. Why? Because our purpose is to reimagine how people work, learn, play and connect!
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. We are committed to building a team as diverse as the customers we serve.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real.
When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.
Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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