Director Analytics, Reporting & GIS Fiber Mapping

Director Analytics, Reporting & GIS Fiber Mapping

Job ID : 1291119000

Location : Phoenix,

AZ 85040

Lightpath is one of the largest competitive local exchange carriers in the tri-state area. Weown and operate our infrastructure "from the ground up" by deploying over 20,000 route miles connecting 13,500 on-net / LIT buildings. With a strong portfolio of cutting edge solutions for Internet, WAN, Voice, SD-WAN, Security & Cloud services, we enable Enterprise customers of all sizes the ability to react to new challenges while developing best practices for the future. With Lightpath's continued focus on network excellence and a "customer first" service commitment, we are building a workforce of the best talent that will meet the needs of our customers and reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Job Summary

Lightpath is seeking a Director of Analytics, Reporting, and GIS Fiber Mapping, reporting to the Area Vice President, to lead a team specializing in data analytics, business intelligence, and GIS development, maintenance, and customization. This role will bridge gaps between business units including fiber network design, finance, software development, and executive leadership to deliver both real-time and scalable long-term solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of professionals to develop customized tools and reporting solutions based on business needs.
• Provide engineering tool support for conduit, dark fiber, and broadband network projects using ESRI ArcGIS Pro and IQGeo software.
• Establish and enforce GIS design standards across internal and external design teams.
• Collaborate with OSP Fiber Engineering and GIS development teams to enhance tools supporting network engineering and construction.
• Develop standardized processes for intake, review, and implementation of development requests.
• Engage directly with stakeholders to understand reporting and dashboard needs, and guide the team to exceed expectations.
• Prepare specifications, plans, cost estimates, and reports for fiber routes and capital projects using historical data, custom inputs, and automation to support organizational scaling.
• Oversee data integration and validation in ArcGIS Pro and IQGeo, ensuring as-built accuracy and project closeouts.
• Maintain geospatial inventories of fiber assets, including capacity and operational status, through methods such as API integration with other systems.
• Partner with Construction and Splice teams to produce detailed OSP fiber design maps and facilitate data exchange between systems to meet business needs.
• Ensure all systems reflect accurate as-built data through drawings and electronic data capture.
• Analyze fiber capacity trends and recommend proactive maintenance or upgrades.

Qualifications

Lightpath is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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