How to hire a senior telecommunications analyst

How to hire a senior telecommunications analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior telecommunications analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a senior telecommunications analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new senior telecommunications analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a senior telecommunications analyst, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A senior telecommunications analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, senior telecommunications analysts from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of senior telecommunications analysts.

   Type of Senior Telecommunications Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Telecommunications Analyst	Computer network architects design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and intranets. These networks range from small connections between two offices to next-generation networking capabilities such as a cloud infrastructure that serves multiple customers.	$23-48
   Lead Data Architect	Lead Data Architects are experienced employees who manage the data architecture needs of the company. They also manage the data architects who fulfill these needs... Show more	$40-71
   Voice Engineer	A voice engineer is responsible for evaluating the efficiency and performance of voice over internet protocols (VoIP) to support the optimization of system networks for operations. Voice engineers design and manage the features of the VoIP and ensure that the transmissions meet the quality standards and specifications... Show more	$33-58

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Avaya
   • VoIP
   • PBX
   • IP
   • Switches
   • Telecommunication
   • Unified Communications
   • CMS
   • Video Conferencing
   • Telecommunications Systems
   • ACD
   • SIP
   • Voice Systems
   • Lan

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage vendors and service providers, coordinate installs of circuits (T1/T3, DSL, ISDN, etc.
   • Organize and manage the installation of telecommunication equipment for local and remote facilities.
   • Manage numerous network services projects such as integrating data circuits on existing local T1 access lines currently facilitating voice PBX installations.
   • Design data collection tool for large scale VoIP implementation.
   • Provide programming and technical support for large VoIP enterprise solution.
   • Advise customers on alternative configurations to route ACD calls more efficiently.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your senior telecommunications analyst job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A senior telecommunications analyst salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, senior telecommunications analysts' average salary in missouri is 43% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level senior telecommunications analysts earn 51% less than senior-level senior telecommunications analysts.
   • Certifications. A senior telecommunications analyst with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a senior telecommunications analyst's salary.

   Average senior telecommunications analyst salary

   $70,332yearly

   $33.81 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior telecommunications analyst salary

   $49,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a senior telecommunications analyst job description

   A job description for a senior telecommunications analyst role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a senior telecommunications analyst job description:

   Senior telecommunications analyst job description example

   The MIL Corporation is looking for a Telecommunications Engineering, Senior Analyst to support the engineering, design, and installation of Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP) telecommunications cabling and related cabling infrastructure. This role supports a Federal Government client in Washington, DC, and surrounding areas, with occasional travel to sites outside of the metro-DC area.
   
   Responsibilities
   Perform site surveys and create schedule/cost estimates for ISP and OSP work at DoD Customer sites (CONUS and OCONUS). Develop and/or interpret engineering packages and provide job site coordination support for materials, tools, and work crews. Interface frequently with the end customer, attend project meetings, submitting daily or weekly status reports. Lead, supervise, and mentor installation crews. Co-ordinate with customers and external contractors for installation of facility modifications such as power connections and HVAC equipment. Meet with customers and customer representatives, arrange the coordination of passes for work crews, staging of materials and tools, meeting with necessary base personnel. Coordinate with project managers to create Bill of Materials, recommending product. Supervise and assist as required for any necessary pre-installation testing of materials. Coordinate the setup of equipment, tools, and permits for Confined Space entry and enter confined spaces as necessary. Recommend on-site field engineering solutions, with concurrence from MIL RCDDs, for issues that arise during the execution of work. Supervise the installation of cabling infrastructure including pathways and the installation of both fiber optic and copper cabling. Maintain responsibility for quality of efforts and safety of personnel. Provide as-built drawings and documentation using CAD, Visio, and Microsoft Office products. Produce engineering / installation design documentation and test plans as required. Review final Engineering technical data package (TDP) products (drawings, equipment lists, etc.) for completeness and correctness. Perform as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for both coworkers and for federal customers.
   Travel
   
   Up to 25% of the time, to CONUS and OCONUS sites as required.
   
   Required Qualifications
   Current RCDD Certification or BICSI Technician and continued certification/training. Demonstrate a strong understanding of TIA/EIA, BICSI, IEEE as they apply to the installation of OSI Layer 1 infrastructure. At least five (5) years of experience working OSP and/or ISP cabling and cabling infrastructure. Ability to develop and interpret engineering packages. Experience with testing fiber and copper. Experience working in data centers and server farms. Experience working in inside and outside cable plant environments. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and organization skills. Familiar with and ability to apply the National Electrical Code (NEC). Ability to interface professionally with individuals at all levels and communicate effectively with project staff and other team members. Proficiency with AutoCAD, Visio, Microsoft Office suite, and SharePoint. Per federal guidelines, you may be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or willingness to obtain vaccination
   Desired Qualifications
   Top Secret / SCI clearance with Yankee White. Fiber and copper certifications. Confined space certification.
   Education
   
   Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college. A high school diploma and six (6) years of work experience related to the position or an Associate's Degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college plus four (4) years of additional work experience related to the position may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.
   
   Clearance
   
   All applicants for this position must possess an active Top Secret/SCI Clearance , with the ability to obtain Yankee White; please note that the clearance process considers financial background aspects.
   
   Why MIL?
   
   MIL is a dynamic workforce of industry professionals who deliver world-class solutions in cyber, engineering, financial management, and information technology - and we are looking for candidates like you.Whether you're fresh out of college or the military or well into your professional services career, MIL has great job opportunities that might be right for you.
   
   Here at The MIL Corporation, we pride ourselves on the family-like environment instilled amongst our team. Our employees love working here, and it truly shows through our various recognitions & awards. Some of our most recent awards include:
   2020, 2019, 2018, & 2017 Top Workplaces Award, The Washington Post (Washington, D.C.) 2020, 2017 Top Workplace Award, Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, and Charleston Business Magazine (South Carolina) 2019 & 2018 Certified Great Workplace, Great Place to Work® 2018 Fortune, Great Place to Work: Best Place to Work for Diversity 2018, Above & Beyond Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense
   If your goal is to help the federal government deploy leading technologies, improve financial management, or defend the nation in cyberspace, The MIL Corporation welcomes you. Become a part of something greater, where you, the people, make the difference.
   
   The MIL Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right senior telecommunications analyst for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your senior telecommunications analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit senior telecommunications analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit senior telecommunications analysts, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview senior telecommunications analyst candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new senior telecommunications analyst

   Once you've found the senior telecommunications analyst candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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