Telecom analyst job description
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Telecom analyst requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in telecom analyst job postings.
Sample telecom analyst requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, data communications or a related field.
- 5+ years' experience in a telecommunications engineering role.
- Knowledge of Voice over IP (VoIP) and data networks.
- Experience with telecom systems and protocols such as SIP and TDM.
- Experience with telecom network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
Sample required telecom analyst soft skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Telecom analyst job description example 1
Systems Planning and Analysis telecom analyst job description
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. As we enter our 50th year in business, we are known for continuous innovation for government customers, both long-established and newly acquired, as our capabilities expand around the globe. Our work is state-of-the-art and made possible only through the best personnel, tools, and jobs in the national security business. We are highly collaborative in spirit and practice, and we freely share expertise across SPA in our quest for enduring solutions to critical concerns. Come work with the best! Our pledge to you is stability, opportunity, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission.
The Cyber, Acquisition, Intelligence Group (CAIG) supports a broad array of clients within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (A&S) and Research and Engineering (R&E) on a variety of industrial policy, cyber, space, nuclear, intelligence and acquisition efforts.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities: SPA is seeking an experienced National Security Analyst (Telecommunications) to support the Assistant Secretary of Defense (ASD) for Industrial Base Policy on The Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector (also known as Team Telecom). Team Telecom is an interagency committee that advises the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in its public interest review of national security and law enforcement concerns that may be raised by foreign participation in the U.S. telecommunications services sector.
The candidate will:
* Review Team Telecom applications, to include documents relating to FCC license applications (relating to satellites, subsea cables, international networks, and other related areas), corporate ownership structures, cybersecurity and physical security policies, and USG contracting information.
* Conduct due diligence and fact-finding research independently and with the support of DoD stakeholders to assess risk arising from foreign participation in each FCC application review and the implications to DoD's security interests, communications, network resiliency, supply chain, personal data and cybersecurity.
* Analyze open-source and classified information on telecommunication security issues to formulate actionable policy recommendations for DoD leadership decision.
* Author analysis papers regarding the risks of foreign participation in each application review and advise the interagency Committee of the Department's recommendations.
* Produce case summaries, talking points, and action memos for DoD leadership.
* This position requires in-person attendance the Pentagon.
* Support evolving telecommunications and technology security policy developments as required.
Qualifications
* Active TS/SCI clearance
* Bachelor's Degree required with a desired focus area in National Security, Cybersecurity, or International Relations; Master's degree a plus
* 3+ years of relevant risk analysis experience; or 5+ years of experience supporting national security issues
* Ability to communicate clearly (both verbally and in writing) to DoD leadership
* Strong and flexible research skills to support technical, legal, and financial questions
* Familiarity with Team Telecom, CFIUS, export controls, sanctions, or other related USG processes (preferred)
* Applicants may be required to submit a relevant writing sample.
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The Cyber, Acquisition, Intelligence Group (CAIG) supports a broad array of clients within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (A&S) and Research and Engineering (R&E) on a variety of industrial policy, cyber, space, nuclear, intelligence and acquisition efforts.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities: SPA is seeking an experienced National Security Analyst (Telecommunications) to support the Assistant Secretary of Defense (ASD) for Industrial Base Policy on The Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector (also known as Team Telecom). Team Telecom is an interagency committee that advises the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in its public interest review of national security and law enforcement concerns that may be raised by foreign participation in the U.S. telecommunications services sector.
The candidate will:
* Review Team Telecom applications, to include documents relating to FCC license applications (relating to satellites, subsea cables, international networks, and other related areas), corporate ownership structures, cybersecurity and physical security policies, and USG contracting information.
* Conduct due diligence and fact-finding research independently and with the support of DoD stakeholders to assess risk arising from foreign participation in each FCC application review and the implications to DoD's security interests, communications, network resiliency, supply chain, personal data and cybersecurity.
* Analyze open-source and classified information on telecommunication security issues to formulate actionable policy recommendations for DoD leadership decision.
* Author analysis papers regarding the risks of foreign participation in each application review and advise the interagency Committee of the Department's recommendations.
* Produce case summaries, talking points, and action memos for DoD leadership.
* This position requires in-person attendance the Pentagon.
* Support evolving telecommunications and technology security policy developments as required.
Qualifications
* Active TS/SCI clearance
* Bachelor's Degree required with a desired focus area in National Security, Cybersecurity, or International Relations; Master's degree a plus
* 3+ years of relevant risk analysis experience; or 5+ years of experience supporting national security issues
* Ability to communicate clearly (both verbally and in writing) to DoD leadership
* Strong and flexible research skills to support technical, legal, and financial questions
* Familiarity with Team Telecom, CFIUS, export controls, sanctions, or other related USG processes (preferred)
* Applicants may be required to submit a relevant writing sample.
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Telecom analyst job description example 2
St. Luke's Hospital telecom analyst job description
+ The Telecom Analyst is responsible for all aspects of the Telecommunications network: coordination of Request for Services, administration of phone and voicemail systems, long distance and re-sale of services, billing for telecommunications and answering services, cellular phone services. Assists in call center processes, programming and reports. Responsible for project management, implementation and coordination of telecommunications projects and other projects, as delegated.
+ MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
+ Education: Bachelors Degree in related field or equivalent with a concentration in telecommunications technology, project management.
+ Experience: Minimum of three (3) years directly applicable experience supporting telecommunications networks, specifically, the Avaya product line. Experience working with local, long distance, and specialized carriers.
+ Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A
+ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
+ Education: N/A
+ Experience: N/A
+ Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A
+ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
+ Demonstrated leadership abilities. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently. Project management experience. Requires on-call responsibility including carrying a pager and/or cell phone and the ability to respond quickly in high priority after hour support situations.
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+ READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
+ WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
+ SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
+ MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Intermediate Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw or interpret bar graphs to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
+ REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
+ PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
+ PHYSICAL DEMANDS
+ Stand - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
+ Walk - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
+ Sit - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
+ Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
+ Reach with hands and arms - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
+ Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
+ Bending-repetitive forward - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
+ Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
+ LIFTING REQUIREMENTS
+ Up to 10 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
+ Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
+ WORK ENVIRONMENT
+ Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
+ MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
+ Education: Bachelors Degree in related field or equivalent with a concentration in telecommunications technology, project management.
+ Experience: Minimum of three (3) years directly applicable experience supporting telecommunications networks, specifically, the Avaya product line. Experience working with local, long distance, and specialized carriers.
+ Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A
+ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
+ Education: N/A
+ Experience: N/A
+ Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A
+ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
+ Demonstrated leadership abilities. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently. Project management experience. Requires on-call responsibility including carrying a pager and/or cell phone and the ability to respond quickly in high priority after hour support situations.
+
+ READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
+ WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
+ SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
+ MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Intermediate Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw or interpret bar graphs to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
+ REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
+ PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
+ PHYSICAL DEMANDS
+ Stand - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
+ Walk - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
+ Sit - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
+ Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
+ Reach with hands and arms - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
+ Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
+ Bending-repetitive forward - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
+ Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
+ LIFTING REQUIREMENTS
+ Up to 10 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
+ Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
+ WORK ENVIRONMENT
+ Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024