Telecom AI & Data Analyst
The Telecom AI & Data Analyst role involves analyzing complex wireless network and customer data to identify trends and AI/ML opportunities that enhance network performance and customer outcomes. The position requires collaboration with engineers, data scientists, and business leaders to translate business challenges into actionable AI-driven strategies, while communicating insights effectively to senior leadership. This role offers the chance to work on impactful, large-scale telecom AI initiatives within a dynamic, hybrid work environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Telecommunications.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
About the Role
Confidential Client is seeking experienced Telecom AI & Data Analysts to join high-impact wireless analytics and AI initiatives. This role suits mid-to-senior level analysts who can translate complex wireless network and customer data into actionable AI/ML solutions and strategic recommendations for engineering and business leaders.
Note: Positions are NJ-based with remote flexibility. U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent resident (Green Card) status is required for these roles.
What You’ll Do
- Dig into large wireless network and customer datasets to surface trends, issues, and AI/ML opportunities
- Translate business problems into measurable analytics and AI recommendations that engineering and product teams can act on
- Advise engineers and data scientists on data quality, feature design, and real-world network context
- Identify automation and prediction use-cases to improve network performance and customer experience
- Collaborate cross-functionally to set goals, KPIs, and AI/analytics roadmaps aligned with business priorities
- Prepare clear executive briefings, dashboards, and reports that make complex data easy to understand
- Assess data readiness for predictive modeling, GenAI, and agentic AI efforts and help prioritize projects by impact and feasibility
What You Bring
- 10+ years of telecom/wireless data analytics experience — direct experience with a Tier-1 carrier or major telecom vendor strongly preferred
- Deep understanding of wireless network architecture (including RAN), KPIs, and customer experience metrics
- Strong SQL and GCP skills with hands-on experience on large-scale data platforms
- Demonstrated ability to turn business problems into analytics-driven strategy working alongside AI/ML or data science teams
- Exposure to AI, ML, GenAI, or agentic AI initiatives and how they apply to network/customer workflows
- Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills; experience briefing senior leadership
- Ability to work independently, set direction, and drive projects without detailed specs
Preferred / Nice to Have
- Prior experience at Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, or leading telecom vendors
- Background in feature engineering for ML models in telecom contexts
- Familiarity with analytics visualization tools and executive dashboarding
- Experience prioritizing analytics investments by ROI and operational feasibility
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Long-term engagement on major wireless network programs
- Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-impact data and AI initiatives
- Collaborative, fast-paced telecom analytics environment
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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