GIS Solutions Analyst
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Overview
Our analysts transform data into meaningful insights that drive strategic decision making. They analyze trends, interpret data, and discover opportunities. Working cross-functionally, they craft narratives from the numbers - directly contributing to our success. Their work influences key business decisions and shape the direction of Comcast.
Success Profile
What makes a successful GIS Solutions Analyst at Comcast? Review the top traits we're looking for and see if you're the right fit.
- Good Listener
- Problem Solver
- Organized
- Collaborative
- Perceptive
- Analytical
Responsibilities
GIS Solutions Analyst
Job Summary
This role contributes to internal strategy and roadmap for one or more areas of Xfinity Mobile wireless and new wireless growth initiatives in Comcast Emerging Wireless. Perform complex research and analysis of market, technology, standards, competitive trends and projections. Responsible for overseeing design, implementation and evaluation of future products and applications. Guides multiple engineering teams to successfully deploy and operate products and applications. Provides guidance and leadership to other researchers in developing novel ways to solve problems and discover new products. Collaborates and influences teams and works cross functionally. Integrates knowledge of business and functional priorities. Acts as a key contributor in a complex and crucial environment. Leads teams and projects and shares expertise.Job Description
Core Responsibilities
- Execute strategic plans to achieve operational targets and business objectives.
- Develop roadmap of features and products to support Comcast wireless objectives.
- Research and determine new growth opportunities for the Comcast wireless sector
- Develop and maintain dashboards to support and evaluate competitive threat from a mobile and fixed wireless use case
- Build an internal platform that will be used to drive key decisions for the wireless sector. This platform will be used to understand the impacts of Wireless and WiFi convergence. Additional responsibilities to support this platform includes:
- ETL of raw data
- Provide guidance and direction for data solution architecture
- Create and maintain geospatial datasets via data collection, data conversion and/or data conflation processes
- Help support POC’s and trials through data collection through APIs.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
- Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
REQUIRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of experience processing geospatial analytics or data engineering
- Solid understanding of Apache Spark architecture, components, and concepts
- Proficiency in programming using languages like Python/Scala/C#/Javascript and SQL
- Understanding of cluster management, configuration, and optimization in Databricks
- Ability to translate business requirements to a proposed technical solution
- Familiar with programming, object-oriented design, and application development skills (Python, Scala, SQL)
- Experience with AWS solutions
Employees at all levels are expected to:
- Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
- Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
- Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
- Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
- Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
- Drive results and growth.
- Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
- Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Skills:
Data Engineering; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); Structured Query Language (SQL); Databricks Platform; Python (Programming Language); Computer Programming
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
7-10 Years
Hear from our people
“I love that Comcast has granted me the opportunities that I have. The company has done a lot to put me in the position that I’m in and I’d like to continue to give back to that.”
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Culture
At Comcast you can have work/life balance in an inclusive environment where you can be your authentic self.
Comcast provides many opportunities to build skills and grow in your career and a top-notch benefits, time off and perks package.
We are committed to delivering reliable, effortless experiences to our customers no matter how they choose to interact with us.
You will build personal relationships on a growing team that while making Xfinity a best-in-class, most-loved brand.
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