GIS Manager

IQ Fiber is seeking a highly analytical and execution-focused Manager GIS Analyst to lead geospatial strategy and delivery across our fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) expansion markets. This role plays a critical part in enabling disciplined capital deployment, accelerating design-to-build cycles, and supporting operational excellence across Engineering, Construction, Commercial, and Network Operations.

The Manager GIS Analyst will serve as both a technical leader and strategic partner-ensuring GIS is leveraged as a core decision-support tool across the business. This role can be located in the Jacksonville, FL area or remote.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic GIS Leadership

• Lead GIS workstreams supporting fiber expansion, edge-outs, and network optimization initiatives
• Serve as GIS project lead for complex, multi-market initiatives from feasibility through construction
• Develop technical approaches, schedules, QA/QC standards, and data governance frameworks
• Mentor GIS analysts and elevate GIS technical capabilities across the organization

Fiber Network Planning & Engineering Support

• Develop advanced spatial models supporting market selection, capital allocation, density and demographic forecasting
• Conduct near-net / on-net commercial passings analysis and cost-per-passing optimization

Data & Systems Integration

• Build and maintain ETL workflows to ingest and standardize spatial data
• Develop automated dashboards, spatial reports, and executive-ready cartographic products
• Utilize ArcGIS Notebooks, Arcade scripting, and enterprise geodatabases to improve automation and scalability
• Ensure GIS systems integrate cleanly with construction management, PMO, and financial tracking platforms

Quality Assurance & Governance

• Develop and enforce QA/QC plans for spatial datasets
• Maintain spatial data accuracy across passings, serviceability, cabinets, handholes, and backbone assets
• Ensure version control, metadata documentation, and enterprise data integrity standards, * Lead GIS workstreams end-to-end across markets.
• Improve build decisions with strong spatial/financial analysis.
• Automate data pipelines, dashboards, and reporting.
• Integrate GIS cleanly with construction/PMO/finance systems.
• Maintain high data quality through QA/QC and governance.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

IQ Fiber is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We’re looking for energetic, collaborative, and customer-focused talent with the ability to proactively move our business forward. In return, you’ll find a place where your voice matters. You’ll find a team who works hard and has fun. And, if you’re like us, you’ll know you made a Smarter career choice., * Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Engineering, Planning, Natural Sciences, or related field

• 5+ years of progressive GIS experience
• Advanced proficiency in ArcGIS Pro/Desktop, ArcGIS Server/Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and related extensions
• Experience with ETL tools (FME preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365
• Strong reporting and presentation skills with ability to translate spatial analysis into executive-level insights
• Demonstrated experience leading GIS projects including scope, scheduling, QA, and stakeholder coordination
• Commitment to continuous learning and technical currency

Preferred Qualifications:

• Esri Certification
• GISP, AICP, PE, or related professional certification
• Experience in telecommunications, utilities, broadband, or infrastructure development
• Experience supporting high-growth, multi-state expansion environments, Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

The Internet is now the heartbeat of our home, but too often internet service is frustrating and unreliable. IQ Fiber was created to offer 100% fiber-optic fast internet, transparent pricing, and attentive customer service to deliver a Smarter internet experience. As part of the rapidly growing IQ Fiber team, your contributions will directly affect our success. Your work matters here.