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This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Consumer Technology experience team is delivering innovative and reliable technology solutions to power differentiated, simplified customer experiences. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future-you’ll create it.

Responsible for technical leadership and to develop Reinvestment Strategy for the long-term strategic $2B FirstNet Reinvestment Program. Provide overall direction and guidance across multiple Network teams, the AT&T FirstNet PMO team, and the FirstNet Authority governmental organization. Conducts assessments and recommends course of action to optimize the network and support FirstNet.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Coverage and network verification
2. Reinvestment package generation
3. Reinvestment site selection analysis
4. Operations and network performance liaison
5. Automation & Analytics – Dashboards, reporting, analysis
6. Network hardening reporting
7. Technical support for Corporate Communications

Job Contribution:
Qualifications and Skills Required:

Education:

Bachelors

Experience:

Typically requires 5+ years of network experience.

Skills Important to this Role:
Upon receipt of FirstNet-provided Areas of Interest (AOI), conduct a geographical network assessment of the likely number of new sites and locations of search ring areas.  Exercise judgement and leverage RAN experience to (a) determine an initial array of NSBs (and/or carrier adds) to best enhance the area, (b) consider AT&T network/business drivers, and (c) support FirstNet's intent to improve coverage.  

Additional Skills:


1. Experience providing expert testimony (zoning, governmental oversight boards, etc.)
2. Demonstrated ability to convey highly technical information and concepts to non-engineers.
3. Ideal candidate should have worked in both RAN Design and Optimization.
4. Familiarity with AT&T’s inference mitigation programs (both internal and external sources) and general knowledge of the company’s spectrum portfolio.
5. Candidates should have well developed personal contacts both within HQ RAN Engineering and Market Level teams.
6. LTE & 5G RAN Certifications added plus

1. Demonstrated Network experience.
2. Strong oral and written communication.
3. Coverage analysis capabilities.
4. Wireless network experience and knowledge.
5. Ability to work independently and across multiple priorities.


Optimal candidate must have strong GIS/mapping skills (MapInfo/ArcGIS/QGIS) experience.

Our Principal Technology Strategy, earns between $143,800.00-$215,800.00 USD Annual, not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Caregiver Leave
  • Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected.
  • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Extensive employee wellness programs
  • Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone.

#LI-Onsite – Full-time office role-

 AT&T is leading the way to the future – for customers, businesses, and the industry. We're developing new technologies to make it easier for our customers to stay connected to their world. Together, we’ve built a premier integrated communications and entertainment company and an amazing place to work and grow. Team up with industry innovators every time you walk into work, creating the world you always imagined. Apply now!

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Dallas, Texas

Salary Range:

$143,800.00 - $215,800.00

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.



Job ID R-57167 Date posted 03/14/2025
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