You will work closely with internal engineering and analytics teams to translate network domain expertise into actionable workflows and automated solutions and serve as a go-to resource for cross-functional teams navigating complex circuit and facility data. This role is focused on applying deep operational knowledge of Telcordia-based inventory and provisioning systems to help scale automation, improve data quality, and accelerate systems development in support of client's facility decommission.
Overview We are looking for a seasoned telecom systems contractor to support the Network Facilities Optimization & Decommission (NFOD) program. This role is focused on applying deep operational knowledge of Telcordia-based inventory and provisioning systems to help scale automation, improve data quality, and accelerate systems development in support of client's facility decommission. You will work closely with internal engineering and analytics teams to translate network domain expertise into actionable workflows and automated solutions and serve as a go-to resource for cross-functional teams navigating complex circuit and facility data.
Core Responsibilities
Serve as subject matter expert on Telcordia systems (TIRKS, LFACS, Switch OS, SOAC) and their data models, workflows, and interdependencies
Support automation development by translating complex network inventory and provisioning processes into structured business and system requirements
Leverage IVAPP and Nautilus (IEN) knowledge to validate circuit data, identify gaps, and improve cross-system reconciliation
Apply OSP/IOF expertise to support facility-level decommission analysis copper, fiber, interoffice routes, and associated circuit inventory
Utilize NAR data to support circuit utilization tracking, decom modeling, and facility exit planning
Partner with analytics and development teams to design scalable workflows that reduce manual effort across inventory, billing, and decommission processes
Support legacy transport migration planning and circuit hierarchy analysis across optical and TDM networks
Build and maintain working relationships across cross-functional teams; clearly communicate complex network concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Review and validate data outputs from automated systems against known network configurations and operational norms
Document system-to-system data flows, provisioning workflows, and decommission decision logic
Required Skills
Telcordia systems (expert): TIRKS, LFACS, Switch OS, SOAC deep familiarity with data models, record structures, and operational workflows
NAR: circuit utilization, data mining, and decom modeling
IVAPP: provisioning and service profile data, circuit-to-facility relationships
OSP/IOF (extensive): outside plant and interoffice facility design, assignment, and retirement workflows
Business/systems analysis: ability to document complex processes, write requirements, and bridge network operations and technical development teams
Communication: superior written and verbal skills; able to translate complex network data into plain language for stakeholders and leadership
Data fluency: comfortable working with large structured datasets, validating records, and identifying anomalies without needing to write code
Nice to Have
Experience supporting network decommission or consolidation programs
Legacy transport migration planning experience
Familiarity with AI tools (Claude, Gemini, or similar) for automation and efficiency
Experience with Smartsheet or Canvas for project tracking and reporting
Familiarity with Python or SQL for data validation and ad-hoc queries
Familiarity with BPMN or structured process notation
Education & Certifications
Bachelor's degree or four or more years of relevant work experience
Six or more years of relevant telecom industry experience
Advanced degree or certification in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, or Project Management a plus
EEO: Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.