Lumen

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About Lumen Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress. We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future. The Role The Lead Permitting Analyst in the Mass Markets FP&A team supports Lumen’s fiber-to-the-home business by tracking fiber construction permits, analyzing permit trends, and coordinating with engineering, construction, and government teams to align permitting with project milestones. Responsibilities include tracking fiber construction permit volume and capacity across municipalities, collecting data from internal and external sources, and measuring throughput and backlog to improve forecasts and build plans. Candidates should have financial forecasting experience, strong communication skills, regulatory knowledge, and a keen ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously. This role will play a critical part in advancing Lumen’s fiber build strategy. Working Location This position has been designated as fully remote in the U.S. The Main Responsibilities · Maintain a centralized database of permit availability, restrictions, and timelines across all active and planned build zones. · Analyze trends in permit issuance and capacity constraints to inform strategic planning and deployment schedules. · Work closely with engineering, construction, government affairs, and legal teams to align permitting timelines with project and build milestones. · Attend public and closed meetings, hearings, and stakeholder sessions with local government officials as needed. · Provide regular updates and reporting to internal stakeholders on permitting status and capacity metrics. What We Look For in a Candidate Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in Finance, or related field. · 5+ years of experience in permitting, government relations, or infrastructure development. · Understanding of municipal permitting processes and fiber network deployment. · Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. · Ability to travel nationally as needed (expected to be up to 25% of the time). Preferred Qualifications · Experience working with local governments in telecommunications or utility sectors. · Familiarity with permitting constraints across various markets. Compensation This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors Location Based Pay Ranges $82,969 - $110,625 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY. $87,117 - $116,156 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI. $91,266 - $121,688 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process Learn more about Lumen's: Benefits Bonus Structure #LI-HR1 Requisition #: 339991 Background Screening If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Equal Employment Opportunities We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. Disclaimer The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name. Application Deadline 10/03/2025