Lead complex telecommunications projects including IP migrations and TDM-to-IP transitions; negotiate and manage interconnection/IP agreements; oversee numbering and porting services; support regulatory compliance and robocall mitigation; manage budgets, proposals, and client advisory work; supervise one direct report and provide cross-functional subject-matter expertise.
JSI invites you to join our team as a Senior Consultant on our Business Advisory Services team, where you'll play a critical role in advancing broadband and telecommunications initiatives that expand connectivity and drive digital inclusion—while advancing your career within a mission-driven, growth-focused organization.
About the Company:
JSI is a leading full-service consulting firm specializing in broadband solutions. For over 60 years, we have provided independent communications service providers with expert financial, engineering, management, operational, regulatory, and strategic guidance. Our extensive industry knowledge and proven track record of success have empowered clients to achieve sustainable growth and profitability. With clients nationwide and a powerful presence in markets across the United States, JSI empowers rural and regional broadband providers to expand, evolve, and excel in a rapidly shifting digital world.
Position Overview:
The Business Advisory Services Senior Consultant is responsible for leading complex telecommunications carrier projects involving IP migration, interconnection agreement negotiations, numbering and porting services, regulatory support, and budget management. This role serves as a subject matter expert for internal teams and clients, helping clients navigate technical, operational, contractual, and regulatory requirements while supporting service continuity and business growth.
JSI is a leading full-service consulting firm specializing in broadband solutions. For over 60 years, we have provided independent communications service providers with expert financial, engineering, management, operational, regulatory, and strategic guidance. Our extensive industry knowledge and proven track record of success have empowered clients to achieve sustainable growth and profitability. With clients nationwide and a powerful presence in markets across the United States, JSI empowers rural and regional broadband providers to expand, evolve, and excel in a rapidly shifting digital world.
Position Overview:
The Business Advisory Services Senior Consultant is responsible for leading complex telecommunications carrier projects involving IP migration, interconnection agreement negotiations, numbering and porting services, regulatory support, and budget management. This role serves as a subject matter expert for internal teams and clients, helping clients navigate technical, operational, contractual, and regulatory requirements while supporting service continuity and business growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead IP migration initiatives, including first-time migrations, network rearrangements, and transitions from TDM-based connectivity to IP-based solutions.
- Negotiate and manage ICA/IP agreements, coordinating with carriers, clients, and regulatory bodies to support compliant and commercially sound outcomes.
- Supervise and develop one direct report by assigning work, reviewing progress, providing guidance, and supporting professional growth.
- Provide subject matter expertise and cross-functional support to Regulatory, Number Portability Services, Billing and Ordering, Revenue Requirements, Engineering, and related business teams.
- Support development, implementation, and client education for the Voice Evolution projects.
- Manage service budgets, revenue expectations, work proposals, statements of work, and rate-related inputs to support business planning and profitability.
- Oversee Numbering and Porting Essentials services, including client education, issue resolution, regulatory updates, and service enhancements.
- Support robocall mitigation database certification and robocall mitigation program plans, including compliance guidance and client communications.
- Serve in an industry leadership capacity, including participation as NANC Vice Chair, to monitor emerging telecommunications policy, numbering, porting, robocall, and IP transition issues.
Required Qualifications
- Significant experience in telecommunications regulatory, interconnection, numbering, portability, IP migration, or network services environments.
- Experience negotiating or supporting interconnection agreements, IP arrangements, carrier relationships, and network transition projects.
- Working knowledge of regulatory compliance processes, robocall mitigation requirements, numbering administration, and client advisory services.
- Experience managing budgets, proposals, statements of work, service pricing inputs and revenue targets.
Core Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of telecommunications networks, IP migration, interconnection, numbering, number portability, and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to interpret FCC rules, industry requirements, client needs, and operational constraints to provide practical recommendations.
- Excellent negotiation, project management, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Demonstrate ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and support multiple internal departments and client-facing initiatives.
- Leadership capability, including coaching, delegation, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
- Generous PTO and wellness opportunities.
- Ongoing professional development and educational opportunities.
About
About the CompanyJSI is a leading full-service consulting firm specializing in broadband solutions. For over 60 years, we have provided independent communications service providers with expert financial, engineering, management, operational, regulatory, and strategic guidance. Our extensive industry knowledge and proven track record of success have empowered clients to achieve sustainable growth and profitability. With over 1000 clients nationwide and a powerful presence in markets like Florida, Texas, Maryland, and Alaska, JSI empowers rural and regional broadband providers to expand, evolve, and excel in a rapidly shifting digital world.To learn more about JSI, visit us at jsitel.com.
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