The Network Development Analyst is responsible for supporting the procurement of domestic and international long haul and subsea network services and assets for Meta's global backbone network. Analyst activities will include identification of supply in the market, contributing to sourcing strategies for new assets, generating requirement documents, and evaluation criteria. Working with Sourcing Managers, Backbone Planning and Engineering teams to document process and workflow. Assisting with program oversight and reporting for internal teams and management. Primary activities will cover the Americas region.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 7+ years of contract sourcing, negotiation, OR Outside Plant construction contracting work experience Business and technical knowledge, spreadsheets and project/program tracking. Financial forecasting budgeting experience. Experience preparing and presenting quantitative and qualitative comparative analysis and reports. MS Suite proficiency, with experience using spreadsheet tools and/or programs. Detail oriented with experience managing multiple cross-functional tasks and projects. Negotiation skills and experience problem solving. Work experience in procurement or sale of dark fiber, or lit capacity services. Construction estimating, planning and project management experience. Experience in procurement of new route construction services is desirable. GIS/geospatial mapping systems tool experience. Permitting and underlying rights knowledge experience. Existing carrier/telecom/provider knowledge within North America.