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

As Senior Lead Analyst Relations Manager, you will collaborate with the Senior Director of Analyst Relations, AR colleagues, Corporate Communications, business units, product management, and product marketing to enhance Lumen's reputation within the Industry Analyst community, including firms such as Gartner, Forrester, and IDC. You will be responsible for managing the company's visibility and influence among analysts who impact customer decisions. This role involves both internal and external activities, requiring independent management of multiple projects. You will also interact with VP and C-level executives as needed.

The Main Responsibilities Establish and sustain strategic relationships with key industry analysts by understanding their areas of focus and ensuring the organization addresses these areas.Develop and implement strategies for engaging with industry analysts who influence customer decisions.Bring a thorough knowledge of Lumen and each analyst to every analyst interaction.Acquire or enhance technical knowledge, including an in-depth understanding of networking and Lumen products and services, to coach subject matter experts and spokespeople in preparing content and presenting information specifically tailored for an analyst audience.Gain and maintain thorough knowledge of your beat area, including infrastructure, connectivity, communication, security, and Managed & Professional Services.  Educate sales on analyst insights and available AR resources.Coordinate program execution with other disciplines, such as PR and events, when appropriate.Manage multiple activities around Lumen’s annual Industry Analyst Forum.Help maintain internal AR databases and tracking mechanisms.Forecasts business opportunities and internal responses to ensure the continued growth and success of the organization.  Interfaces with all levels of management, including the senior leadership team, to negotiate and influence the building of consensus.  Leads all inbound and outbound analyst-related activities, including strategic planning, industry analyst reports (Magic Quadrants, Waves, Marketscapes, etc.), key product launches, message testing, and executive interactions. This leadership requires technical expertise and is a key part of the sales cycle, impacting sales revenues. Structures and leads all analyst briefings, inquiries, and strategic advisory sessions.Team player that can cast vision, illustrate tactics/strategy, and hold team members accountable. Must be a corporate spokesperson and influencer, sales support expert, and teacher to our junior and senior marketing managers across all VPs, and extending to other business units.Develops, negotiates, implements, and manages complex projects with external analysts, consultants, and vendors. Works independently, with only minimal management oversight.Works independently and leads teams to complete projects and major initiatives using judgment and technical experience.Monitor for relevant analyst research to summarize and send to key internal stakeholders.What We Look For in a Candidate

Required:

Excellent prioritization, strategic planning, and project management skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and relevant experience  6+ years of Analyst Relations experienceGood communication skills, both oral and writtenCapable of understanding highly competitive market landscapes and strategically positioning differentiation to the analyst community.A strong technical mind with the ability to quickly locate, dissect, and relay key information.Ability to help shape content targeted to an analyst audienceAbility to guide and counsel executives and other spokespeopleResults and metrics-oriented 

Preferred:

Master’s degree 6+ years of relevant experienceGood communication skills, both oral and writtenCapable of understanding highly competitive market landscapes and strategically positioning differentiation to the analyst community.A strong technical mind with the ability to quickly locate, dissect, and relay key information.Excellent project management, prioritization, and strategic planning skills Ability to help shape content targeted to an analyst audienceAbility to guide and counsel executives and other spokespeopleResults and metrics-oriented 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:

$129,639 - $172,852 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.
$136,121 - $181,494 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$142,603 - $190,137 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.

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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.

 

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Application Deadline
07/19/2025