IT Service Desk Lead
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Job description
The IT Service Desk Lead oversees the daily operations, service delivery, and technical performance of a high-volume IT Service Desk responsible for Tier 1-3 support. This role ensures operational excellence across incident management, customer service, quality assurance, performance reporting, and cross-functional IT coordination.
Responsibilities
Technical Support & Escalation Management:
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Provide hands-on support for complex issues across desktops, laptops, mobile devices, peripherals, networks, and enterprise systems.
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Lead Tier 2-3 escalations as required, supporting senior technical staff and ensuring proper resolution paths.
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Ensure staff follow approved escalation processes and maintain efficient information flow across the service organization.
Operational Excellence, Reporting & Governance:
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Develop, maintain, and optimize SOPs, knowledge articles, training materials, and technical documentation.
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Oversee staff training, performance improvement, and quality standards aligned with Government requirements.
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Monitor and analyze incident trends, service request volumes, escalation patterns, and operational risks; implement corrective actions as needed.
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Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly performance reports, including SLA compliance, trend analysis, capacity forecasting, and YTD comparisons.
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Submit required monthly Service Desk reporting NLT the 5th business day.
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Ensure compliance with contract requirements, SLAs/OLAs, cybersecurity policies, and enterprise IT governance standards.
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Provide proactive communication and status updates to Government PM/COR on incidents, risks, outages, and performance concerns.
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Participate in daily IT operations meetings and coordinate with infrastructure, network, cybersecurity, and application teams.
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Identify service improvement opportunities and implement enhancements to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Requirements
Required:
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Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
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8+ years of IT Service Desk or IT operations experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
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Active TS/SCI security clearance.
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DoD 8570 IAT II certification (e.g., Security+ CE).
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Experience supporting DoD enterprise environments (JWICS, NIPR, SIPR, NSANET).
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Experience with Remedy or similar ITSM platforms.
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Strong leadership, communication, and staff development skills.
Preferred:
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ITIL v4, A+ or Network+ certifications.
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Experience with Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems.
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Working knowledge of enterprise networking fundamentals.
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Experience applying business analysis techniques to enhance operations.
Benefits & conditions
We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including paid parental leave and immediate vesting in our 401(k). Give us a try and become part of a curated group of professionals at Integral Federal!
Our package also includes:
· Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
· Flexible Spending Accounts
· Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
· Life Insurance
· Paid Time Off & Holidays
· Earned Bonuses & Awards
· Professional Training Reimbursement
· Employee Assistance Program