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# Lead IT Analyst/ System Administrator

- **Company:** Sawdey Solution Services
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $112,000.0 - $152,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Outlook, CompTIA Security+, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Data Integrity, Information Technology Operations, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, SQL Databases, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9026593/lead-it-analyst-system-administrator

## About the Role

* 8+ years of experience
 + Supporting federal IT operations and maintenance
 + SQL and database management
 + Report generation and data analysis
 + Experience coordinating security compliance activities

Education Requirements:

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.

Certificate, License, and Registration Requirements: Preferred: ITIL 4 Foundation, AWS cert., or CompTIA Security+

Other Required Skills & Abilities:

 * Must be able to effectively communicate with customer and fulfill all duties and responsibilities as listed in the contract.
 * Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite including, but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

## Description

Provide information technology support to operate and maintain the online application processing, peer review management and applicant notification system providing critical infrastructure for the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) known as PRIMO (Peer Review Management Online).

Additional Responsibilities Include, but are not Limited To:

 * Oversee the Department of Education's PRIMO operations and maintenance
 * Generate reports and metrics
 * Help desk SLA/ticket-volume reporting
 * Manage user access and permissions
 * Ensure data integrity
 * Backup score-collection procedure during panels
 * Provide help desk support
 * Support virtual panel operations
 * Perform other duties, as assigned.


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