APR Technical Lead

DecisionPoint seeks an APR Technical Lead to oversee Tier 2 Advanced Problem Resolution operations supporting the USPTO Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Service Desk Operations Division (SDOD).

This position is responsible for overall project management of complex, multi-task Tier 2 IT support operations within a large federal enterprise environment. The APR Technical Lead ensures advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, escalation management, workforce coordination, SLA compliance, and continuous operational improvement across specialized technical support functions., * Responsible for overall project management of complex, multi-task Tier 2 IT support operations.

• Plan, organize, and manage groups of employees engaged in various advanced technical duties.
• Provide administrative and technical direction to personnel and work without supervision.
• Coordinate approved contract activities and ensure that all services meet required schedules and/or production standards.
• Establish improved procedures and controls, where necessary, to ensure operational effectiveness and SLA compliance.
• Provide customer representatives with the status and activities of personnel covered under the contract.
• Respond to administrative and technical requests from Government customer representatives.
• Apply continuous evaluation and control measures to ensure performance standards are achieved.
• Liaise with team members, management, and clients to ensure assigned tasks are completed to required standards.
• Identify risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate operational impact.
• Analyze existing operations and schedule training sessions and meetings to implement improvements.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and technical developments to enhance service delivery.
• Provide deliverables, including technical reports and presentations to relevant stakeholders.
• Lead Tier 2 troubleshooting efforts involving desktop systems, enterprise applications, SASE, MFA, identity management, and account-related issues.
• Oversee call management, accounts management, reporting, and workforce management within the Tier 2 environment.
• Conduct root cause analysis, Known Error documentation, and trend analysis for recurring incidents.
• Support migration initiatives and surge ticket volumes while maintaining SLA performance.

Clearance Requirement

Ability to successfully obtain and maintain a Tier 1 Investigation (Low Risk).

Education (Required)

BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, Management, or equivalent.

Experience (Required)

Fifteen (15) years of IT experience with at least ten (10) years of experience in a management position or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Proven experience managing a Tier 2 specialized support desk in a large enterprise environment, preferably supporting more than 10,000 users.

Experience providing Tier 2 management including call management, accounts management, reporting, and workforce management.

Demonstrated experience managing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and performance reporting in a structured IT environment.

Technical Knowledge (Required)

• Advanced troubleshooting of Windows operating systems and endpoint devices

• Active Directory and account provisioning management

• Enterprise IT service management platforms (ServiceNow or similar)

• Microsoft enterprise technologies

• Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and identity management solutions

• Incident and Problem Management processes

• Trend analysis and root cause documentation methodologies

Certifications

Required: ITIL Certification One or more Microsoft Certifications (MCSE or similar)

Preferred: Advanced Microsoft or enterprise infrastructure certifications

Skills

• Technical leadership of Tier 2 operations

• Analytical problem-solving and root cause analysis

• Risk identification and mitigation planning

• Cross-functional coordination and stakeholder engagement

• Workforce management oversight

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Presentation and briefing capabilities