Help Desk Lead

Description & Requirements

The Help Desk Lead will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the Tier 1 Help Desk team.

The Lead will follow industry standard best practices for Help Desk support and customer service.

The Lead will ensure that the Team is adhering to schedules and maintaining a professional work environment both within the group and with other support Tiers and all customers of the Help Desk.

The Lead will ensure that the team is using all available resources to resolve tickets and ensure Tier 1 has collected all information necessary for the next Tier of support.

The Lead will ensure that unresolved aging tickets at any Tier are actively addressed and followed up on.

The Lead will ensure that all deliverables are accurate and timely.

The Lead will provide presentation support, if necessary.

The Lead will handle various system administrative tasks within the ticket management software.

The Help Desk Lead will adhere to the items as listed in the Help Desk task assignment.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS147, T3, Band 6

Team Oversight and Management:



* Supervise and manage all aspects of the Tier 1 Help Desk Team.


* Provide training and mentorship to Tier 1 Help Desk Staff.


* Address any issues or conflicts within the Tier 1 Team promptly and effectively.


* Ensure adherence to work schedules, with at least 2 Help Desk staff present during operational hours.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:



* Monitor Tier 1 team performance and ensure compliance with industry standards.


* Provide weekly Help Desk coverage schedules to the COR and Help Desk Manager.


* Report any issues adversely affecting the Help Desk or its customers to the Help Desk Manager promptly.


* Conduct regular systems health checks and report findings to relevant stakeholders.


* Customer Service and Ticket Management:


* Ensure Tier 1 staff follow industry-standard best practices for Help Desk support and customer service.


* Provide day-to-day technical support to employees for hardware and software systems.


* Respond to and diagnose problems through discussion with users, troubleshooting, and escalation as necessary.


* Coordinate ticket assignments, escalations, and resolutions among Help Desk tiers and external support teams.


* Ensure timely and effective resolution of users' problems, queries, or complaints.

Administrative Tasks and Documentation:



* Handle various system administrative tasks within the ticket management software.


* Document all communication regarding tickets in the ticket management system promptly.


* Ensure accuracy and completeness of all deliverables, including reports and documentation.

Requirements:



* Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or 4+ years of equivalent experience in lieu of the degree requirement.


* 5+ years of related work experience in Help Desk support.


* Due to fede...