Lead Service Desk Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$140K — $189K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, management, or related field
  • Minimum of 8 years managing an IT service desk
  • Experience in a biomedical research or healthcare setting preferred
  • Knowledge of ITIL and customer service best practices
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Help Desk Institute certification preferred
  • Relevant Microsoft or Apple certifications required

Responsibilities

  • Manage overall Service Desk operations for NHLBI contract
  • Support approximately 2,200 staff and various devices
  • Oversee tiered support model with NIH Service Desk
  • Maintain current systems documentation and SOPs
  • Resolve customer inquiries and issues promptly
  • Manage Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 support teams
  • Oversee support for medical instruments and audio/visual equipment

Benefits

  • Full-flex work week allowing personal flexibility
  • 401K plan with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team for career development
  • Professional growth opportunities with paid education
  • Access to cutting-edge technology for learning
  • Generous paid vacation and 10 company-paid holidays
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
MBI (T2)

Job Family:
Technical Support Services

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Customer Inquiries, Employee Management, IT Service Desk
Certifications:
None
Experience:
8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking a Lead Service Desk Manager to join our program supporting the biomedical research community for our customer with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institutes of Health.

Responsibilities:

  • Overall management responsibility for Service Desk operations for contract NHLBI to include client interface, staff management, and act as an escalation point for end user concerns.
  • Manage the NHLBI IT Service Desk, supporting approximately 2,200 staff and various computing devices.
  • Oversee the tiered support model and ensure integration with NIH Service Desk and CIT.
  • Maintain up-to-date systems documentation and SOPs.
  • Ensure customer inquiries and issues are resolved promptly and efficiently.
  • Responsibilities include managing the Tier 1 Service desk as well as Tier 2 desktop support teams, and Tier 3 desktop engineering team.
  • Also responsible for managing the support activity for medical instrument controllers and conference room audio/visual equipment.


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in IT, management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience managing an IT service desk.
  • Preferred experience in a biomedical research or healthcare setting.
  • Knowledge of ITIL and customer service best practices.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • At least one Help Desk Institute certification: Help Desk Manager, Desktop Support Manager, Support Center Manager
  • Also required are one or more of the following (or current equivalent):
    • MTA: Microsoft Technology Associate
    • MCSA: Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate
    • MSCE: Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert
    • Apple Certified Support Professional
    • Certified Associate in Project Management


Desired Qualifications:

  • Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you build your skills and own your career
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and 10 company-paid holidays


The likely salary range for this position is $140,250 - $189,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid

Work Location:
USA MD Bethesda

Additional Work Locations:

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