Operations Manager / Project Manager IICBP Technology Service Desk (TSD)Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time
Clearance Requirement: CBP Background Investigation (Unclassified)
Position SummaryAretec is seeking an
Operations Manager / Project Manager II to provide day-to-day operational leadership for the
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Technology Service Desk (TSD). This role supports a large-scale, multi-site service desk operating across Ashburn, VA; Orlando, FL; and San Antonio, TX and works closely with the Program Manager to ensure consistent performance, staffing coverage, and service quality across all locations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on operations leader with strong service desk supervisory experience and a customer-focused mindset.
What You'll Do- Serve as the day-to-day operations manager for CBP TSD operations across all supported locations.
- Continuously monitor call, chat, email, and ticket workflows and adjust staffing and assignments to mitigate impacts from volume spikes or staffing shortages.
- Ensure appropriate supervisory coverage across all shifts and locations.
- Identify and promptly report operational events, such as increased volumes or extended wait times, to the Government.
- Produce after-action reports for operational events, including root cause analysis, mitigation actions taken, and recommendations for improvement.
- Ensure all work performed by contract personnel complies with established CBP TSD processes and procedures.
- Support the preparation and delivery of daily CIO reports, daily metrics briefings, and weekly performance reports.
- Support the Program Manager in all program management and operational oversight activities.
- Manage onboarding and offboarding of contract staff in compliance with CBP policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications- Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in an IT service desk or technical support environment.
- Highly customer-focused, responsive, reliable, and detail-oriented.
- Strong managerial, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Sole U.S. citizenship required and ability to successfully pass a CBP Background Investigation (BI).
Preferred Qualifications- ITIL v4 Foundation certification.
- HDI Support Center Manager (SCM) certification.
- Experience supporting 24x7 IT service desk operations.
- Prior CBP or DHS experience.
- Experience with ServiceNow and Amazon Connect.
- Experience managing a remote or hybrid workforce.
Why Join Aretec- Support a mission-critical federal program with national-level impact.
- Work closely with senior program leadership in a collaborative environment.
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Certification and Professional Development Support
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
