User Support Specialist

Skills
Computer ScienceAdoptionAnalytical SkillsBusiness ProcessIT Service ManagementRoot CauseService-Level Agreements
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Information Systems or related field or equivalent experience
  • 3 to 7 years of IT user support experience including Tier 2 and Tier 3 troubleshooting
  • Proficiency with ServiceNow or similar ticket management platforms
  • Experience with root cause analysis incident management and problem resolution
  • Strong knowledge of federal help desk operations and SLA compliance
  • Experience creating and maintaining FAQs troubleshooting guides and user documentation
  • Professional empathetic communication skills
  • Understanding of escalation processes and coordination with technical teams
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance

Nice to have

  • ITIL knowledge
  • ServiceNow CSA
  • Federal systems experience
  • Ticket trend analysis
  • Automated support mindset
  • Leadership experience
  • Agile familiarity
  • GSA support experience

Day to day

  • Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for federal users and resolve escalated technical issues with speed and professionalism
  • Troubleshoot workflow and business process problems using ServiceNow and other approved ticketing platforms
  • Maintain knowledge bases training materials and user guides while collaborating with resolver groups to improve service delivery