Service Desk Lead (Active Secret Clearance)

Akima

Alexandria, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000–$170,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Business Administration, Coaching, Communication Skills, Community Support, Computer Science, Conflict Resolution, Customer Support/Service, Desktop Administration, Diversity, Federal Contracts, Government, Hardware Administration, Help Desk, IAT - Information Assurance Technical, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Incident Management, Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Information Technology & Information Systems, Knowledge Base, Knowledge Management, Legal, Maintenance Services, Medical Conditions, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SharePoint, Operational Support, People Management, Performance Management, Process Improvement, Production Systems, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Service Level Agreement (SLA), ServiceNow, Software Administration, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Trend Analysis, United States Department of Defense (DoD)
LOCATION
Alexandria, VA
POSTED
16 days ago
SUVI Global is looking for a Service Desk Lead to work in Alexandria, VA. The Service Desk Lead will support IT across all DoD OIG networks. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!


Responsibilities


+ Responsible for overseeing Tier 1 and Tier 2 support operations.

+ Ensuring prompt and effective resolution of incidents in alignment with ITIL-based service management practices.

+ Supervise service desk staff, manage daily workflows and monitor ticket queues to maintain service level agreements (SLAs).

+ Coordinate escalations to higher-tier support teams and ensure clear communication throughout the resolution process.

+ Accountable for maintaining the accuracy and relevance of the knowledge base, enabling consistent and efficient support.

+ Identify trends in support requests and collaborate with IT leadership to implement process improvements.

+ Play a key role in training new team members and fostering a culture of continuous learning and customer service excellence.


Qualifications


+ Active Secret security clearance.

+ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

+ Active IAT Level II certification.

+ 9 years of experience in helpdesk/desktop support roles to include incident management, problem management, service request fulfillment, remote troubleshooting, hardware and software support, and customer service.

+ 3 years of experience managing technical personnel, including performance management, training, scheduling, workload assignment, coaching and conflict resolution.

+ 2 years of experience with ServiceNow platform and M365 products in a production environment, with configuration and leveraging experience for ServiceNow Incident Management, Knowledge Management, Service Catalog, SharePoint, M365 Teams, and Exchange Online.


Desired Qualifications:


+ Preferred degree in computer science, information systems, business administration or information technology.

+ Preferred certification in Information Technology Information Library (ITIL) v3 or later.


Job ID


2026-23914

Work Type


On-Site

Pay Range


$150,000 - $170,000

Benefits


Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description


Work Where it Matters


Suvi, an Akima company, is not just another federal mission services contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.


At Suvi, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.


For our shareholders, Suvi provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.


For our government customers, Suvi delivers subject matter experts, an agile management approach, and innovative technologies that accomplish customers’ missions safely, securely, and efficiently.


As a Suvi employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

About the Company

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