Help Desk Manager

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Washington, DC
Salary
$111,155–$150,385 / yr
Posted
56 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $163k
This role $131k
$101k most similar roles pay here $206k

This role pays less than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $130,770–$196,067 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $131k versus about $163k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1123 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 984 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Help Desk Manager

The Unclassified Help Desk Manager serves as a critical leader within the technical support services team, providing essential IT support for unclassified systems. This role involves managing, mentoring, and developing a team of technicians who troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues. The manager is responsible for overseeing help desk operations, streamlining workflows, implementing training programs, and analyzing performance metrics to ensure high-quality service delivery. To succeed, the candidate must possess strong customer service skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and a CompTIA Security+ certification within six months of hire. This position addresses the technical challenge of maintaining operational efficiency and resolving complex user issues within a government environment, ensuring that all support processes align with organizational goals and strict compliance standards for unclassified systems.

What you'll do

  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of help desk technicians to ensure high-quality service delivery.
  • Oversee the troubleshooting and resolution of hardware, software, and network issues on unclassified systems.
  • Ensure staff use appropriate tools and platforms to document, track, and resolve support requests accurately.
  • Plan and prioritize help desk activities to maximize resolution rates and minimize system downtime.
  • Develop and implement training programs to enhance technician skills and improve customer service outcomes.
  • Analyze performance metrics to identify opportunities for process optimization and tool enhancements.
  • Simulate or replicate user-reported problems to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
  • Recommend system and workflow improvements to reduce recurring issues and improve the overall user experience.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Must have at least 5 years of related experience.
  • Must obtain CompTIA Security+ certification within 6 months of starting.
  • Must pass a basic English language assessment test.
  • Proficiency in customer service, IT support, and Microsoft Office is required.
  • A BA or BS degree is preferred.
  • US Citizenship.

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