Help Desk Analyst - CECOM Security Clearance

Position: Help Desk Analyst - CECOM with Security Clearance
New Help Desk Analyst - CECOM Aberdeen, MD Apply All hired employees are expected to have experience with Microsoft Copilot and / or an approved equivalent AI solution. Summary DSA, Inc is seeking a Help Desk Analyst to provide responsive, customer-focused technical support for users of mission-critical software applications and information technology systems. The Help Desk Analyst will troubleshoot user issues, manage service desk tickets, support system adoption, contribute to knowledge management, and assist with pre-deployment validation of application changes to ensure a reliable end-user experience.

Required Skills
* Active Secret security clearance.
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, plus four (4) years of relevant experience within the last four (4) years;
Three (3) additional years of applicable experience, with appropriate certifications or relevant experience, may be substituted for the degree requirement, for a total of seven (7) years of experience.
* Service Desk experience providing end-user support, troubleshooting, ticket tracking, and problem resolution.
* Experience with Quality Assurance (QA) testing, including validating application changes before deployment, documenting defects, and confirming fixes meet requirements.
* Experience using JIRA or a similar ticketing/workflow management tool.
* Working knowledge of AI concepts and practical applications Desired Qualifications
* Experience supporting the DoD. Responsibilities
* Provide functional and technical support for assigned software applications, IT systems, or product suites.
* Respond to user inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and perform problem resolution through the service desk process.
* Monitor service desk workflow, ticket volume, and support data to identify trends, potential outages, or downtime affecting critical IT assets and services.
* Support continuous improvement of the customer-facing portal by recommending enhancements, updating content, and identifying opportunities to improve the user experience.
* Provide user guidance, recommendations, and training to help customers effectively use supported applications and systems.
* Understand, follow, and promote Agile principles and team-based continuous improvement practices.
* Support continuous cybersecurity risk management by following established security procedures and escalating potential concerns as appropriate.
* Participate in pre-deployment application testing by validating changes from an end-user perspective, documenting defects, and supporting release readiness. #DSA
209 #LI-JE1 The posted salary range is a good-faith estimate. Actual compensation will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors. DSA - Salary Pay Range $60,000 - $70,000 USD Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

DSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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