Service Level Manager

Overview

Tek Synap is seeking a Service Level Manager (SLM) to support our client in Arlington, VA. The SLM will be responsible for managing and reporting on Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across multiple IT service towers. This role requires a proactive leader with strong analytical, communication, and ITIL‑aligned service management skills. Tek Synap is a fast growing, high‑tech company that understands the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive, well‑planned information management environment.

“Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

Benefits include a competitive package with health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability plans, vacation time, and holidays.

• Monitor SLA compliance and ensure adherence to contractual performance metrics.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to track critical SLAs and KPIs;
  Service Now experience is a plus.
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual SLA performance reports.
• Coordinate with team leads across service towers to ensure high‑quality service delivery.
• Conduct trend analysis and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement Service Improvement Plans (SIPs) for failing SLAs.
• Present exemption requests to the client when SLA failures occur due to extenuating circumstances.
• Support strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain documentation and auditable reporting processes for SLA management.

• 2+ years of experience managing SLAs for IT Operations.
• 3+ years of experience in leadership roles for Service Desk, Data Center, or Network teams.
• Service Now ITSM/ITOM experience.
• ITIL v4 Foundation Certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Strong analytical and reporting skills; experience with dashboards and KPI tracking.
• Excellent communication skills for client and stakeholder engagement.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

• Experience supporting federal clients.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a high‑demand environment.

• Location:
  
  Arlington, VA
• Type of environment:
  Hybrid
• Noise level: N/A
• Work schedule:
  
  Day shift Monday – Friday; may be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of travel:
  Less than 10%

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds;

up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to successfully obtain Public Trust.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Tek Synap is a drug‑free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Tek Synap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”).

This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Tek Synap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact  for assistance.

Job Location s

US-VA-Arlington

Category Technical Support/Help Desk

Type Regular Full-Time