Helpdesk Application Analyst

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A Helpdesk Application Analyst acts as an escalation point, tech mentor, and is responsible for ensuring high-quality support, resolving complex technical issues, and managing ticket queues. They bridge the gap between non‑technical staff and technicians by training, optimizing workflows, maintaining documentation, and ensuring SLA compliance.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $55,224.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Technical Support:
  Providing 1st level, and sometimes 2nd level, support via phone, email, or chat.
• Troubleshooting:
  Diagnosing and fixing issues with computers, printers, software applications, phones, tablets, hotspots, VPN, and peripheral devices.
• Ticket Management:
  Logging, tracking, and prioritizing support tickets to ensure timely resolution.
• Account Administration:
  Managing user accounts and permissions, including password resets and Active Directory management.
• Documentation:
  Creating and updating knowledge base articles, FAQs, and user training guides.
• System Maintenance:
  Performing basic ticketing system management, departmental‑specific permissions, and peripheral support.
• Escalation:
  Escalating complex issues that cannot be resolved to higher‑tier technical teams.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base bi‑weekly salary.

You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:

• Technical Proficiency:
  Basic understanding of IT systems, operating systems (Windows/MacOS), and network protocols.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain technical issues to non‑technical users.
• Problem‑Solving:
  Strong analytical skills to diagnose root causes.
• Customer Service: A customer‑focused attitude and patience.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full‑time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program:
  Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi‑weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully‑funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180…