Full-Time

Help Desk Manager

Deadline 4/30/27
TekSynap

TekSynap

501-1,000 employees

Government IT services and information management

Compensation Overview

$115k - $150k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Washington, DC, USA

In Person

On-site in Washington, DC; occasional CONUS travel (<10%).

US Citizenship Required

Category
IT & Security (2)
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Requirements
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the NMCI NGEN technical arena
  • Proven experience in managing a help desk operation with a significant customer base (approximately 800 customers)
  • In-depth knowledge of all aspects of the NGEN/NMCI program
  • Familiarity with the hardware and software utilized within the NMCI framework
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences
  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate with various stakeholders and leadership
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate technical problems and provide actionable recommendations
  • Strong analytical skills to monitor and address recurring technical issues
  • Proven leadership abilities in managing teams and driving performance in a help desk environment
  • Experience in training and mentoring staff to enhance service delivery
  • Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.
  • Active IAT II Certification
  • Active Secret security clearance
  • US Citizen
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain any necessary security clearances
  • Willingness to travel as required for meetings and training sessions
Responsibilities
  • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the NGEN/NMCI Contract DZ002 and Task Order FZ016, including Service Level Requirements and the Requirement to Award Process Tool (RAPT). - Ensure compliance with contract specifications and Service Level Agreements (SLA).
  • Oversee and facilitate NGEN/NMCI transitions, including planning schedules, rollouts, and architecture requirements.
  • Implement unique technical requirements associated with NGEN/NMCI initiatives.
  • Coordinate and resolve NGEN/NMCI issues among CNIC HQ personnel and leadership.
  • Act as a liaison between various stakeholders, including Leidos, NCTAMS LANT, PEO Digital, and Enterprise Services.
  • Develop and disseminate training materials and information to all levels of the chain of command.
  • Regularly communicate through Beltway Weekly updates, regional meetings, and weekly meetings with customer support managers.
  • Monitor recurring and claimant-specific technical problems related to the Navy's NGEN/NMCI efforts.
  • Evaluate technical issues and provide relevant data and recommendations to the Leidos PM NMCI NGEN program office, NCTAMS LANT Customer Relation Management (CRM) team, and CNIC leadership.
  • Manage a help desk operation supporting approximately 800 customers, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and timely resolution of issues.
  • Supervise help desk staff and provide guidance and support as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

TekSynap delivers information management and IT services for Federal, state, and local government customers. It helps agencies plan, implement, and manage information technology environments that support rapid technological change, focusing on scalable data management, systems integration, and agile delivery. Its approach blends the structure and process of large organizations with the flexibility and cost efficiency of smaller teams to meet government requirements. The company's differentiator is its founders’ deep government experience and track record across major deployments (e.g., Department of Veterans Affairs), which informs a pragmatic, customer-focused delivery model. TekSynap’s goal is to help government clients move quickly and effectively using the right information technology to support their mission while balancing performance and cost.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

2008

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What believers are saying

  • Secured $11.9B DLA J6 IDIQ prime from 2024 to 2034.
  • Acquired JBA to strengthen FBI mission support.
  • Ocient partnership advances hyperscale analytics for DoD.

What critics are saying

  • 8(a) graduation in 2026 ends set-asides; General Dynamics undercuts bids.
  • Tyto Athene recaptures Army contracts using McDowell's $4B pipeline.
  • DLA shifts J6 task orders to JETS 2.0 rivals, cuts access 40-60%.

What makes TekSynap unique

  • TekSynap combines large-firm infrastructure with agile cost-effective delivery.
  • Founders' decade-long experience spans VA nationwide deployments and $100M sectors.
  • 91% employee satisfaction exceeds typical U.S. firms by 34 points.

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