Full-Time

Help Desk Analyst

24x7 Operations

Updated on 8/1/2026

Deadline 8/1/27
Edgewater IT

Edgewater IT

201-500 employees

Government IT consulting with security clearances

Compensation Overview

$24.04 - $26.44/hr

+ Employer matching contribution + Tuition reimbursement + Technical training reimbursement + Exercise reimbursement + Computer reimbursement

No H1B Sponsorship

Frederick, MD, USA + 1 more

More locations: United States

In Person

Frequent local travel and occasional statewide or out-of-state travel may be required.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • The candidate must be a United States citizen and possess an active Secret clearance.
  • The candidate must have experience in a customer support, service desk, or call center role.
  • The candidate must demonstrate strong communication and customer service skills.
  • The candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • The candidate must be able to follow defined procedures and document work clearly.
  • The candidate must be willing to work rotating shifts, including nights or weekends.
Responsibilities
  • Provide technical and functional support for the Defense Travel System.
  • Deliver travel support services across the Department of Defense to DTS travelers, routing officials, Travel Managers, Military Recruits, and others seeking DoD travel assistance.
  • Research and advise customers on travel-related processes and regulations, including the Joint Travel Regulations and DoD Travel Financial Management Regulation.
  • Troubleshoot and identify issues with using the Defense Travel System.
  • Interact with users through live chat, telephone, or desktop support software.
  • Collect and track incident information, ensuring a quality end-to-end customer experience.
  • Conduct initial assessment, troubleshooting, research, and resolution for basic incidents, and engage other service desk resources for complex issues.
  • Provide assistance with completing temporary duty travel authorization and vouchers, and local vouchers.
  • Guide travel administrators through Defense Travel System administrative tasks, including updating routing lists, lines of accounting, and budgets.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience with the Defense Travel System.
  • Experience supporting government or enterprise customers.
  • Familiarity with regulated environments or formal compliance requirements.
  • Experience supporting Defense Travel Systems in a travel clerk, Non-DTS Entry Agent, or Defense Travel Administrator role.
  • Familiarity with Joint Travel Regulations and Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations.

Edgewater IT provides IT consulting services focused on U.S. government clients. It offers expertise across the IT life cycle including program and project management, system and network operations, and cyber security, drawing on a workforce that often holds top secret clearances and advanced degrees. The company works with federal agencies and contracting partners, delivering staffing and governance support as well as policy guidance to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Edgewater differentiates itself by combining large-company capabilities with small-company attention, backed by a woman-owned status, deep government experience, and a culture that emphasizes qualified, committed personnel and competitive, stable compensation. Its goal is to be the best IT consulting partner for government clients by providing the right talent and knowledge to meet mission needs while maintaining contracting compliance and quality.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Maryland

Founded

2002

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What believers are saying

  • Biden-Harris goal awards 15% federal contracts to small disadvantaged firms by FY 2025.
  • Stronger cybersecurity mandates require mandatory incident reporting matching Edgewater federal security expertise.
  • New FBI $138M data center contract proves large-scale federal IT operations capability.

What critics are saying

  • Tom Ferrando leadership loss creates critical federal IT mergers gap within 6–12 months.
  • Palantir and Andurand offer 20–30% higher salaries, threatening top-secret clearance talent within 8–14 months.
  • DOE contract vehicle expires Jan 2027 without replacement, risking $65.5M obligations in 6–9 months.

What makes Edgewater IT unique

  • Woman-owned small business delivering woman-owned small business compliance without sacrificing quality.
  • Top-secret clearance team unmatched in federal IT lifecycle expertise.
  • Stability and government depth fostering employee loyalty and client success.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

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