Customer Service Representative - Help Desk

Maximus; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus, Inc. is seeking a Helpdesk Technician II to deliver remote desktop and operational support for CMS-related programs. You will install and maintain desktops and peripherals, diagnose user issues, and document resolutions in our ticketing system.

Experience in customer support or call center environments is preferred; familiarity with MFA, accounts, and role requests helps ensure rapid issue resolution for CMS staff and external partners.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 0-2 years of experience.
• Ability to read, understand and perform routine tasks within guidelines.
• Experience in customer support or call center support is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Desktop and Operational Support to assigned site and remote offices.
• Install, configure, maintain, and support desktops, laptops, printers, and peripherals.
• Diagnose and resolve user issues; use remote desktop to assist home/office users.
• Create written problem resolution updates in the ticketing system.

Skills

Remote support

Desktop support

Ticketing systems

Call center telephony

Customer support

Log monitoring

MS Office Suite

Remote desktop software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ticketing system

Imaging/deployment software

Remote desktop software

Job description

Description & RequirementsMaximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission critical programs for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Through these partnerships, Maximus delivers compliant, mission driven services that help millions access vital healthcare information and benefits.This position will support our Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Helpdesk is integral to this program, delivering comprehensive assistance to diverse user groups, including Primary Manufacturers, Dispensing Entities, Contractors, and CMS staff, offering key services such as:- Resetting user IDs and passwords- Unlocking accounts- Addressing system access challenges, troubleshooting multi factor authenticator issues (MFA)- Managing profile updates including approval and rejection of role requests.- Assisting with navigating the MTF portal- Addressing inquiries related to reports, files, data exchange and supporting documentation.While this position is primarily assigned to support the MTF program, candidates should be aware that based on business needs, work assignments may include training and temporary or ongoing support for other programs/work queues within the broader BOSC program. Flexibility and adaptability to shifting priorities is essential.This position is fully remote. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a CMS client vetting process after offer acceptance.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Assist Technician II in providing Desktop and Operational Support to assigned site and remote offices.- Install, configure, maintain, and support desktops, laptops, printers, scanners, and other PC peripherals and related hardware, as well as remote access devices.- Install and support a variety of PC operating systems.- Diagnose, resolve, and follow up on issues relating to various user concerns.- Use remote desktop software to provide remote support and resolve issues for users whom may be at remote offices or home office users.- Provide written updates for problem resolution in ticketing system, knowledge bases, troubleshooting manual(s), or on-line documentation repository.- Assist in troubleshooting advanced technical issues within the network and telecommunications environments, especially as they relate to problems at the workstation level.- Serve as a technical liaison to project managers as needed.- Assist in providing support to project managers to integrate and transition projects or new technology efforts to the production support environment.- Assist in maintaining software and workstation image management, including the use of image deployment software to perform imaging tasks for workstations.- Perform other duties as may be assigned by management.Minimum Requirements- High School diploma or equivalent with 0-2 years of experience.- May have additional training or education in area of specialization.- Works on assignments that are routine in nature, with responsibilities easily learned on the job.- Acquires job skills and learns applicable policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.- Able to read, understand & perform assignments within prescribed guidelines.- Communicates routine information in a clear and accurate way with internal & external contacts.Preferred Skills and Qualifications:- May have additional training or education in area of specialization.- Knowledge of and the ability to monitor logs and scheduled events, as well as report on problems and anomalies.- Experience with and/or ability to use call center telephony equipment.- Experience in customer support or call center support.- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project).- Government experience preferred.#techjobs #clearance #veteransPageEEO StatementMaximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.Pay TransparencyMaximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.AccommodationsMaximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at [e-mail].