Customer Support Specialist (Level III)

Bixal; United States; Remote; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Customer Support Specialist to enhance the user experience for Veterans and their families. This full-time role involves providing advanced technical support for innovative web and mobile tools, ensuring seamless communication and access to essential services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex issues and develop solutions that reflect the company's commitment to user-centered design. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving lives. Join a collaborative environment that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.

Benefits

Flex hours

401K with matching incentive

Parental Leave

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Flex Spending Account

Short-term disability and life insurance

Commuter benefits

Generous PTO

11 Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical support or systems engineering.
• Ability to troubleshoot APIs and third-party integrations.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex technical support issues.
• Investigate and resolve issues involving APIs and authentication protocols.
• Collaborate with engineering to implement long-term fixes.

Skills

Technical Support

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Zendesk

Jira

Confluence

Datadog

Sentry

New Relic

Job description

Important Notice for Applicants:

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About Us:

Bixal is a consulting company based in Fairfax, VA, working alongside governments and organizations to help them deliver better services and experiences to the communities they serve. Using evidence-based knowledge and technology, Bixal empowers clients to deliver on their missions more effectively by fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Location

This role can work remotely from anywhere in the USA. You must be legally authorized to work in the US.Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship.

What Will You Do?

Bixal is seeking a Customer Support Specialist (Level III) to join a high-impact team dedicated to transforming the user experience for Veterans and their families. In this role, you’ll provide advanced technical support for modernized web and mobile tools that help Veterans manage their health records, communicate with care teams, and access essential services.You’ll serve as a technical lead for resolving complex customer issues and work closely with engineering, DevOps, product, and UX teams to ensure a seamless user experience. This position requires a unique blend of deep technical troubleshooting, systems thinking, and empathetic customer service.

This is a full-time position contingent on contract award by our client, with a defined performance period of up to one year, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. This role offers you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a project that aligns with Bixal’s mission of delivering innovative, human-centered solutions. While the role has a fixed duration, we are committed to transparency and collaboration, keeping you informed about contract updates and new opportunities. At Bixal, we support your professional journey, ensuring your experience reflects our inclusive, purpose-driven culture and prepares you for future success.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex, multi-layered technical support issues related to digital health tools. Other relevant duties as trained and qualified to perform.
• Investigate and resolve issues involving APIs, authentication (Login.gov, ID.me), VA.gov integration, and data flow between systems. Other relevant duties as trained and qualified to perform.
• Collaborate with engineering and DevOps to identify root causes and implement long-term fixes. Other relevant duties as trained and qualified to perform.
• Create and maintain internal support documentation and knowledge base content tailored to end-user needs and internal teams. Other relevant duties as trained and qualified to perform.
• Develop scripts or automation to resolve recurring technical support issues and streamline workflows. Other relevant duties as trained and qualified to perform.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including Veterans and support staff. Other relevant duties as trained and qualified to perform.
• Analyze support trends and proactively recommend improvements to system usability and performance. Other relevant duties as trained and qualified to perform.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and on-call rotations as needed. Other relevant duties as trained and qualified to perform.
• Other relevant duties as trained and qualified to perform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least five (5) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience in technical support, systems engineering, or a related role supporting large-scale web applications.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues across APIs, authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth), and third-party integrations.
• Experience with tools such as Zendesk, Jira, Confluence, and observability platforms (e.g., Datadog, Sentry, New Relic).
• Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure (AWS preferred), CI/CD practices, and monitoring/logging tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong facilitation and collaboration skills across teams and time zones.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• High level of empathy and patience when supporting users of varying technical backgrounds.
• Proven ability to stay calm under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional, distributed team.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Nice to Haves

• Experience working with federal health IT systems or serving Veteran populations.
• Familiarity with VA.gov services, Login.gov, or ID.me authentication systems.
• Background in DevOps, site reliability engineering, or incident response.
• ITIL or other service management certifications.

$105,000 - $115,000 a year

Perks & Benefits:

Flex hours

401K with matching incentive

Parental Leave

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Flex Spending Account

Company provided short-term disability and life insurance

Commuter benefits

Generous PTO

11 Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Please note that candidates selected may undergo a background investigation and, if applicable, meet eligibility requirements for suitability.

Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.