IT Specialist Lead

US Oncology Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

US Oncology Inc. in Blacksburg, Virginia is seeking an experienced IT Operations Specialist to support desk side and network operations, hardware and software configuration, backups, and alignment with McKesson policies.

The role is onsite and focuses on delivering reliable, compliant technical support. Candidates should have an Associate degree in MIS or equivalent, at least six years in a large enterprise environment, and prior supervisory or lead experience.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in MIS or equivalent; at least six years of related work experience.
• Minimum of two years experience as a supervisor or lead role preferred.
• Experience in medium to large enterprise environments; familiarity with incident management.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance and high-level assistance; acts as escalation POC for fellow technicians.
• Offers guidance in system access security and user capabilities.
• Helps manage relationships between local IT and escalation points within McKesson.
• Enforces and supports the IT Change Management process.
• Ensures SLA adherence and compliance with local McKesson policies; suggests operational improvements.
• Supports a complex IT landscape with multiple vendors and stakeholders.
• Reviews and recommends hardware/software purchases and upgrades.
• Provides staff performance feedback to the Sr. IT Manager; supports IT leadership.
• Leads staff in project/task coordination for smooth deployment transitions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Prioritization

Independent & collaborative work

Time management

Education

Associates degree in MIS or equivalent

Tools

Incident management system

MS Office

Job description

Overview

SCOPE: Provides high-level support to the Sr. IT Manager in supporting the day to day operations of the desk side /network support, hardware\software configuration, backups, and Radiation\Imaging. Works mostly independently from the Sr. IT Manager to implement both short and long term plans and goals as directed by management to improve the services and support for the applications and hardware utilized in our environment. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Position is onsite in Virginia

Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance and high-level assistance to fellow technicians, serving as point of contact (POC) for escalation from fellow techs. May be a subject matter expert in one of the key areas of IT Operations
• Provides support and high-level guidance in system access security and user capabilities
• Helps the Sr. IT Manager manage the relationship between local IT and escalation points within McKesson
• Enforces and supports the IT Change Management process
• Supports and ensures that SLA guidelines, as well as local practice IT and McKesson policy and procedures are being followed and completed in a timely manner. Crafts and recommends guidelines for operational efficiency within supported disciplines.
• Supports a complex IT environment encompassing numerous vendors, interfaces and challenging stakeholders.
• Reviews and recommends purchases and/or upgrades on various hardware and software components.
• Provides regular staff performance feedback to the Sr. IT Manager. Supports Sr IT
• Manager in working with staff to manage projects\tasks and to ensure a smooth transition between project deployment and operational responsibility.

Qualifications

Associates degree in MIS or equivalent, preferred. At least six (6) years of directly related work experience required. Project management experience a plus.

Minimum of two years experience as a supervisor or lead role preferred

Work history with medium to large enterprise operational environments, both business and technical. Must have experience working with a standard enterprise level Incident Management system Support of Windows based and other business applications, enterprise resource planning systems, standard desktop applications (such as MSOffice, MS Windows, anti-virus software, internet browsers, email) and the associated hardware platforms and peripherals, remote mobile computing, and troubleshooting network connectivity.

COMPETENCIES

Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communication skills Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail Superior customer service skills as evidenced by consistent feedback from key stakeholders, annual reviews and recognition by peers. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks Ability to work independently and collaboratively Sensitivity to communications, accuracy, timeliness, and professionalism in all areas of support activity are imperative. Patience, tolerance, and flexibility are very important traits for an individual assuming this role. Time management and task prioritization are also crucial to this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office, clinical or classroom environment and requires significant interaction with corporate and network staff. Work may require minimal travel by air or automobile, approximately 10% of workweek.

Salary Scale:

The general pay scale for this position at BRCC is $54,683.94 - $84,129.14. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.