Service Desk Manager

IPTA; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IPTA in Huntsville, AL is seeking an experienced IT Service Desk Manager. This role involves leading the daily operations of a large IT Service Desk, ensuring efficient and customer-focused IT support while applying ITIL 4 best practices.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, ten years of experience, and familiarity with ServiceNow. An active security clearance is necessary. IPTA offers an equal opportunity workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Ten (10) years of prior experience in a similar role.
• ServiceNow experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Active Security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the IT Service Desk team and support career development.
• Manage ticket queues and ensure SLA compliance.
• Monitor response and resolution times.
• Drive continual improvement initiatives.
• Partner with cross‑functional IT teams.

Job description

Redstone Arsenal/Huntsville, AL

Job Title

IT Service Desk Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced IT Service Desk Manager with ServiceNow experience to lead the daily operations of a large IT Service Desk. This role is responsible for delivering reliable, efficient and customer‑focused IT support while applying ITIL 4 service management best practices. The IT Service Desk Manager serves as the people leader over our Tier 1 and Tier 2 support teams. The selected candidate will partner closely with our government customer and be responsible for Incident, Request and Knowledge Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the IT Service Desk team, setting clear expectations, coaching performance and supporting career development
• Manage ticket queues, prioritization and escalation paths
• Work with the government to establish KPIs and ensure SLA compliance
• Monitor response and resolution times
• Drive continual improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, efficiency and user satisfaction
• Partner with cross‑functional IT teams to ensure timely response and closure of incidents and service requests
• Partner with government leadership to resolve customer issues and ensure alignment across the Service Desk team
• Implement automation for repetitive tasks

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Employee Relations experience desired
• Ten (10) years of prior experience in a similar role
• ServiceNow experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• DoD 8570 Level II/III certification desired
• Active Security clearance required

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on individual merit, including qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit‑based principles to make employment‑related decisions.