Service Desk Manager (TS/SCI) – DoD IT Leader

Piper Companies; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

Sick leave as required by law

Flexible working schedule

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Service Desk Manager to join a Federal Program located in Newington, VA. The role focuses on delivering secure, reliable IT service desk operations for a government customer.

You will lead a team of technicians, manage schedules, oversee incident tickets, and drive SLA-compliant service delivery in a fast-paced mission-driven environment. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 5+ years IT support or service desk experience.
• Experience leading technical support teams preferred.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required.
• ITIL Foundation certification required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent documentation, reporting, and briefing capabilities.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving experience.
• Experience working in collaborative team environments.
• Technical degree, formal technical training, or relevant industry certifications.
• Experience supporting government or DoD environments preferred.
• CCNA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Service Desk technicians supporting daily operations.
• Manage Service Desk personnel schedules and workload distribution.
• Review, prioritize, and oversee customer incident and service request tickets.
• Coordinate with technical teams and functional work centers to resolve issues efficiently.
• Monitor service desk performance and ensure adherence to service standards and SLAs.
• Escalate complex technical issues when required and drive resolution efforts.
• Prepare operational reports, service metrics, status updates, and leadership briefings.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of incidents, requests, and operational activities.
• Ensure customers receive timely, effective, and high-quality support.
• Support a fast-paced, mission-focused environment while maintaining operational excellence.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Leadership

Customer service

Documentation

Incident management

Tools

CCNA certification

ITIL Foundation

Security+ (CompTIA)

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Service Desk Manager to join a Federal Program located in Newington, VA. The role focuses on delivering secure, reliable IT service desk operations for a government customer.

You will lead a team of technicians, manage schedules, oversee incident tickets, and drive SLA-compliant service delivery in a fast-paced mission-driven environment. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.