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NESD Help Desk Agent III - NOLA - SIPR - Military Veterans

at General Dynamics

Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA LA New Orleans - 2021 Lakeshore Dr. (LAS009)
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ174191

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Help Desk

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Call Center, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Information Technology (IT) Services, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Certifications:

Experience:
3 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Are you technically savvy? Would you enjoy a career that directly keeps our nation safe and secure? Can you thrive in a highly structured environment while working with some of the most cutting-edge technologies? If so, General Dynamics Information Technology has an exciting opportunity for you.

GDIT is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our rapidly growing team of technical help desk professionals. Employees in this role will serve as the first point of contact for IT problem resolutions for the Department of the Navy Enterprise Service Desk (NESD) and will assist customers by researching technical issues, exploring answers, and providing information and alternative solutions. This position will diagnose, resolve application issues, provide appropriate solutions and timely resolution of incidents, or escalation on behalf of the customer to ensure satisfaction. If offered this opportunity, you will provide support through a variety of methods including phone, email, chat, and enterprise ITSM.

RESPONSIBILITIES

A day in the life of a Help Desk Technician III with GDIT includes:


  • Assisting and supporting end-users with technical issues and questions related to specialized Navy software systems and applications via multiple support channels including phone, email, chat sessions, web forms, and other communications methods available

  • Applying basic troubleshooting, issue isolation & diagnostic techniques to identify technical problems, investigate causes, and recommend solutions, or escalate tickets in accordance with existing SOPs, work instructions & knowledge articles

  • Thoroughly documenting requests and incidents according to business processes and standard operating procedures

  • Documenting detailed, specific work notes regarding the interaction with the customer

  • Providing case status updates to management and end-users according to service level guidelines

  • Maintaining a high level of courteous customer service at all times

  • Communicating with customers at all levels of technical and non-technical skills set


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & EXPERIENCE

General experience:

  • Intermediate level of technical experience with software

  • Experience providing support via remote tools

  • Demonstrated root-cause analysis skills


Specialized experience:
  • Experience in analyzing and troubleshooting military software systems preferred

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You MUST have:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent; AND

  • 3 or more years of related experience

  • Demonstrated experience supporting classified legacy NESD Help desk

  • Must have an active SECRET government clearance

  • Ability and willingness to obtain an ITIL or HDI certification within 90 days of hire

  • Ability and willingness to work and adhere to any full-time shift in our challenging, structured, 24 X 7 help desk environment


We PREFER you have:
  • Experience with Navy Applications such as My Navy Assignment (MNA), NSIPS-Active, NSIPS-Reserve, Navy e-Learning, My Navy Portal (MNP), DON TRACKER, Medical Readiness Reporting System (MRRS), SPIDER, or Computer Network Defense - Ashore/ Afloat

#NOLAHelpDesk #TSSCE

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $21.97 - $36.70. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
None

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA LA New Orleans - 2021 Lakeshore Dr. (LAS009)

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

PI240179206

New Orleans, LA

Salary Range
$43,680 to $74,880
General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.

Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.

General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.

Who We Are Looking For 

General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization.  We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

Should I Apply?

At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!

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