MAHRS Help Desk Specialist
Job Description
General Dynamics Information Technology is hiring a Help Desk Specialist to support the Department of the Navy’s Total Force Manpower and Human Resources (TFM&HR) portfolio. This remote role focuses on delivering responsive help desk support, resolving tickets, and administering user access so customers can reach mission-critical HR systems with minimal disruption.
In this position, you will work with a Help Desk tool (including CANYON and ServiceNow) to maintain authorized accounts and provide front-line technical assistance across multiple communication channels.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform functional administration of user accounts and access controls for supported HR systems using the Help Desk tool (including CANYON and ServiceNow)
- Create, update, deactivate, and maintain authorized system user accounts in alignment with system-specific access policies
- Provide front-line technical assistance to end users via telephone, email, and MS Teams chat
- Respond to user issues using standard operating procedures and escalate incidents outside SOP guidance
- Manage help desk tickets with timely response, accurate documentation, and SLA compliance
- Support onboarding by guiding users through account setup and access requirements
- Assist with process improvement efforts that streamline account management and reduce repeat administrative challenges
- Document recurring issues and recommend automation opportunities to improve efficiency
- Maintain professional communication to support a positive customer experience
- Support continuity of operations by ensuring users retain appropriate access to mission-critical HR systems
Required Qualifications
- Two (2) years of help desk support experience within Windows, Oracle, or related environments
- Two (2) years of experience using a help desk ticketing system
- Ability to follow structured SOPs and escalate issues appropriately
- Experience with user account provisioning and functional access administration
- Strong customer service orientation, including clear written and verbal communication
- Ability to manage multiple support channels (phone, email, Teams) and prioritize requests
- Familiarity with troubleshooting basic end-user and account-related issues
- Ability to support users in a remote or distributed environment
- Completed NACI or ANACI background investigation
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Position is contingent on the Department of the Navy (DON) Security Office receiving favorable background investigation results for the Contractor Labor Associate (CLA) prior to the start date
Technologies
- CANYON
- ServiceNow
- MS Teams
- Windows
- Oracle
Compensation and Benefits
The likely hourly rate for this position is $24.92 - $33.72.
- Full-flex work week to balance priorities at home and at work
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility and career development support
- Professional education and certification opportunities
- Exposure to DoD enterprise systems and modernization initiatives
- Paid vacation and holidays
Work Location and Logistics
- Location: Washington, DC (remote)
- Travel: None
- Years of Experience: 2+ years (may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree)
- Certification: Certification
Identity Verification Process
- You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews
- We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud
- You authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes