Transform technology into opportunity as a Help Desk Manager with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT youll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.
** This position is pending contract award in late August / early September 2026 timeframe. **
The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is an organization of approximately 2,000 personnel of which 700 serve at HQ and the remaining staff serve at offices worldwide. NCIS is the DON component with primary responsibility for criminal investigation, law enforcement (LE), counter-terrorism (CT), counterintelligence (CI), and cyber matters. NCIS not only has primary responsibility for all criminal investigative, CI, CT, and cyber matters within the DON, but it also has exclusive investigative jurisdiction in non-combat matters involving actual, potential, or suspected criminal, terrorism, sabotage, espionage, and subversive activities.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Help Desk Manager, the work youll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the NCIS ITD organization in Quantico, VA.
This position is responsible for leading and managing a team of User Support Specialists, ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of IT support services across the organization.
Oversee the generation and management of service request and incident tickets, ensuring timely resolution and closure while maintaining accurate tracking of action items and referrals.
Provide excellent customer service across all organizational levels, addressing technical issues related to hardware, software, network, system/application access, and telecommunications.
Oversee the provision of phone support within organizational and industry standards and ensure the collection of relevant technical and personal information for effective escalation of incidents as required.
Further responsibilities include: assigning and overseeing the installation and maintenance of end-user devices, including desktops, laptops, printers, peripherals, and mobile devices, ensuring proper functionality and security; maintaining an up-to-date database of IT equipment;
Oversee troubleshooting efforts conducted by the team, ensuring the effective consultation with users via phone, email, or self-service tickets.
Leverage problem-solving skills to diagnose, identify, and analyze issues using standard operating procedures, established knowledge base, and historical data.
Ensure appropriate escalation and routing of issues to specialists, monitoring follow-up, and verifying updates within the ticketing system.
Identify recurring issues and notifying management of patterns.
Foster collaboration between the support team, system/network administrators, and developers to resolve complex technical issues.
WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Bring your help desk expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. Our Help Desk Manager must have:
Security Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI clearance.
Required Experience: 5 years of Help Desk management experience working in the IT field supporting systems and users.
Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing, and displays a positive customer service attitude.
Experience with ITIL is preferred.
Required Certifications: CompTIA Security+ CE
Education: BS Degree in technical discipline. An additional 2 years of experience are required without a degree.
Location: Onsite at Quantico, VA
Position Availability: Pending contract award in late August / early September 2026 timeframe.
US Citizenship required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.
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