Site Lead

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities. By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones. Kentro is seeking a Site Lead to support our VA - ESOM- End Point Support and Operations Monitoring (ESOM) contract, serving as the Contractor primary IT Lead and Supervisor at specified VA facilities. The Site Lead is responsible for providing personnel oversight for five (5) or more IT Customer Service Engineers (CSEs), providing mentoring, guidance, management, and oversight of daily tasks. Leveraging their IT expertise, the ideal candidate will be expected to support daily IT operations, via the ServiceNow ticketing queue. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for cultivating a productive relationship with local VA Leadership (VA Area Managers & IT Supervisors). Location: Onsite Buffalo VAMC Compensation: $70,000-78,000/annually. Factors influencing pay within this range include geography, market demand, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Responsibilities Personnel Management: Lead a team of Customer Service Engineers (CSE) in the day-to-day supervision of CSE assignments, ensuring adherence to project goals and deliverables. Oversee attendance and workplace behavior at the assigned facilities to ensure a professional and productive environment and identify areas of improvement. Review and approve timesheets in a timely manner. Resolve interpersonal conflicts and issues among CSEs immediately to maintain team cohesion and morale. Directly observe and coach CSEs to enhance their performance and service delivery. Address minor infractions (counseling level items) directly and inform District Project Manager of outcome. Identify and elevate more severe personnel or behavioral issues (requiring a Letter of Warning or Performance Improvement Plan) with appropriate documentation to the District Project Manager. Act as the primary point of contact between the District Project Manager, on-site personnel, VA Site Supervisors, and VA Area Managers, ensuring clear communication of project expectations and roles. Conduct regular performance reviews with CSEs, providing feedback and guidance to enhance service delivery. Hiring, Onboarding and Training: Support hiring and onboarding processes for new personnel, inclusive of start date confirmation; upon onboarding, provide ongoing training and development for existing staff. Standard Operating Procedure Support: Support the execution of standard operating procedures to streamline operations; collaborate with counterparts and District Project Managers. Technical Support and Management: Leveraging ServiceNow: If authorized assign SNOW tickets to CSE's per the AM guidance, assist in tracking incidents and tasks, ensuring timely resolutions and proper documentation of issues. Assist in delivering both remote and desk-side technical support, responding to IT support tickets, and performing diagnostic and repair activities on both hardware and software components. Assist in setting up and maintaining user accounts, interfacing with other software applications, compiling reports, and responding to customer requests. Assist in the maintenance of Active Directory and other system accounts, support connectivity and client applications, and assist in the configuration and support of local and wide area network services. Maintain staffing rosters and ensure adequate coverage for all onsite operational needs, including managing PTO, schedules and workloads. Monitor service metrics and operational performance, identifying areas for improvement and elevate corrective actions as necessary to the District PM. Identify potential risks associated with operations onsite and work collaboratively with the District Project Manager to mitigate risk. Prepare and submit regular reports for onsite activities, personnel performance, and service metrics as directed by the District Project Manager. Notify the District Project Manager and local VA leadership of any critical onsite issues. Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Active listening: Understand customer needs and concerns fully before responding. Clear verbal and written communication: Explain technical issues in simple, customer-friendly language. Empathy: Show understanding and patience with frustrated or non-technical customers. Relationship building: Develop trust and rapport with customers and colleagues. Professional demeanor: Represent the company with courtesy and confidence in all interactions. Customer-Centric Mindset: Proactive attitude: Anticipate customer needs before they escalat... Continuous improvement: Seek feedback to improve both personal performance and customer experience. Ownership: Take responsibility for resolving issues from start to finish. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline is required. 5 years of experience; 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education. Previous experience in a supervisory role within IT service management or a related field. Strong understanding of customer relationship management principles and practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to manage personnel and track performance metrics. Ability to identify and mitigate risks effectively. Well-versed in IT Service Management and customer relationship management. Experience with IT incident and service request ticketing systems, such as ServiceNow. Must possess oral and written communication skills to convey issues, reports, and other deliverables clearly and effectively. Preferred Skills: ITIL Foundation certified or equivalent IT service management certified- preferred, or relevant experience. Site specific experience preferred Located in the region for ease of travel to sites within the region when necessary. Clearance requirement: US Citizen or Green card holder Willing and able to get a Public Trust Suitability clearance Must meet updated ID requirements: If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully. Health Requirements: This Kentro position provides on-site support for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Department of Veterans Affairs has facility-specific vaccination and testing requirements (please see the bulleted examples below). If chosen for this role, candidates may be required to show proof that their vaccinations and testing are current.The Kentro Suitabilityteam will provide guidance on what the facility-specific health requirements for this position are, any documents needed, and how to request reasonable accommodation. Yearly Flu Vaccination Tuberculosis testing with a negative result Vaccination records or titer testing required for Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Hepatitis B, and/or Varicella Benefits The Company We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence. Benefits We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development. We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy. Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements. As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness. We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. Accommodations To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr