Desktop Support Technician

Help Desk TechnicianEmpower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empower AI leverages three decades of experience solving complex challenges in Health, Defense, and Civilian missions. Our proven Empower AI Platform® provides a practical, sustainable path for clients to achieve transformation that is true to who they are, what they do, how they work, with the resources they have. The result is a government workforce that is exponentially more creative and productive.Empower AI is proud to be recognized as a 2022 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory, the publisher of G.I. Jobs. This designation reflects the company's commitment to hiring and supporting active-duty and veteran employees.ResponsibilitiesAs a Help Desk Technician, you will join a team to support vital systems and services for Federal Government. This is onsite in Washington, DC.Highlights of Responsibilities:Provide Client Services/Help Desk support using a ticketing system to track all user calls and emails.Resolve customer requests accurately and timely.Support and manage user account and access requests.Write, edit and maintain user documentation, including training materials and user guides.Teach training classes on the software suite.Assist with testing of applications and escalating bugs to the developer teams.Make requested updates and modifications to the client website.Setup and maintain Webinar meetings/user training sessions.Create Confluence sites creation and configure data collection tools applications.QualificationsRequirements:Must be U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a U.S. Public Trust. Must pass drug test.Must have a Bachelor's Degree and six (6) months experience, or a High School diploma and two (2) years of experience.Excellent written and oral communication skillsExperience with Help Desk support and customer service including troubleshooting issues as they arise from users.Strong client support and process improvement skills.Experience using Microsoft Office suite and JIRA.Familiar with basic cyber security standards.Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly.Self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team and independently.Preferred Education and Experience:Knowledge of UNIX shell scripting.Experience with Confluence, WordPress, or similar CMSPhysical Requirements:This position requires the ability to perform the below essential functions:Sitting for long periodsAbout Empower AIIt is the policy of Empower AI to provide equal opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class or category as may be defined by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. In addition, we affirm that all compensation, benefits, company-sponsored training, educational assistance, social, and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. It is our firm intent to support equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in keeping with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.Pay Band MinUSD $22.22/Hr.Pay Band MaxUSD $33.34/Hr. Empower AI