Service Desk Lead
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Job Description
The Service Desk Lead is a front-line operations leader who ensures fast, high-quality end‑user support across Tier 1 and Tier 1.5 in a secure, mission‑focused ITSM environment. Team is split between Reston and Lorton, VA. This role sets the tone for service excellence by mentoring technicians, refining processes, and driving automation so the desk scales efficiently without sacrificing responsiveness or rigor. You will own daily queue health—prioritizing, balancing workloads, and protecting SLA performance—while serving as the escalation point for complex issues that require advanced troubleshooting, clear judgment, and calm in high‑stakes situations.
The Work:
- Operate within PL‑3 constraints to ensure compliant, resilient support for Windows enterprise environments and Microsoft 365 services (Exchange, SharePoint, Office, enterprise file services) and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
- Champion secure, reliable operations for endpoints, identities, and data using STIG‑based configurations and JSIG‑aligned procedures.
- Partner closely with cybersecurity, engineering, cloud operations, and mission teams to maintain secure, stable environments.
- Document and maintain runbooks, standards, and knowledge articles that meet audit requirements and speed onboarding.
- Coordinate identity and access activities while supporting Attribute‑Based Access Control (ABAC) workflows.
- Implement intelligent ticket routing, automated categorization, and self‑service solutions using PowerShell, Power Automate, Power Apps, and ITSM platform features.
- Reduce manual handoffs, improve first‑call resolution, and build transparent workflows that surface bottlenecks.
- Track and act on performance metrics: response/resolution times, customer satisfaction, and first‑contact fix rates.
- Use data insights to coach team members, improve processes, and communicate trends to leadership.
- Lead the desk’s efforts during incidents — from triage through root‑cause analysis.
- Manage scheduling and staffing coverage.
- Facilitate cadence meetings, training, and knowledge‑sharing across shifts.
Here’s What You Need
- 5-10 years of experience in IT operations and technical support, with at least 1-2 years in a technical leadership, team lead, or senior support role
- Experience supporting identity and access management systems, including coordination with Security Database of Record for user access workflows
- Experience supporting PL-3 environments across AVD, Office tools, Exchange, SharePoint, and enterprise file services
- Experience with modern ITSM platforms supporting automation, service delivery, and operational excellence
- Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Office 365/Microsoft 365, and enterprise applications
- Strong technical foundation with PowerShell scripting and basic automation capabilities
- Possess a DoD 8570/8140 Certification
Bonus Points If You Have
- Experience supporting Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) environments, including user attribute verification and access request coordination
- Experience implementing and supporting enterprise ITSM processes leveraging Jira Service Management to enable automation, scalable service delivery, and operational excellence.
- Experience supporting Azure environments, including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Azure AD/Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 services
- Knowledge of Azure subscriptions, resources, and basic cloud service support
- Experience supporting Azure Storage, including Storage Accounts and secure access patterns for mission workloads
- Familiarity with Azure Virtual Machines, including basic troubleshooting, monitoring, and performance support
- Understanding of Azure Virtual Networks, connectivity issues, VPN troubleshooting, and secure network architectures supporting PL-3 and mission systems
- Familiarity with enterprise monitoring and analytics such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and basic Kusto Query Language (KQL) for operational troubleshooting
- Experience with endpoint management tools (SCCM, Intune, or similar) and mobile device management (MDM)
- Knowledge of STIG-based configurations and JSIG-compliant operational procedures. Experience with Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps) for service desk workflow automation
- Certifications in relevant technical areas (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Microsoft certifications, ITIL Foundation, HDI Support Center Manager)
Security Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance or higher
- Must have a valid US passport
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$100,200—$203,400 USD
What We Believe
As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.
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Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
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- At your current employer, are you currently working on a project with Accenture or have you worked on a project with Accenture in the past 24 months?
- Are you a current employee of the U.S. Government (including U.S. Congress or military) or any state or local government? This includes entities owned or controlled by the U.S. Federal Government, such as Amtrak, the United States Postal Service, and USAID (see list of exceptions below). NOTE: answer yes if you have accepted the “Fork-in-the-Road” offer, separated with a Deferred Retirement Plan, or are on administrative leave pending separation from the Government.
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