Help Desk Engineering Manager

mPower•Bethesda, MD

About The Position

mPower, Inc. is seeking an experienced, results-driven Help Desk Engineering Manager to lead comprehensive IT support services for its customer. The role provides strategic and operational leadership for a multidisciplinary team responsible for IT service delivery, Help Desk operations, desktop and systems support, asset management, and information security support. The manager serves as the primary liaison between mPower and Government stakeholders, ensuring contract performance, service quality, customer satisfaction, and compliance with established requirements. This hands-on leadership role oversees contract operations, personnel, resources, and day-to-day IT service delivery. It involves managing program performance and documentation, coordinating IT initiatives, monitoring service metrics, improving operational processes, and maintaining relationships with Government stakeholders, technical personnel, and organizational leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline, or a substitute combination of verifiable experience.
At least 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a specialized IT-related role.
Demonstrated experience developing and managing complex IT programs or projects from inception through deployment.
Experience managing personnel, technical resources, budgets, and operational activities in complex organizational environments.
Experience supporting or managing multiple contracts and/or subcontracts of varying size and complexity.
Progressive experience in information systems design, management, and IT service delivery.
Strong understanding of IT service management principles, Help Desk operations, incident management, escalation procedures, and service performance metrics.
Ability to manage competing priorities, resolve operational challenges, and deliver results in a customer-focused environment.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with Government stakeholders, technical personnel, and organizational leadership.
PMP certification or ability to obtain it within 90 days.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust.

Nice To Haves

ITIL Version 3 Foundation certification or current equivalent.
HDI certification, such as HDI Help Desk Manager, HDI Desktop Support Manager, or HDI Support Center Manager.
One or more technical certifications: Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), or Apple Certified Support Professional.
ITIL Intermediate Certification or higher.
Previous experience managing IT support services within NIH, HHS, or another federal agency.
Experience with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms.
Familiarity with federal IT security requirements, IT asset management, and enterprise technology environments.
Demonstrated success improving SLA performance, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency across large IT support programs.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact between mPower and Government stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative, and other designated personnel.
Lead and oversee contract operations, ensuring contractual requirements, deliverables, and performance standards are met.
Manage program resources, personnel assignments, schedules, budgets, and operational priorities.
Develop and maintain project management plans, operational procedures, performance reports, and required contract documentation.
Conduct regular meetings with Government stakeholders to review performance, staffing, progress, and operational challenges.
Identify and address performance concerns, operational risks, resource constraints, and opportunities for improvement.
Support contract transitions, workforce planning, and continuity of operations.
Oversee daily IT service delivery, including Help Desk support, incident management, service requests, desktop support, and technical escalations.
Ensure compliance with SLAs, performance metrics, and customer service standards.
Monitor IT service management performance using ticketing systems, dashboards, customer feedback, and operational metrics.
Oversee use of ServiceNow or comparable ITSM platforms for ticket tracking, prioritization, escalation, and resolution.
Coordinate technology deployments, hardware refreshes, system upgrades, and service improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with technical teams and Government stakeholders to address recurring issues and improve operational efficiency.
Oversee IT asset management, including hardware and software inventories, lifecycle management, and compliance reporting.
Supervise contractor personnel supporting IT operations and technical services; establish expectations, assign work, monitor productivity, and ensure accountability.
Identify staffing needs, support recruitment and onboarding, and ensure personnel coverage across supported locations.
Promote professional development, technical training, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
Foster a collaborative, customer-focused environment and address personnel and performance concerns.
Develop, monitor, and report KPIs, including ticket volume, response and resolution times, SLA compliance, customer satisfaction, and service trends.
Prepare weekly and monthly status reports, management briefings, and other program deliverables.
Analyze service metrics to identify trends, recurring challenges, and opportunities to improve efficiency and customer experience.
Develop, maintain, and improve SOPs, escalation processes, and knowledge management practices.
Implement process improvements and corrective actions to strengthen operational performance and service quality.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal policies, information security requirements, and IT operational procedures.