Tier I Help Desk Analyst

KeenLogic•Washington, DC

7h•Onsite

About The Position

KeenLogic is seeking to hire a Tier I Help Desk Agent supporting the United States Senate on a multi-year Information Technology Support program, providing essential IT services to ensure continuity of operations across Senate offices. This contract spans six years beginning March 1, 2026 (two base years and four option years), offering long-term stability and growth. Work will be performed on-site at Senate facilities in Washington, DC, and other approved Senate locations as required. This is a full-time position oﬀering Fortune 500-level health/dental/vision, PTO, 401k, and Life Insurance. Tier I Help Desk Agents serve as the first point of contact for Senate end users. They provide frontline technical support for routine software, hardware, and connectivity issues, ensuring courteous and timely resolution or escalation.

Requirements

Must be able to pass a Senate background check and must be eligible for Senate Office building access
3+ years of IT support experience
Strong customer service skills
One of the following certifications: ITIL, Security+, HP, Apple, Microsoft

Responsibilities

Provides Tier I technical support for software, hardware, and network issues by performing initial problem diagnosis and guiding users through step-by-step solutions, or by applying established procedures to resolve first-tier support issues
Uses automated information systems and ticketing tools to analyze routine situations and document incidents, requests, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions
Reviews incoming service requests (computer-generated, phone, email, or in person), sorts, codes, and prioritizes them for proper action in accordance with established procedures and service level agreements
Resolves issues within defined Tier I scope or escalates to more senior technical support as necessary, ensuring accurate handoff and documentation
Supports users by fulfilling individual requests for information and providing basic training on available systems, applications, and tools
Conducts technical research using approved knowledge bases, documentation, and other information sources to support requests related to ongoing programs
Interacts, coordinates, and escalates issues to other team members to ensure timely resolution of the underlying issue
Serves as the first point of contact for IT support requests and provides professional, customer-focused assistance in a high-visibility environment
Verifies user identity and authorization prior to performing support actions in accordance with security policies
Performs basic account support functions, including password resets and access-related assistance, following approved security procedures
Identifies recurring issues or trends and communicates them to senior staff for awareness and potential resolution
Maintains awareness of known issues, system outages, and planned maintenance to provide accurate and consistent communication to users
Assists with basic device setup and onboarding activities as directed
Contributes to the knowledge base by documenting solutions and approved workarounds
Adheres to security, confidentiality, and acceptable use policies at all times