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Job ID: 2611622
Location: Colorado Springs, CO, US
Date Posted: 2026-04-17
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Technical Svcs
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
The Service Desk Analyst is a dynamic role that serves as the first point of contact for all N&NC customers requiring IT support. The analyst will provide comprehensive service desk functions, including managing incidents and service requests, using ITIL-compliant Service Desk systems to ensure effective tracking and management of IT-related issues. This role demands a customer-centric approach with a focus on delivering high-quality service and maintaining real-time communication with customers regarding the status of their requests.
Key Responsibilities:
Implement, manage, and maintain ITIL-compliant Service Desk systems, such as incident tracking systems and self-help tools.
Serve as the first point of contact for handling customer IT-related incidents and service requests through various channels including phone, email, chat, and self-service.
Record, track, and document every incident and service request, ensuring clear communication and accurate data collection.
Provide a customer-facing view to allow all N&NC customers, including subordinates, regions, and sectors, to check the status of their requests in real-time.
Diagnose, prioritize, and escalate incidents and requests to the appropriate resources when necessary.
Contribute to knowledge management systems with current information on solutions and troubleshooting steps.
Proactively communicate incident status and resolution progress to customers and stakeholders.
Qualifications
IAT II Certification (Security ) is required
Certification in ITIL Foundation or relevant ITIL certifications preferred
Proven experience in an IT service desk or technical support role.
Strong understanding of computer systems, mobile devices, and other tech products.
Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly.
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse user base.
Experience working with incident tracking systems and service desk software.
Ability to troubleshoot basic networking, software, and hardware issues.
Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .
Location: Colorado Springs, CO, US
Date Posted: 2026-04-17
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Technical Svcs
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
The Service Desk Analyst is a dynamic role that serves as the first point of contact for all N&NC customers requiring IT support. The analyst will provide comprehensive service desk functions, including managing incidents and service requests, using ITIL-compliant Service Desk systems to ensure effective tracking and management of IT-related issues. This role demands a customer-centric approach with a focus on delivering high-quality service and maintaining real-time communication with customers regarding the status of their requests.
Key Responsibilities:
Implement, manage, and maintain ITIL-compliant Service Desk systems, such as incident tracking systems and self-help tools.
Serve as the first point of contact for handling customer IT-related incidents and service requests through various channels including phone, email, chat, and self-service.
Record, track, and document every incident and service request, ensuring clear communication and accurate data collection.
Provide a customer-facing view to allow all N&NC customers, including subordinates, regions, and sectors, to check the status of their requests in real-time.
Diagnose, prioritize, and escalate incidents and requests to the appropriate resources when necessary.
Contribute to knowledge management systems with current information on solutions and troubleshooting steps.
Proactively communicate incident status and resolution progress to customers and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience with 0-2 years experience or HS 4 years experience.
IAT II Certification (Security ) is required
Certification in ITIL Foundation or relevant ITIL certifications preferred
Proven experience in an IT service desk or technical support role.
Strong understanding of computer systems, mobile devices, and other tech products.
Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly.
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse user base.
Experience working with incident tracking systems and service desk software.
Ability to troubleshoot basic networking, software, and hardware issues.
Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .
Salary : $40,001 - $80,000