Help Desk Analyst Jobs in District of Columbia

A Help Desk Analyst plays an integral role in managing technical difficulties that affect operations in the technology industry. Their daily responsibilities may include evaluating and resolving issues related to computer systems, hardware, software, and networks. They are expected to provide technical assistance and support, troubleshooting problems, and guiding users through corrective steps. They may also be tasked with the installation, modification, and repair of computer hardware and software. They're responsible for maintaining documentation of issues and contributing to the knowledge base to streamline future problem resolution.

Important skills for a Help Desk Analyst include strong problem-solving capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of computer hardware, software, and networks. They should be able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly. Certifications such as CompTIA A+, ITIL Foundation, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals are highly valued. Prior to becoming a Help Desk Analyst, a professional may hold roles such as IT Technician, Computer Operator, or IT Support Specialist which provide foundational technical and customer service skills necessary for the Help Desk Analyst role.

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PC Support Technician

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 hours ago

Creating/Modifying AD groups, State Users accounts, and service accounts for application development Must have knowledge of troubleshooting network connectivity type problems....

VIP Systems Support Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 hours ago

Track, diagnose, and coordinate help desk support for OUSD(C) VIP user technical problems. Act as a liaison between VIP users and JSP VIP support. Coordinate JSP Move, Add, Change VIP requests....

Desktop Support Technician

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 hours ago

Job#: 2086941 Job Description: For immediate response, please send to : WORD resume and best time to speak! Position : Helpdesk Support Location : Washington, DC (Opportunity for Hybrid in the...

On-Site IT Support Technician (Secret)

  • Washington, DC
  • 18 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 18 hours ago

Assist customers with updating the operating system on Apple and Android devices. RSA soft and hard tokens (assigning, replacing, inventory management, etc)....

Help Desk-Desktop Support Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 21 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 21 hours ago

Responsibilities Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 Help Desk support to user community (phone, email or drive-by) Follow established processes, using Active Directory to reset user passwords, create/delete...

Technical Support Operations Analyst

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Tier 2 Technical Support Operations Analyst - This position is to support the DoJ in Washington, DC. Provide Tier 2 support across multiple IT disciplines including application support, database...

Technical Support Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. Were dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences...

Microsoft Desktop Engineer / MECM Administrator

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Microsoft Desktop Engineer Almost 100% REMOTE but MUST reside in either CT, Washington DC, Southern FLA, MA, RI, NY, or NJ in case occasional on site presence is needed Responsibilities : We're...

Remote Work

Administrative Support Specialist (Travel)

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

desk support is operating effectively through phone, mailbox, and Service Now coverage and documentation, and coordination with Office OCIO Tier 3 personnel as required Coordinate and provide access...

Helpdesk Support

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

At least Seven years of overall IT experience, including a minimum of Five years of experience providing general help desk support with previous experience opening and maintaining help desk cases via...

Desktop Support Analyst

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

At least Seven years of overall IT experience, including a minimum of Five years of experience providing general help desk support with previous experience opening and maintaining help desk cases via...

2nd Shift Help Desk

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Washington DC federal client is seeking a Help Desk/Desktop Support Analyst with strong Help Desk Support experience to serve as part of a Tier 1 organization.?...

3rd Shift Help Desk

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Washington DC based federal client is seeking a Help Desk/Desktop Support Analyst with strong Help Desk Support experience to serve as part of a Tier 1 organization.?...

Tier 2 - Service Desk Technician (ONSITE)

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

desk support including but not limited to troubleshooting, maintenance, hardware support, and trouble ticket resolution tracking....

Remote Work

Senior ServiceNow Enterprise Tools Support Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

GovCIO is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior ServiceNow and Enterprise Tools Support Specialist to support our USSS Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC) proposal. This role supports...

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Salary for Help Desk Analyst Jobs in District of Columbia

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Highest Education Level

Help Desk Analysts in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.8%
Master's Degree
23.0%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.7%
High School or GED
6.3%
Doctorate Degree
1.6%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Help Desk Analysts in District of Columbia
2-4 years
36.5%
Less than 1 year
25.1%
1-2 years
23.2%
4-6 years
10.7%
None
3.2%
6-8 years
0.8%
10+ years
0.6%



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