Help desk analyst

Job ID: NC-775598

Hybrid/Local Help desk analyst with Application/Production support, child welfare, NC FAST functionality, SQL, phone service and government experience

Location: Raleigh NC(NCDHHS-NCFAST)
Duration: 12 Months

Skills:
Experience and knowledge of browser-based applications. Required 3 Years
Experience researching, analyzing and interpreting automated system problems. Required 5 Years
Experience working in an Application/Production Support based (not hardware) help desk environment. Required 3 Years
Working knowledge of social services and subsidized Child Care / Providers. Desired 3 Years
Broad knowledge of the NC FAST application and functionality. Desired 3 Years
Experience writing and running SQL queries. Highly desired 5 Years
Experience in phone based Customer Service focused roles, being able to think and respond quickly to customer questions. Required

Job Description:
This is an Application/Production Support position where selected candidates will support the NC FAST application by assisting outside customers/service providers who are accessing the system. This role also requires a high level of customer experience, and is not a hardware based help desk role. This position acts sas a member of the Operations and Maintenance Support Team responsible for monitoring incoming service provider issues unable to be resolved by front line Help Desk staff by diagnosing the root cause and resolving isolated issues or, if required, escalating provider issues to development staff. These positions work closely with business and technical teams to troubleshoot issues with a focus on determining root cause to prevent recurrence. Issues may be referred to specialized business/policy staff, software developers and/or client implementation specialists. Positions work with multiple groups to work through complex issues that include replicating, isolating and identifying a root cause while providing workarounds and testing, fixes, and patches, and may assist with setup of staging or test environments. Positions may recommend product and process improvement strategies based on perceived trends or patterns in field issues. These positions will be a liaison between Business, Program Management, System Development and A&I Tech Architects to coordinate any system change requests being created, budgeted, approved and implemented.