Service Desk Support Specialist

Accenture Federal Services

$81,000 - $154,700 / year

Washington, DCFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary escalation point for complex Tier 2 technical and operational incidents, taking full ownership of resolution.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve multi‑layered platform, database, API, and system interface issues that extend beyond Tier 1 capabilities.
Conduct advanced root‑cause analysis for persistent or systemic issues, identifying underlying technical drivers and documenting permanent fixes or strategic workarounds.
Utilize enterprise monitoring and analysis platforms—including SQL, Splunk, Dynatrace, and CloudWatch—to extract logs, query databases, and evaluate system performance during escalations.
Act as a critical liaison between front‑line support and Tier 3 engineering/development teams, converting complex findings into structured, actionable escalations.
Manage the Tier 2 escalation pipeline, directing work assignments and ensuring timely, high‑quality resolution of incidents.
Translate complex technical solutions into clear knowledge articles and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Tier 1 teams.
Provide clear, real‑time updates to client managers and stakeholders during high‑priority incidents, explaining technical problems in accessible business terms.
Coordinate high‑pressure triage efforts, manage client expectations, and maintain control of incident communication flows.
Document complex technical findings and resolutions for both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Required Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
Demonstrated experience in Tier 2 or advanced service desk support roles within enterprise environments.
Strong troubleshooting ability across platforms, databases, APIs, and system interface integrations.
Proficiency with SQL, Splunk, Dynatrace, and CloudWatch for log analysis, querying, and performance monitoring.
Proven experience performing root‑cause analysis and documenting long‑term resolutions or workarounds.
Ability to manage escalations, coordinate triage, and interface effectively with Tier 3 engineering teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in translating technical issues into clear business‑level explanations.
Experience creating SOPs, knowledge articles, or other technical documentation for support teams.
Ability to perform effectively under pressure during high‑priority or time‑sensitive incidents.

Preferred Experience

Background supporting complex, multi‑system enterprise platforms or high‑reliability environments.
Experience analyzing database mismatches, API failures, system latency, or network‑related issues.
Familiarity with ITIL service management practices or similar operational frameworks.
Prior involvement in high‑severity incident communications or escalation leadership.
Experience bridging support and engineering teams, especially in environments with strict SLAs.
Demonstrated ability to optimize escalation workflows or improve Tier 1/Tier 2 knowledge bases.

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$81,000—$154,700 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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About this role

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Service Desk Support Specialist to manage Tier 2 escalations for federal government clients across defense, national security, and civilian agencies. You'd own complex technical incidents involving platforms, databases, APIs, and system integrations—diagnosing root causes using SQL, Splunk, Dynatrace, and CloudWatch, then either resolving them or escalating strategically to Tier 3 engineering teams. The role demands strong troubleshooting depth and the ability to translate intricate technical problems into clear business language for both stakeholders and front-line support staff.

This position requires hands-on experience in enterprise Tier 2 support environments, proficiency with the monitoring and analysis tools listed above, and proven skill in root-cause analysis and documentation. You'll coordinate high-pressure incident triage, manage escalation workflows, create SOPs and knowledge articles, and serve as the critical bridge between support teams and engineering. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, communicates clearly across technical and non-technical audiences, and has experience with complex multi-system platforms or high-reliability environments.

You must be a U.S. citizen eligible for a Public Trust clearance. The role is full-time and in-office in Washington, DC, with a salary range of $81,000–$154,700 depending on experience and other factors. Accenture Federal Services is recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work and emphasizes professional development through certifications and hands-on training.

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