Helpdesk Analyst

Job ID: NC-664227 (93391026)Helpdesk Analyst with Application/Production Support, SQL, Customer Service and NC FAST experienceLocation: Raleigh, NC (NCDHHS)Duration: 12 monthsInterview: Either Webcam Interview or In PersonSkills:Experience and knowledge of browser-based applications. Required 3 YearsExperience researching, analyzing and interpreting automated system problems. Required 5 YearsExperience working in a Application/Production Support based (not hardware) help desk environment. Required 3 YearsWorking knowledge of social services and subsidized Child Care / Providers. Desired 3 YearsBroad knowledge of the NC FAST application and functionality. Desired 3 YearsExperience writing and running SQL queries. Highly desired 5 YearsExperience in phone based Customer Service focused roles, being able to think and respond quickly to customer questions. RequiredThis 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 act 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 works 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.