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Customer Technical Support Specialist (Help Desk) at Bowhead / UIC Technical Services

Bowhead / UIC Technical Services Dahlgren, VA

Job Description

Overview CUSTOMER TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST (HELP DESK) (RDTE) Bowhead is seeking a Customer Technical Support Specialist (Help Desk) in Dahlgren, VA to provide customer support and technical assistance to Corporate Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Network users to our designated customers. Responsibilities Provide on-site desktop support as needed, provides general help desk support for User Assistance. Provide phone support to user's to resolve issues relating to RDT&E connectivity, and RDT&E Active Directory domain account User Management. Provide support with assigning IP addresses as requested and with maintaining those IP addresses in the IPA Database. Utilize the Remedy System (or current ticketing system) to assign and track trouble calls as appropriate. Help Desk Specialist will assist with the maintenance and monitoring of the User Assistance mailbox to ensure that all users receive timely support in response to their requests for assistance. Participate in the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) encompassing all User Assistance activity. Knowledge of Video Teleconferencing a plus. Qualifications High School Diploma or Bachelors Degree Two to five (2-5) years of experience Must possess the ability to, effectively and efficiently, communicate verbally with the user community. Must be familiar with Department of Defense networking and security accreditation requirements. Must have knowledge in the installation, maintenance, and administration of computer systems in a LAN/WAN environment. Must meet DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical Level II certification requirements at time of hire. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts. Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

Typical mid-level pay: $73k for Computer Network Support Specialists nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$73k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$46k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $124k

Senior roles pay 69% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Balanced market

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Moderate
Durability
Mostly durable

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

+2%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: Associate's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024