Help Desk Manager
Date Posted: May 14, 2026
Requisition ID: 477611
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About Indiana Office of Technology:
The Indiana Office of Technology provides cost-effective, secure, consistent, reliable enterprise-technology services to our partner agencies so that they can better serve our mutual customer, the Hoosier taxpayer. IOT will also act as the technology and solution enabler for the State, helping its partner agencies achieve business objectives and innovation.
Role Overview:
The Help Desk Manager supports the customer service technicians who troubleshoot and resolve IT issues. You will ensure that the Customer Service team uses the required tools and software to identify, document, track, and resolve reported problems. The Help Desk Manager will also plan, prioritize, and schedule customer service activities to ensure maximum issue resolutions in minimum time. You will also complete administrative functions such as approving timecards and preparing performance plans.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $70,122.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience.
Use our Compensation Calculator (https://in.accessgov.com/spd/Forms/Page/spd/compensation-calculator/0) to view the total compensation package.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are:
Manages Help Desk specialists, technicians, and support staff.
Monitors first and second tier support to end users is provided in a timely manner.
Interacts with network services, software systems engineering and/or applications development to ensure service is restored or core problems are corrected.
Oversees restorative and maintenance actions.
Develops and oversees systems modifications to reduce user problems.
Ensures user communications are timely, courteous, and on-going.
Formulates monthly and annual Help Desk reports.
Monitors customer service activities and reports and formulates new and revised service standards when appropriate.
Establishes long/short term goals and objectives.
Acts as key technical consultant clarifying and interpreting practices/procedures as they pertain to the Help Desk program.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
Extensive knowledge of agency IT/business systems, PC hardware/software, and management principles.
Broad knowledge of available resources to the Help Desk program/department.
Extensive knowledge of IT equipment including operating characteristics and limitations.
Knowledge of restorative and maintenance actions and practices.
Extensive knowledge of network services, software systems engineering, and applications development.
Ability to maintain effective and professional working relationships with internal and external customers, and vendors.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret, and correlate very technical material.
Ability to identify and resolve problems or develop creative solutions, when necessary.
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to lead, encourage and influence others to perform.
Possesses a sense of urgency towards tasks.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
A degree is not required. However, at least 8+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 in election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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