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Help Desk Lead (TANTUS)

Sikich LLC
paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, flex time, 401(k)
United States, D.C., Washington
Mar 18, 2026
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Help Desk Lead (TANTUS)

What to expect when you join Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary

Team members at Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth - for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled and agile practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth? We believe everyone has untapped potential. That's why we lead with vision and act fast, pairing deep expertise with practical solutions. Our teams cut through complexity and deliver real impact. It's our hope that you find more than just a job. At Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, you'll find optimism, clear insights and genuine warmth, without egos.

Are you ready to grow with us?

Position summary

Sikich is seeking a skilled Help Desk Lead to support team members' quality of work across all aspects of the help desk supporting our end users, industry members and internal engineering and operations.

What will you do in this role?

  • Must be focused on helpdesk performance, training, user/stakeholder communications and outreach, and other customer service-related activities involving IT as needed.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities and pro-active team-wide changes that support ITIL v3.1 or ITIL v4 governance
  • Facilitate information sharing and coordination across team members and system admins.
  • Identify integration points, potential efficiencies and external dependencies among product-level schedule
  • Provide support to the team as the SME on ServiceNow
  • Provide end-user technical assistance via instant messaging, video and audio conferencing, telephone, email, desktop sharing, and desk-side service for resolving IT service-related needs and issues to the user's complete satisfaction
  • Provide end-user communications, alerts, and notifications
  • Review incoming tickets and assign the proper personnel to address the issue
  • Escalate issues via email, phone, and in person, depending on the severity of the issue
  • Provide agency employees with system status and user account password change and reset support for business applications
  • Record and track all reported issues via the bureau's help desk troubleshooting ticket system, ServiceNow
  • Assess user needs and requirements and determine the best possible course of action to immediately re-mediate any issues, complaints, or comments
  • Develop and contribute to SOPs for troubleshooting and remediation of common end-user issues
  • Assess and escalate issues that do not have standard SOPs for remediation
    to the appropriate OCIO work stream lead or staff
  • Update SOPs as needed and perform periodic analyses to determine the validity and relevance of all SOPs on record

What do you need to succeed in this role?

  • 5+ years of experience in a Helpdesk Analyst or technician role
  • Experience in troubleshooting Tier 1, 2 & 3 level tickets
  • Demonstrated knowledge and accomplishment in analyzing, diagnosing, and recommending solutions for resolution of tickets
  • Bachelor's degree in technology or related field (preferred)

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $62,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows:

Values driven - You embody and model absolute integrity and servant leadership and you have a bias for action and continuous innovation.

Uncompromising problem solver - You see opportunities in every business challenge and can develop, articulate and implement solutions.

Collaboration - You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.

Instills trust - You do what you say, without ego, and you follow through on commitments consistently and credibly.

Impact & influence - You are relentlessly focused on making a difference and can gain support for ideas, proposals and solutions. You get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives and objectives.

About Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary

Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams and communities accelerate success.

Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, has approximately 2,000 team members and operates across North America, EMEA and APAC.

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Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members' health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.

Some examples of our many benefits:

Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.

Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.

Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.

We also offer:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
  • HSA employer contribution
  • Eleven (11) paid holidays annually.
  • A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
  • 401(k) with employer contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Generous employee referral bonus program
  • Client referral bonus program
  • Pet insurance
  • FORCE - Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.

Want to learn more? Visit our Careers website or Glassdoor profile.

Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC under which Sikich LLC provides Sikich CPA LLC with professional and support personnel and other services to support Sikich CPA LLC's performance of its professional services, and Sikich CPA LLC shares certain client information with Sikich LLC with respect to the provision of such services.

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