Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
ResponsibilitiesPeraton has an immediate need for a Service Desk Supervisor in San Antonio, TX.
The Service Desk Supervisor is responsible for supervising day-to- service levels of Desktop Support staff to meet or exceed contract service objectives.
The primary responsibility is to ensure staff availability levels and compliance to customer service, technical support, call handling, and process and
policy/procedure adherence standards.
In addition the Desktop Technical Lead must support resolution of desktop related incidents.
What you’ll do:
- Develop, lead, and motivate a team of Service Desk professionals to deliver excellent technical/non-technical support with outstanding customer service, satisfaction.
- Ensure proper management of ACD, skill sets and Remedy queues.
- Manage the Service Desk performance to exceed performance metrics and incentive goals.
- Enforce adherence to Service Desk policies and procedures
- Promote a positive team environment and seamless communication within the Service Desk.
- Interact with various 3rd party support groups to escalate/resolve Incidents and Problems.
- Display and promote a professional sense of urgency.
- Assist with customer inquiries. Serve as final escalation point before Sr. Leader involvement.
- Ensure self and staff compliance with all ITIL and functional processes and procedures.
- Participate in metrics reviews. Seek out opportunities to continually improve service levels.
- Prepare and maintain staffing plans and holiday/time-off schedules.
- Manage contacts with customers, direct reports, peers, and independent vendors.
- Participate in Incident auditing activities.
- Ensure smooth transition of new/improved services to Svc Operation.
- Participate in the Management of Change (MoC).
- Work special projects as required. Maintain all area documentation.
- Assist with Desktop Incident Resolution
- Ability to establish a solid working relationship with customer, staff, managers and peers
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 6 years experience
- Must be U.S Citizen
- Able to obtain Department of Defense security clearance (ADP II Public Trust)
- Experience with IM/IT leadership experience or equivalent supervisory experience
- Security+ Certified
- Must have (or be able to obtain within 90 days) ITIL 4 Foundations Certification
- Proven project management skills in setting priorities to meet project deadlines.
- Proven technical competency in the following areas:
- Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Microsoft Visio and Project
- ServiceNow
- Onsite Fulltime
Desired qualifications
- Relevant technical certifications
- Strong customer service and communications skills, both oral and written
- Strong critical thinking skills that facilitate service delivery methodology innovation
- Strong knowledge of Service Desk support environments
- Strong analytical, presentation, and problem-solving skills
- Experience leading and developing personnel.
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application StatementsThe application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Minimum 6 years of experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain a Department of Defense ADP II Public Trust security clearance
- IM/IT leadership or equivalent supervisory experience
- Security+ certification
- ITIL 4 Foundation certification or ability to obtain it within 90 days
- Project management skills and ability to meet project deadlines
- Technical competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Experience with Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Project
- Experience with ServiceNow
- Full-time onsite availability in San Antonio, Texas
- Relevant technical certifications
- Strong customer service and oral and written communication skills
- Critical thinking and service delivery improvement skills
- Strong knowledge of Service Desk support environments
- Analytical, presentation, and problem-solving skills
- Experience leading and developing personnel
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.
Peraton Insights
What We Do
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Why Work With Us
We are fearlessly solving the world’s most complex challenges to keep people safe and secure. You can be a part of protecting and promoting that freedom around the world.








