Help Desk/Desktop Support Analyst

Help Desk/Desktop Support Analyst

Position Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Software Support Analyst to join a collaborative team of support professionals. The organization is preparing to release two new software systems, requiring end users to migrate to the new platforms. This transition is expected to create an increased need for application assistance, troubleshooting, and user education.

The Software Support Analyst will provide first-line support for SaaS applications, respond to incoming support requests, investigate software-related issues, and guide users through effective resolutions. The ideal candidate has previous experience supporting software or business systems, strong communication skills, sound problem-solving abilities, and an interest in developing into a future Customer Success Manager role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-line support for SaaS platforms, software applications, and related system functionality.

• Respond to incoming support requests received by phone, email, chat, or the organization’s ticketing system.

• Evaluate and prioritize support requests based on urgency, business impact, and established service expectations.

• Assist end users as they migrate to and begin using two newly released software systems.

• Troubleshoot application access, configuration, navigation, functionality, and general usage issues.

• Gather relevant information from users and apply diagnostic procedures to identify the cause of software problems.

• Ask clear, targeted questions to understand reported issues and guide users through appropriate troubleshooting steps.

• Explain software features, processes, and solutions in clear, user-friendly language.

• Educate users on proper system procedures to improve adoption and reduce repeated support requests.

• Accurately document support requests, troubleshooting steps, identified causes, and completed resolutions in the ticketing system.

• Maintain detailed records of unresolved issues and provide complete information when escalating tickets to second-level support or technical teams.

• Monitor escalated issues to help ensure timely resolution and user satisfaction.

• Identify recurring support trends and potential system-wide problems.

• Test and document suspected software issues before forwarding them to the appropriate technical resource.

• Communicate known issues, service interruptions, and resolution updates to affected users and internal stakeholders.

• Contribute to support documentation, knowledge-base articles, frequently asked questions, and user instructions.

• Partner with implementation, product, technical, and customer-facing teams to improve the overall user experience.

• Perform additional software support responsibilities as needed.

• At least one year of experience in software support, application support, systems support, help desk support, or a similar user-facing technical role.

• Experience troubleshooting SaaS platforms or business software applications.

• Ability to investigate problems, gather information, and identify logical next steps.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with users who have varying levels of technical knowledge.

• Strong customer service skills with a patient, professional, and solutions-focused approach.

• Ability to manage multiple support requests while maintaining organization and attention to detail.

• Experience documenting incidents, troubleshooting activities, resolutions, and escalations.

• Ability to read and interpret software instructions, process documentation, and training materials.

• Ability to recognize when an issue requires escalation and communicate the issue clearly to the appropriate technical team.

• Associate degree in information technology, computer science, business systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

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• Independence, Ohio

• onsite

• Temporary / Contract

• 18.2115 - 21.087 USD / Hourly