United States Senate Hiring for SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR OR IT COORDINATOR Job at Washington, DC Full Time

Midwestern Democratic Senator seeks a full-time Systems Administrator or IT Coordinator (title TBD based on level of experience) for a fast-paced office. Candidates must have strong written and oral communication skills, be detail-oriented, proactive, resourceful, able to work independently, and have strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects. Experience supporting hardware including Windows and Mac laptops, iPhones, and other smart phones, as well as printers and servers, is required. It is helpful to be familiar with using and troubleshooting commercial software, including: Microsoft 365 apps (including Teams, OneDrive, and Forms), AirWatch, Zoom, Webex, Privileged Access Management, and Active Roles Console. Responsibilities include: rapid response to technology issues from the Senator, staff, and interns; providing support related to IT systems and portable electronic devices; user and account management; managing office equipment inventory databases; and other duties as assigned. Ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to triage challenging problems, under pressure and at a distance.

Successful candidates should also have the following qualifications:

• High emotional intelligence and inclusive collaboration style – somebody that models and inspires accountability and is dedicated to improving office culture.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Experience editing with an attention to detail.
• A sharp eye for organizational bottlenecks and creative solutions.
• A habit of digging into problems until the root cause is identified.
• An ability to “manage up” and get what the team needs from busy supervisors.
• The ability to recognize opportunities for delegating tasks.
• An understanding of the purpose of constituent management software and ability to learn systems quickly.

This position is based in the Washington, D.C. office, but will also support all state offices and state-based staff and interns, and will require occasional travel. The office is an equal employment opportunity employer and strongly encourages all interested candidates to apply, including women, people of color, veterans, and LGBTQIA individuals. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate effectively in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request an accommodation at any time during those processes. Please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and references to [email protected] indicating job referral number in the subject line. Deadline to apply is Friday, December 16, 2022.