About Unison: 

Unison’s products power the business of government to work smoother and smarter, making critical federal processes and acquisitions simpler and more effective. Trusted by over 200,000 federal employees and government contractors, our AI-infused software and deep domain expertise help contract shops, cost engineers, 1102s, program managers, and budgeting professionals cut through friction, keep compliance airtight, and sharpen decisions. Our federal focus brings efficiency, transparency, and clarity to complex data, regulations, and workflows, empowering agencies and executives to spend more minutes on mission and achieve strategic objectives. Unison is how federal business gets done.

Role Overview: 

Unison, a leading provider of COTS-based procurement and grants management solutions for the federal government, is seeking a Help Desk Lead. This will be a hands-on, customer-facing role that operates as part of a team. This is an exciting opportunity that offers the ability to work with passionate people, the opportunity for growth, and a real ability to make a significant impact on business.

• Managing a small team of Help Desk professionals
• Triaging and remediating tickets
• Handling ticket escalations
• Generating reports and conducting analysis of Help Desk activities
• Communicating with technical and functional teams to remediate issues
• Communicating with Government users and Stakeholder teams to discuss tickets, outstanding issues, workarounds, and resolutions
• Supporting configuration management process
• Drafting and delivering end user communications, briefings, and creating/maintaining a help desk knowledge base

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Government-facing functional, customer service, or help desk role
• Ability to work 8am to 4pm ET
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in generating and analyzing reports desired
• Experience in configuration management desired
• Experience with developing and/or reviewing functional documentation, to include requirements, design, and training documents desired
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook Suite desktop applications, specifically MS Word and MS Excel
• Experience briefing, to include executive meetings, multiple stakeholder groups

Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates will need to be able to commute to multiple work facilities, remain in a stationary position for periods of time, and be able to communicate with and work side by side with co-workers.

Location: Columbia, MD

Salary Range: $110,000 to $160,000

Clearance: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required

At Unison, we invest in our employees with comprehensive benefits that support their health, financial security, and work-life balance. We offer nationwide medical, dental, and vision plans, company-paid life and disability insurance, and 401(k) plans with employer matching.

To help employees thrive, we provide generous sick, vacation, floating holidays, and paid parental leave. For your well-being we offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support. Additional perks include FSAs, HSAs with employer contributions, legal assistance, and travel protection. At Unison, we prioritize your well-being, ensuring you and your family have the support you need to succeed.

Clearance: 

Applicants may need to be the subject of a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, to include U.S. Citizenship. 

Why Join Unison: 

Unison has pioneered the creation of innovative software for federal agencies, program offices, and government contractors worldwide. We believe that there is power in moving in unison. As a 2025 Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work, our culture and values reflect this belief and are central to achieving our mission of powering the business of government. Rather than chasing short-lived tech trends, Unison delivers proven software that simplifies the complexities of federal business. Our technology combines innovative thinking with precise federal know-how, addressing critical details others overlook. Designed with purpose and engineered to endure, our software provides consistent performance, allowing federal agencies and contractors to stay focused on their missions.

Unison provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability status, age, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.