Tier 1 Customer Service Representative

About the role

The Tier 1 Customer Service Representative (CSR) will be responsible for providing Tier 1 service desk support for insurance issuers, agents and web brokers, CMS/CCIIO application users, Health Insurance Exchanges and state agencies. This position requires shift flexibility to support 8am – 8pm on Monday through Friday (an 8x5 day operation) with expanded weekend operations in September and October.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 service desk support for insurance issuers, Agents and Web brokers, CMS/CCIIO application users, Health Insurance Exchanges and state agencies based on Inquiries are received via phone, 1-855-CMS-1515 (1-855-267-1515), or email, CMS_FEPS@cms.hhs.gov.
• Provide account access support, such as password resets and unlocking accounts for various marketplace applications including COTS products such as TIBCO MFT.
• Log user inquiries in Service Now and assign to the right groups internally before assigning to Tier 2 support.
• Triage inquiries by marketplace functions and assign to the right marketplace systems/CCIIO business groups as applicable - skills and knowledge provided by training via our training instructors.
• Provide general policy information supplied by the business owners and Tier 2 systems.
• Provide process guidance to the requesters seeking help/guidance based on information provided by CMS/CCIIO business owners and Tier 2 support teams.
• Respond effectively and accurately to or properly route IT inquiries and escalations for The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services Marketplace Service Desk.
• Utilize a Knowledge Base to locate scripted answers and to thoroughly document information into the database.
• Escalate requests to appropriate IT departments throughout the CMS Marketplace Service Desk organization to prevent work stoppage due to technology challenges.
• Provide guidance to customer on next steps as well as summarizes the contact including the responses and the referrals.
• Support triage inquiries by marketplace functions and assign to the right marketplace systems/CCIIO business groups as applicable - skills and knowledge provided by training via our training instructors.

Requirements

• GED or higher.
• At least 1 year of customer service experience using multiple systems to identify solutions for the customer and the ability to manage multiple systems, tabs and issues at one time.
• Experience with follow up and closure for customer.
• Experience with thorough documentation of contact.
• Proven excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications.
• Must have strong focus, dedication to research and resolve issues.
• Excellent knowledge of computers and Microsoft systems, 40 wpm typing.
• Receptive to training for business acumen adoption, service desk operational processes, and information dissemination that aligns with a Tier 1 service desk function.
• Strong communication skills and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong verbal customer service skills.
• Must be available to work nights, holidays and weekends.

Desired Skills

• CxOne and ServiceNow knowledge a plus.
• High volume IT Support experience.

Benefits

Pay Range $35,100.00 - $63,450.00

Additional details about benefits can be found here.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.