[Hiring] ACE Account Service Desk Specialist @Chenega Corporation

Role Description

Chronos Operations, LLC is seeking an ACE Account Service Desk Specialist (Tier 2 – ASD) to support the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Account Service Desk under the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Technology Service Desk (TSD). This role provides Tier II support to a large external user community, including Trade, Participating Government Agencies (PGAs), and CBP personnel, supporting trade facilitation, compliance, and enforcement operations.

• Provide 24x7x365 Tier II support for the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Account Service Desk (ASD).
• Support over 100,000 active users comprised of Trade, PGA, and CBP clients on trade facilitation, compliance, and enforcement.
• Answer and respond to incoming calls and emails pertaining to ACE technical questions and operation of the ACE cargo processing system.
• Provide 24x7x365 bilingual (English/Spanish) support to the trade user community.
• Support ACE Portal Account business processes: user enrollment, account activation, account management for CBP and Trade communities.
• Maintain documents (Welcome Letters and guidance documentation) supporting user enrollment and activation.
• Support end users (Trade, CBP, PGA) in the use of ACE Portal functionality, including ACE Reports.
• Resolve >=90% of tickets assigned to Tier II (AQL target).
• Process >=90% of tickets within 4 hours.
• Achieve >=90% quality score on reviewed interactions.
• Update ASD SOPs as requested.
• Contribute to TSD Knowledge Management effort: submit, create, update, and review KMS documentation.
• Attend periodic ACE training sessions to maintain proficiency.
• Respond to urgent priority requests including ACE Command Center/War Room problem resolution.
• Assist OIT in assessing cybersecurity risks; perform timely inactivation/restoration of ACE Portal accounts as directed.
• Ability to independently make sound decisions, exercise critical thinking, and apply innovative problem-solving approaches to support mission objectives and operational success.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of IT help desk or customer support experience.
• Must be available to support rotating shift; 24x7x365 coverage required.
• U.S. Citizenship required; must be able to pass CBP Background Investigation (BI).
• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology or related field preferred.
• Experience with ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) system.
• Knowledge of trade compliance processes or web-based portal support.
• Knowledge of CBP trade facilitation and compliance processes.
• Experience with ServiceNow ITSM platform.
• HDI Customer Service Representative or Support Center Analyst certification.
• Prior CBP or DHS experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• Knowledge of import/export trade processes.

Requirements

• Expertise in various tools like Microsoft Project, ServiceNow, and Amazon Connect.
• Ability to manage multiple tickets, meet SLA commitments, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to independently make sound decisions, exercise critical thinking, and apply innovative problem-solving approaches to support mission objectives and operational success.
• Ability to work with internal teams and other agencies to resolve cross-functional IT needs.
• Ability to support rotating shifts, 24x7x365 coverage.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, facilitation, and leadership skills to effectively coordinate teams and communicate with stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage relationships with internal teams, external partners, vendors, and senior leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder coordination.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and under senior analyst guidance.
• Ability to meet minimum clearance requirements.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to travel 10%.

Benefits

• Professional development plan focusing on helping team members at every level of their careers.
• Opportunities to sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world.
• From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout careers.