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The Lead Technology Support Specialist enables a reliable technology experience for Humana's senior leaders (C-suite, SVPs, etc.) and their staff members.

The Lead Technology Support Specialist maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots desktop hardware, software packages, and conferencing systems to keep our leaders productive, focused on their critical work and not technology distractions. The Lead Technology Support Specialist works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.

The Lead Technology Support Specialist researches and resolves technical problems of moderate complexity. They ensure end-to-end ownership of issues, escalating and engaging technology experts and leaders as required. They exhibit strong communication skills and leadership presence. They create and manage effective, standardized processes and procedures for their team. This position is remote but does require living in or within commutable distance to an airport.

**This role will require at least 50% travel and at times, short notice to travel.**

Responsibilities Include:

• Responds to escalated requests for technical support. Documents, tracks, and monitors the problem using applicable systems and tools.

• Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision

• Uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.

Use your skills to make an impact
 

Required Qualifications

• 8 or more years of technical experience

• 2 or more years of project leadership experience

• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time and on short notice.

• Must live within commutable distance to a metropolitan area/airport

• Experienced in researching and resolves technical problems of moderate complexity, typically escalated from first line support teams

• Experienced responding to escalated telephone, email and on line requests for technical support

• Experienced documenting, tracking, and monitoring the problem using applicable systems and tools.

• Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas

• 2 years in a Lead or Supervisor capacity for Desktop Support

• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a Technical Field

• Desktop Support related Certifications

Work-At-Home Requirements

• WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high-speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.

• A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.  

• Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.

• A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay decisions will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

 

$95,300 - $131,200 per year

 

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About us
 

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we mak