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ARL's Supply Chain Department is looking for aself-disciplined, highly motivated, and customer service-oriented individual for the role of Part-Time IT Support Specialist to provide customer support for the Applied Research Laboratory at the Pennsylvania State University.ARL/Penn State's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).This position will be responsible for new account setup, resolving account issues, and maintaining active user accounts.You will:Assist file exchange users with password resets, MFA resets, and new account setupAssist file exchange users unlock suspended accountsAdd/remove permissions to file exchange share spaces and delete inactive user accountsSet up new file folder structures as requested by ARL staffCreate group permissions, troubleshoot any file access issuesInvestigate application issues, perform cause analysis, and take corrective actionsPerform yearly auditsCreate/update documentation and frequently asked questionsUpdate the user data in the Supply Chain Database; as new suppliers are added, ensure their user information is reflected in DatabaseRequired skills/experience areas include:Past success in providing ideas in written form for clear comprehension to an audienceDemonstrated ability to work through a difficult problem, using proper steps to define and formulate ideas to reach a solutionSuccess in an office environment, where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effectiveDemonstrated ability to exercise discretionAbility to express yourself and ideas successfully to others in order to provide understandingDemonstrated organization skillsPreferred skills/experience areas include:Current secret government security clearanceYour working location will be fully on-site, located in State College, PA.ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part ofour workforce.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.eduCAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Secu ity and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.EEO IS THE LAWFederal Contractors Labor Law Poster
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