Leidos is a Fortune 500™ company aimed at embracing and solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Through science and technology, Leidos makes the world safer, healthier, and more efficient.
We offer an array of exciting career opportunities for the best IT, energy, logistics, and engineering professionals.
As a Junior Desktop Support Specialist, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for the ongoing desktop and IT support of Media and Publications with the IRS. We have an established support team supporting approximately 150 employees located in Washington, DC, and another 80 employees in New Carrollton, MD. You will be responsible for the continued day-to-day maintenance and support of the IRS Common Operating Environment based on Microsoft Windows. You will also be expected to support “above baseline applications”. Ordinary support needs include all desktop and laptop deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Additionally, support for individual/network printers, projectors for multimedia presentations, smartboard whiteboards, blackberries, and scanners. Proven ability to offer high-level desktop support in an enterprise environment.
NOTE: This is an onsite position – expected onsite 5 days a week.
Ability to obtain a Minimum Background Investigation ( MBI) ( Similar to a Public Trust).
Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor's degree and 2+ years of IT experience. Candidates must possess the following knowledge and skills:
* Office 365
* VPN , LAN , WAN
* Active directory
* Windows
* Use of a Ticketing system ( for example, KISAM, ServiceNow)
Ideal candidates may also possess:
* Existing familiarity with IRS and IRS processes, as well as active MBI
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
Come join our rapidly growing team!
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
May 15, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range $52,000.00 - $94,000.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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