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Help Desk Analyst roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-3 for skilled workers or EB-2 for candidates holding advanced degrees in information systems or computer science. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL before petitioning USCIS, a process that leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization.
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Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford Health is a Michigan-based, nonprofit health plan that provides health coverage to individuals, companies and organizations. A subsidiary of Henry Ford Health System, we partner with doctors, employers and community groups to enhance the overall health and well-being of the lives we touch. With more than 1,100 dedicated and passionate employees, our goal is to make health care easy for our members.
Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Senior Service Desk Representatives are passionate about helping Health Alliance Plan be successful. They are responsible for providing world class quality technical support while maintaining an extraordinarily high level of customer service for the entire health system.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support for configuration issues, troubleshooting assistance, software installations and account updates.
- Act as subject matter experts for semi-complex technical subject areas pertinent to the Service Desk and may participate in problem management activities.
- Assist with coaching and training within the Service Desk.
- Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality in carrying out duties handling sensitive information.
- Support Health Alliance Plan and non-Health Alliance Plan devices at Health Alliance Plan locations, private practices, hybrid locations, home, or anywhere in the world. Support for these devices and technologies include but not limited to desktops and laptops, virtual machines, mobile phones, printers, wired and wireless networks, VPNs, and webcams.
- Provide support on a variety of software including Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft applications, MacOS, iOS, Android OS, Epic EMR, PeopleSoft, ServiceNow, Citrix Applications, Active Directory, Webex, VPN technologies, Duo multi-factor authentication, and other departmental/business applications, along with using system log monitoring tools.
- Assist with safeguarding the security of the organization by following established procedures to prevent unauthorized access to system resources.
- Provide in-depth troubleshooting, research, diagnoses, resolution, and assist with resolving issues unable to be resolved by more junior Service Desk Representatives.
- Participate in the diagnosis and escalation of complex technical issues or requests.
- Work is performed via a hybrid work model (phone, email, IM and onsite support).
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by leading and participating in short and long-term projects that support the ongoing efforts to streamline processes and enhance productivity of the Service Desk and other technical teams throughout the organization.
- Participate in testing new technologies and support processes prior to expansion to more junior Service Desk Representatives, and provide relevant feedback, coaching, and knowledgebase updates throughout.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Some college, or 1-2 years of vocational technical training, or an Information Technology/Support industry certification. Associate degree or higher (Information Technology, Information System, Computer Science, Health Information Management, or other Business/Communication/Technology related), and Information Technology/Support industry certifications preferred.
- Three (3) or more years of successful experience in the area of Service Desk, Help Desk, or IT Support responsibilities, or 6 months+ previously demonstrated success in the Health Alliance Plan Service Desk Representative Role.
- At least one year of customer service experience included in the above technical experience or separately.
- Experience supporting the following:
- Citrix-based applications.
- Windows OS support.
- Remote Access VPN support.
- Remotely troubleshooting of hardware issues such as printers, mobile devices, laptops, etc.
- Multi-factor authentication tools, such as Microsoft MFA and Duo.
- SharePoint Microsoft Office applications, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, OneDrive, etc.
- Using knowledgebases and other knowledge repository systems.
- Seven (7) years or more experience working in a 24/7/365 help desk, service desk, or IT support environment, using phone, email, remote assist, and chat to provide direct end-user support preferred.
- Direct system admin support experience preferred.
- Experienced coaching and/or providing training preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft SCCM and other systems management products preferred. Experience with enterprise monitoring tools preferred.
- ServiceNow ITSM tool usage preferred.
- Apple/Mac product support and/or usage preferred.
- Experience creating/updating knowledge articles or other support documentation preferred.
Company Description
Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford Health is a Michigan-based, nonprofit health plan that provides health coverage to individuals, companies and organizations. A subsidiary of Henry Ford Health System, we partner with doctors, employers and community groups to enhance the overall health and well-being of the lives we touch. With more than 1,100 dedicated and passionate employees, our goal is to make health care easy for our members.
Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Senior Service Desk Representatives are passionate about helping Health Alliance Plan be successful. They are responsible for providing world class quality technical support while maintaining an extraordinarily high level of customer service for the entire health system.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support for configuration issues, troubleshooting assistance, software installations and account updates.
- Act as subject matter experts for semi-complex technical subject areas pertinent to the Service Desk and may participate in problem management activities.
- Assist with coaching and training within the Service Desk.
- Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality in carrying out duties handling sensitive information.
- Support Health Alliance Plan and non-Health Alliance Plan devices at Health Alliance Plan locations, private practices, hybrid locations, home, or anywhere in the world. Support for these devices and technologies include but not limited to desktops and laptops, virtual machines, mobile phones, printers, wired and wireless networks, VPNs, and webcams.
- Provide support on a variety of software including Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft applications, MacOS, iOS, Android OS, Epic EMR, PeopleSoft, ServiceNow, Citrix Applications, Active Directory, Webex, VPN technologies, Duo multi-factor authentication, and other departmental/business applications, along with using system log monitoring tools.
- Assist with safeguarding the security of the organization by following established procedures to prevent unauthorized access to system resources.
- Provide in-depth troubleshooting, research, diagnoses, resolution, and assist with resolving issues unable to be resolved by more junior Service Desk Representatives.
- Participate in the diagnosis and escalation of complex technical issues or requests.
- Work is performed via a hybrid work model (phone, email, IM and onsite support).
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by leading and participating in short and long-term projects that support the ongoing efforts to streamline processes and enhance productivity of the Service Desk and other technical teams throughout the organization.
- Participate in testing new technologies and support processes prior to expansion to more junior Service Desk Representatives, and provide relevant feedback, coaching, and knowledgebase updates throughout.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Some college, or 1-2 years of vocational technical training, or an Information Technology/Support industry certification. Associate degree or higher (Information Technology, Information System, Computer Science, Health Information Management, or other Business/Communication/Technology related), and Information Technology/Support industry certifications preferred.
- Three (3) or more years of successful experience in the area of Service Desk, Help Desk, or IT Support responsibilities, or 6 months+ previously demonstrated success in the Health Alliance Plan Service Desk Representative Role.
- At least one year of customer service experience included in the above technical experience or separately.
- Experience supporting the following:
- Citrix-based applications.
- Windows OS support.
- Remote Access VPN support.
- Remotely troubleshooting of hardware issues such as printers, mobile devices, laptops, etc.
- Multi-factor authentication tools, such as Microsoft MFA and Duo.
- SharePoint Microsoft Office applications, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, OneDrive, etc.
- Using knowledgebases and other knowledge repository systems.
- Seven (7) years or more experience working in a 24/7/365 help desk, service desk, or IT support environment, using phone, email, remote assist, and chat to provide direct end-user support preferred.
- Direct system admin support experience preferred.
- Experienced coaching and/or providing training preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft SCCM and other systems management products preferred. Experience with enterprise monitoring tools preferred.
- ServiceNow ITSM tool usage preferred.
- Apple/Mac product support and/or usage preferred.
- Experience creating/updating knowledge articles or other support documentation preferred.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Help Desk Analyst
Align your credentials to PERM job requirements
PERM certification locks in the minimum requirements your employer will advertise. If your degree is in a field adjacent to IT support, gather transcripts and a credential evaluation now so your qualifications match the posted role exactly.
Search for employers with EB-3 filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Help Desk Analyst openings by green card sponsorship history, so you target companies that have already run PERM for this job title rather than those sponsoring a first-ever case.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
DOL assigns a wage level to your PERM application using the OFLC Wage Search. If your offered pay falls below Level I for Help Desk Analysts in your metro area, PERM certification will be denied regardless of employer intent.
Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled
Employers sponsoring foreign workers for permanent residency must maintain lawful employment verification. An E-Verify enrollment gap discovered mid-PERM can stall or void the entire labor certification filing.
Understand EB-3 processing before accepting an offer
EB-3 carries no annual cap on petitions, but priority date backlogs affect nationals of certain countries. Review the most recent Visa Bulletin with your employer so both parties have realistic expectations before the I-140 is filed.
Request a detailed sponsorship timeline from hiring managers
Ask explicitly whether the company sponsors from day one or only after a probationary period. PERM recruitment must begin after you are hired, so delays in starting the process extend your total wait for permanent residency by the same margin.
Green Card Help Desk Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Help Desk Analyst role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Help Desk Analyst positions qualify under EB-3 for skilled workers, since the role typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent IT experience. If the position requires an advanced degree in information systems or computer science and the employer can document that requirement, EB-2 is possible. The PERM labor certification specifies the minimum qualifications, so the category follows whatever the employer legitimately requires for the job.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery with an 85,000-slot cap. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency and has no annual cap on petitions at the EB-3 level. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months before the I-140 petition is even filed, making green card sponsorship a longer but more permanent path.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Help Desk Analyst?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment process showing no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. DOL reviews the recruitment results and the prevailing wage documentation before certifying the application. Once PERM is certified, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. You can then file for adjustment of status or consular processing once your priority date becomes current on the Visa Bulletin.
How can I find Help Desk Analyst jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search Help Desk Analyst openings specifically filtered by employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can identify companies that have already run PERM for this job title. Targeting employers with a documented sponsorship track record significantly reduces the risk that a promising offer stalls because the company is unwilling or unprepared to file.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I get my green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can change employers once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Help Desk Analysts, a move to a comparable IT support or systems administration role at a new company generally satisfies the same-or-similar requirement, but you should confirm the occupational match before resigning.