Posted Sep 29, 2026

Homeless Services Manager, Request and Operations

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Job Description: • Support administration and operation of a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) for a large Continuum of Care • Lead technical support specialists providing cross-functional support, troubleshooting, end-user inquiry resolution, technical support services, and customer experience improvements • Ensure timely first- and second-level responses to support requests from approximately 8,000 HMIS end users • Develop and implement multi-channel ticketing systems for HMIS end users, agency administrators, and partners • Translate complex technical requirements into accessible plain language • Analyze HMIS workflows and recommend technology-enabled improvements through automation, enhanced user interfaces, and improved training • Monitor ticket volume, escalations, customer satisfaction, resolution times, and performance benchmarks • Act as escalation point for high-priority customer issues and critical incidents • Maintain customer communication plans during major system events or service disruptions • Oversee customer satisfaction initiatives and service recovery efforts • Manage technical support specialists and analysts, including professional development, guidance, leadership, and quality assurance • Establish performance expectations, goals, and professional development plans • Manage staffing schedules, workload balancing, coverage planning, and resource allocation • Analyze technical support performance metrics and present findings to HMIS and CoC leadership • Identify operational efficiency and cost-reduction opportunities • Collaborate with Implementation and Customer Success teams on onboarding and customer adoption • Liaise with HMIS leadership, vendors, training teams, and internal and external partners Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science or Information Systems, Public Policy, Planning, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered • Minimum 5 years experience working with HMIS and homeless services data systems • Thorough understanding of HMIS software requirements, software workflows, and process improvement frameworks • Proven ability to manage professional teams and deliver operational or technical outcomes in ambiguous situations • Experience managing customer-facing support operations • Excellent communication skills, coaching and capacity building experience, and leadership abilities • Knowledge of HMIS governance, policy, and administration • Ability to execute long-term strategies through short-term operational and tactical activities, using defined and measurable work plans, task assignments, and contracts/subcontracts where necessary • Experience implementing technical operations and support center performance measurements, tracking goal attainment, and implementing workforce management practices • Application must be submitted directly by the applicant • Must comply with ICF’s policy prohibiting AI tools during interviews unless needed as an accommodation Benefits: • Equal opportunity employer • Reasonable accommodations for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs • Confidential accommodation support • Benefits information provided under the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act