Manager - Call Center (Nextgen)

Since 1975, Maximus has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs. Maximus delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. With more than 30,000 employees worldwide, Maximus is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit https://www.maximus.com.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of a Call Center team to ensure performance metrics are met.
• Maintain updated knowledge of the Call Center performance requirements as well as corporate and project policies and procedures. Provide updates to staff regarding these policies and procedures.
• Evaluate the need for training to ensure that staff maintains current knowledge of multiple programs.
• Address inadequate quality issues with Supervisory team in relation to reviews and corrections of calls monitored.
• Monitor performance goals and objectives for the Call Center staff and complete daily and weekly reports.
• Provide leadership with updates on all issues regarding quality, training, policy, procedures, staff issues and departmental performance levels.
• Monitor Call Center compliance with ISO standards as applicable.
• Implement necessary corrective actions to ensure consistent application of all laws, regulations, policies, and procedures pertinent to the Call Center.
• Monitor and evaluate performance, write performance appraisals, and provide corrective actions as needed.
• Responsible for identifying and resolving issues, problems, and concerns with employees.
• Recommend changes to policies and establish procedures and assist in the implementation of process improvements when necessary.
• Provide direction to staff when complaints are escalated to management level.

Additional Requirements as per Contract/Client:

• Must reside in the U.S. and be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• May be required to work scheduled holidays, overtime, and weekends
• Must be able to effectively read a prepared / written script out loud
• Prio FSA experience preferred

• Employment and continued employment are contingent upon obtaining and maintaining a favorable clearance. Final suitability determination is the sole discretion of the Department of Education.
• Obtaining and Maintaining a PIV-I card is a requirement of this position. PIV-I cards must be picked up in person. New and existing employees may need to travel via car, train, or plane to a designated location to pick up their new or replacement PIV-I card. Any travel expenses will be paid for by Maximus.

Home Office Requirements:

• Internet speed internet of 25 mbps or higher required (you can test this by going to www.speedtest.net)
• Hardwired internet (ethernet) connection router, cannot connect via Wi-Fi
• Must have a private work area and adequate power source

Minimum Requirements

EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.