The job of an entry-level help desk analyst is to provide support to customers with technical problems. The duties of someone in this role are to troubleshoot and resolve common IT issues, utilizing phone, chat, or email systems to communicate with customers. This role also involves studying products, entering information into databases, and communicating issues to senior-level staff as needed. An entry-level help desk analyst regularly interacts with customers to provide direct support and troubleshoot c technical problems. Similar job titles include online customer service representative.