desk jockey

noun, Informal.
1.
an office worker who sits at a desk, often as contrasted with someone who does more important or active work:
desk jockeys at the CIA.
Origin
1950-55; modeled on disk jockey
Contemporary definitions for desk jockey
noun

a person who works at a desk in an office, esp. carrying out routine tasks

Word Origin

1943; patterned on disk jockey

Usage Note

derogatory informal

Slang definitions & phrases for desk jockey

desk jockey

noun phrase

An office worker: Let some desk jockey in the home office envy you (1950s+)