Junior Asset / Equipment Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Assist the Asset Manager, Hand Receipt Holders, and the USMEPCOM Property Book Office in managing equipment accountability tasks.

• Ensure accurate asset records are maintained, including details such as serial numbers, asset identifiers, descriptions, locations, custodians, condition, and disposition status.

• Update asset-management repositories designated by the Government following receipts, transfers, returns, replacements, and dispositions.

• Aid in conducting physical inventories and audits; document discrepancies and liaise for corrective actions.

• Reconcile asset records with shipping, receiving, maintenance, configuration, and disposition documentation.

• Compile data tables, findings, and status information for Asset Audit Reports.

• Aggregate asset metrics, risks, issues, and the status of corrective actions for Monthly Status Report submissions.

• Monitor maintenance agreements, warranties, licenses, and support coverage, including tracking renewal and expiration dates.

• Develop equipment disposition packages for obsolete, excess, or surplus Government-Furnished Property.

• Maintain the necessary approvals, transfer, shipping, and disposal records.

• Keep asset-management logs, trackers, checklists, SOPs, and templates updated.

• Support initiatives related to equipment refreshes, site relocations, and modernization efforts.

• Safeguard sensitive equipment records and manage Government information in accordance with security and records-management guidelines.

⛳️ Requirements

• An Associate’s degree or equivalent professional experience is required.

• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in IT asset management, equipment accountability, inventory control, logistics, property administration, or management analysis is necessary.

• Proven ability to maintain and reconcile precise asset records and support physical inventories, audits, and resolution of discrepancies.

• Capacity to coordinate effectively with asset custodians, technical teams, and Government stakeholders across remote and geographically dispersed teams.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Strong attention to detail, along with organizational, time-management, and written communication skills.

• An active Secret clearance or higher is mandatory.

• Preferred: Experience in supporting federal or DoD property-accountability programs, including Government-Furnished Property.

• Preferred: Understanding of Hand Receipt Holder and PBO processes, along with DoD equipment transfer, inventory, and disposition requirements.

• Preferred: Experience using ServiceNow HAM/SAM, CMDB, or a similar asset-management platform.

• Preferred: Familiarity with barcode scanners, RFID tools, or other automated inventory technologies.

• Preferred: Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, or Power BI for collaboration and reporting purposes.

• Preferred certifications: ITIL Foundation, Certified Hardware Asset Management Professional (CHAMP), Certified IT Asset Manager (CITAM), or another relevant asset-management certification.

🏝️ Benefits

• This is a remote position.

• Occasional travel or on-site support may be necessary for physical inventories, equipment reconciliation, or other program-related activities.

• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities.

• We are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.