Asset / Equipment Specialist (Junior)
Cwsc · North Chicago, IL · remote
USD 70,000 to 100,000 · period not stated
Computer World Services, Corp. (CWS) seeks an Asset / Equipment Specialist to support equipment accountability and asset lifecycle activities for the USMEPCOM ENLIST program. Working under the direction of the Asset Manager, this position supports Hand Receipt Holders (HRHs), the USMEPCOM Property Book Office (PBO), and program teams by maintaining accurate asset records, assisting with physical inventories, tracking maintenance agreements, preparing disposition documentation, and contributing to required asset reports.
The Asset / Equipment Specialist helps ensure that Government-Furnished Property (GFP) and other program equipment are properly documented throughout its lifecycle, from receipt and assignment through transfer, maintenance, refresh, return, and disposition.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Support the Asset Manager, Hand Receipt Holders, and the USMEPCOM PBO with equipment accountability activities.
- Maintain accurate asset records (serial numbers, asset identifiers, descriptions, locations, custodians, condition, and disposition status) and update Government-designated asset-management repositories after receipts, transfers, returns, replacements, and dispositions.
- Assist with physical inventories and audits; document discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions with asset owners, site personnel, logistics, procurement, configuration management, and program leadership.
- Reconcile asset records against shipping, receiving, maintenance, configuration, and disposition documentation.
- Prepare data tables, findings, and status information for Asset Audit Reports, and consolidate asset metrics, risks, issues, and corrective-action status for Monthly Status Report inputs.
- Track maintenance agreements, warranties, licenses, and support coverage, including renewal and expiration dates.
- Prepare equipment disposition packages in accordance with PBO guidance for obsolete, excess, or surplus GFP, and maintain supporting approvals, transfer, shipping, and disposal records.
- Maintain asset-management logs, trackers, checklists, SOPs, and templates, and support equipment refreshes, site moves, and modernization initiatives.
- Protect sensitive equipment records and handle Government information in accordance with applicable security and records-management requirements.
Education & Experience:
- Associate’s degree or relevant professional experience.
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in IT asset management, equipment accountability, inventory control, logistics, property administration, or management analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain and reconcile accurate asset records and to support physical inventories, audits, and discrepancy resolution.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with asset custodians, technical teams, and Government stakeholders across remote, geographically dispersed teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational, time-management, and written communication skills.
- Experience supporting federal or DoD property-accountability programs, including Government-Furnished Property.
- Familiarity with Hand Receipt Holder and PBO processes and DoD equipment transfer, inventory, and disposition requirements.
- Experience with ServiceNow HAM/SAM, CMDB, or a comparable asset-management platform.
- Experience with barcode scanners, RFID tools, or other automated inventory technologies.
- Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, or Power BI for collaboration and reporting.
Certifications:
- None required. Preferred: ITIL Foundation, Certified Hardware Asset Management Professional (CHAMP), Certified IT Asset Manager (CITAM), or another relevant asset-management certification.
Security Clearance:
- Active Secret clearance or higher is required.
Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.):
- Remote position; Chicago, IL–area candidates preferred.
- Periodic travel or on-site support at Government or contractor locations may be required for physical inventories, equipment reconciliation, or other program activities.
- Administrative Notes: Period of Performance: March 1, 2027 – February 28, 2033 Contract Start Date: March 1, 2027 Note: By applying to this position, the candidate acknowledges and consents to having their resume included in an active competitive Government contract bid.
Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at hr@cwsc.com.