IT ASSET SPECIALIST

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems/Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field. Professional experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
• 2 years of experience in IT asset lifecycle management and processes
• Advance proficiency with Microsoft Excel required
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication, organizational, and analytical skills required
• Prior experience with software licensing terms preferred
• Prior experience with vendor and contract negotiation and management preferred

• Knowledge of IT systems and support practices
• Knowledge of IT service management principles and best practices
• Technical computer skills, including the ability to analyze and manipulate sets of data, learn new software, and understand programming/scripting language (Powershell, SQL, etc)
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to identify trends to resolve issues
• Ability to effectively learn and apply new technologies
• Ability to embrace concept of continual improvement to help streamline processes and improve user experience
• Ability to work independently and under pressure, manage concurrent task and responsibilities, and deal with changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness
• Ability to take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects
• Ability to focus on tasks with greatest impact and see them through to completion
• Must be sensitive to Corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the business needs

• Routinely exercises independent judgement and decision-making in order to effectively father the needed data on and provide analysis of all activities that have an impact on the value, cost, and risk of IT asset lifecycles.
• Presents findings to LBRT IT leadership including proposing changes to policies and presses.
• Coordinates and processes purchases, renewals. and cancellations of software licensing, IT hardware and warranties, and mobile devices and plans.
• Monthly reconciliation of on-off and recurring IT purchases.
• Monitors software license usage, acts to ensure compliance, and provides audit support.
• Monitors, reports, and provides feedback to management on asset statuses and lifecycle.
• Updates, maintains, and audits software and hardware asset tracking platforms.
• Coordinates and documents end-of-life disposal of IT equipment and software.
• Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

• Operates in a professional and/or business casual office environment
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops, photocopiers/scanners, and smartphones.
• Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.