Intermediate IT Asset Management Specialist

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Job Description

• Obtains quotes from known vendors, selects the vendor, negotiates the final contract provisions, and prepares and places the purchase order for routine hardware and software products and services.
• Performs standard forecasts of hardware needs and software requirements based on historic trends and future utilization information provided by the user community.
• Proposes approaches to avoid future budget overages.
• Reports actual utilization, explains variance to budget, and presents forecasted needs to major organizational units.
• Periodically performs basic to moderately complex audits of software systems used to verify that the correct number of licenses are in place; and/or performs basic to moderately complex audits of maintenance activity and availability of hardware units.
• Takes corrective action as needed.
• Conducts periodic renewals of standard agreements to establish the best price and service levels.
• Ensures that all contract documents and attachments have correct approvals.
• Ensures current contract information and status is reported in the appropriate data bases.
• Performs updates and maintains IT Asset Management data bases, software management tools, and procurement, performance and compliance software tools.
• Develops and performs reporting of cost data and other related information.
• Conducts research of IT products and service vendors for sourcing and selection purposes.
• Prepares comparative analysis to be used in vendor selection.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills & Abilities

Intermediate ability to use finance and procurement systems. Good ability to communicate with technology staff, business stakeholders, and management. Good written and verbal communications skills. Fundamental knowledge of software or hardware contracts and their likely cost implications through the asset life cycle. Proficient with Microsoft office with strong Excel skills.
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. 4+ years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Amount of Travel Required

No Travel is required
Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available

No - We are not open to sponsoring for this position
Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.