Senior ITAM Specialist

Summary
 Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we’ve been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation’s leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!
Description
 

Position Purpose:

Supports the asset management life cycle of information technology hardware and/or software assets throughout the organization. Implement policies, processes and procedures in support of Information Technology Asset Management (ITAM) objectives. Identify and integrate ITAM processes with related processes within IS, to include Integrated Cloud Orchestration System (ICOS), procurement management, contract management, change management, and incident management.

What You'll Do:

• Analyze and reconcile asset discovery data against current inventory data, entitlement data, and contractual terms and conditions for IT assets.
• Create and execute action plans to research and resolve identified gaps. Audit hardware inventories for accuracy.
• Analyze hardware utilization reports to understand current demand and forecast future utilization. Establish appropriate inventory levels to support business demand.
• Provide ITAM support and services to IS projects upgrading or implementing new software and hardware assets.
• Maintain involvement into IT operations and system configuration changes that may impact ITAM functions, inventory data, or licensing compliance.
• Forecast, track and notify interested IS organizations of critical lifecycle and contractual milestones and activities (expirations, renewals, etc.).
• Provide data, knowledge and preparation in support of the milestones as appropriate.
• Implement processes for IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) activities ensuring work is in compliance with regulatory, government, and customer requirements.
• Actively seek and identify opportunities for cost savings and containment. Package and present ITAM savings opportunities to Senior Management.
• Participate in budget creation and development efforts related to IT assets. Mentor entry level ITAM personnel.

To Qualify for This Position, You’ll Need:

Required Education:

• Bachelors in a job-related field OR,
• 4 years job related work experience OR,
• Associate's AND 2 years job related work experience

Required Work Experience:

• 5 years of asset management, procurement, workstation support, or other job-related work experience.

We prefer that you have:

• ServiceNow experience
• Previous software asset management experience

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of Asset Management policies, procedures and concepts.
• In depth understanding of hardware/software licensing/maintenance models.
• Strong analytical, assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, planning and time management skills, with ability to prioritize and multi-task assignments.

Required Software and Other Tools: Microsoft Office

What We Can Do For You:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

· Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

· 401K retirement savings plan with company match

· Life Insurance

· Paid Time Off (PTO)

· On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

· Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount

· Tuition assistance

· Service recognition

· Employee Assistance

· Discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What To Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure that you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

Management will be conducting interviews with the most qualified candidates, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.