What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Analyst position at Smarter HR Solutions LLC?
Job Title: Data Analyst
Job Type: Full-Time/Contract *this role is a 12-month assignment.
Job Location: Houston, TX 77002 *must be located in the Houston area.
Job Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm - Hybrid *hybrid schedule will be determined by direct supervisor.
Job Salary: $30/hr
Project and requirements:
The Asset Management Analyst (AMA) will support the Enterprise Technology Asset Management (ETAM) team in managing, analyzing, and optimizing county-wide hardware and software assets. Under the guidance of the ETAM Manager, the AMA will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, supporting the county’s computer replacement program, ensuring compliance with software licensing requirements, and delivering data-driven insights to leadership, procurement, and finance teams.
This role is critical to strengthening hardware lifecycle governance, improving software license utilization, and enabling cost-efficient IT resource planning.
Requirements
Role and responsibilities of the Resource request:
- Coordinate the
inventory, procurement, and deployment of IT hardware (laptops,
desktops, peripherals) and licensed software across
departments.
- Maintain and enhance
asset tracking systems to ensure accurate records of both hardware and
software assets.
- Analyze asset lifecycle
data to identify trends, forecast future needs, and support budgeting and
procurement planning.
- Ensure compliance with
vendor contracts, licensing agreements, and internal asset management
policies.
- Collaborate with IT,
procurement, and departmental stakeholders to align asset strategies and
ensure policy adherence.
- Conduct regular audits
and quality checks to maintain data integrity for both hardware and
software inventories.
- Prepare and present
reports and dashboards on asset utilization, license compliance, and
lifecycle metrics.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Technical Skills:
- Strong analytical skills
with the ability to interpret complex datasets related to hardware and
software usage.
- Proficiency in Excel,
SQL, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Experience with IT asset
management platforms (e.g., Ivanti Neurons, ServiceNow, SCCM).
- Understanding of IT
asset lifecycle management, including acquisition, deployment,
maintenance, and retirement.
- Familiarity with
software license management, compliance tracking, and renewal processes.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication
and interpersonal skills for vendor and stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to manage
multiple tasks independently while maintaining high attention to detail.
- Strong organizational
and time management skills.
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of
experience in IT hardware and software asset management (preferred).
- Experience managing the
full lifecycle of IT assets and software licenses.
- Familiarity with asset
management best practices, compliance standards, and procurement
processes.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in
Information Systems, Business, or a related field (preferred).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting
large-scale IT deployment or refresh projects.
- Knowledge of public
sector procurement, licensing, or compliance frameworks.
Salary : $30