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Senior IT Asset Manager (ITAM)

Peraton, Chantilly, VA, United States


Responsibilities Peraton

is seeking an

IT Asset Manager (ITAM)

to oversee the financial, operational, and lifecycle management of IT assets across the CIO organization in support of the FAA BNATCS program. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate asset tracking, cost optimization, and governance throughout the entire asset lifecycle from request and procurement through deployment, refresh, retirement, and disposal. The IT Asset Manager maintains reliable asset records, enforces standard lifecycle processes, manages warranties and renewals, and partners with organizational leaders to improve asset utilization, reduce waste, enhance forecasting, and strengthen audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities may include:

Own the full IT asset lifecycle for hardware and selected software/license assets, including intake, purchasing coordination, receiving, tagging, deployment readiness, refresh planning, redeployments, and end‑of‑life disposal

Maintain accurate asset status, ownership, and location across all moves/adds/changes, ensuring alignment with onboarding, offboarding, and operational support processes

Establish, document, and enforce lifecycle standards and governance practices

Track total cost of ownership (TCO) and lifecycle spending for IT assetsIdentify and implement cost optimization opportunities across inventory, licensing, and refresh cycles

Maintain system‑of‑record accuracy for asset inventory and/or the CMDB

Conduct regular physical and system‑based audits/reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and updating records as needed

Manage warranties, maintenance renewals, and support contracts; track expirations and coordinate timely renewals

Coordinate vendor returns and RMA processes and ensure updates to asset records, financial systems, and lifecycle documentation

Support sourcing and procurement activities with asset utilization data, lifecycle insights, and forecasting

Ensure all lifecycle processes comply with governance requirements for traceability, approvals, chain‑of‑custody, and secure disposal evidence

Support internal and external audits by providing accurate reports, documentation, and processing evidence

Produce recurring reporting to CIO leadership on inventory health, refresh readiness, aging assets, utilization trends, warranty exposure, and cost insights

Drive continuous improvement of asset workflows to reduce manual effort, shorten cycle times, and improve accuracy and service outcomes

Qualifications Required Qualifications

Minimum of 8+ years with a Bachelor’s degree, 6+ years with a Master's degree, or 3+ years and PhD in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Demonstrated experience managing IT assets and lifecycle processes with strong attention to detail and ownership

Understanding of IT hardware categories and lifecycle realities

Proven ability to track asset financials: budgeting/forecasting support, invoice/PO reconciliation, lifecycle costing and reporting

Strong process orientation with ability to design, document, and enforce repeatable workflows across multiple stakeholders

Experience with ITAM/CMDB or service management platforms (ServiceNow preferred, or equivalent) and able to maintain high-quality records

Strong Excel skills with ability to build clear asset reports and reconcile data across sources

Ability to communicate clearly and coordinate across IT, Finance, Procurement, and vendors

US Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain an FAA Public Trust clearance

This is a 100% on-site role, candidates must be local to and able to commute to our Herndon/Chantilly, VA or Bowie, MD locations

Occasional travel to local Peraton and customer facilities in the National Capital Region may be required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ITAM tooling and integrations (ServiceNow ITAM, Flexera, Snow, Tanium, SCCM, Intune, etc.)

Comfort automating/reporting via Python, PowerShell/Bash, or BI tools (Power BI/Tableau) to improve accuracy and reduce manual effort

Familiarity with license tracking, entitlement management, and audit response for major vendors

Experience with contract terms affecting cost (renewals, co-terming, device-based vs user-based licensing)

Experience operating in audit-sensitive or regulated environments with evidence-based processes

Familiarity with secure disposal standards and chain-custody

Experience working closely with sourcing/procurement, negotiating models, and managing vendor performance and SLAs

IAITAM (CSAM/CHAMP), ITIL, ServiceNow ITAM training, or relevant procurement/asset certifications

Peraton Overview Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.