Asset & Inventory Lifecycle Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Columbia, SC seeks a Property Manager to oversee NX non-expendable equipment inventory within the VA Health Care System. You will manage lifecycle planning, asset tagging, and data-driven procurement support to optimize asset utilization.

The role emphasizes coordinating across facilities, conducting cost analyses, and ensuring accountability through periodic inspections. On-site schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:00–4:30, not virtual.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade or education substituting for experience.
• Education can substitute for experience per GS guidelines and SAA provisions.
• Experience in inventory accounts and non-expendable equipment management.
• Ability to analyze data to support procurement and lifecycle decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lifecycle planning for NX assets including long-term and replacement needs.
• Maintain perpetual inventory and manage equipment in a database system.
• Coordinate material support and resolve logistics issues across lines.
• Support cost savings analyses and process improvements.
• Ensure monthly 5% inspection and equipment accountability per service line.
• Manage all NX asset transactions and ensure appropriate tagging.

Skills

Inventory management

Data analysis

Lifecycle planning

Procurement/ sourcing

Equipment accountability

Education

GS-07/ GS-09 eligibility criteria

Tools

Bar code scanning equipment

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Columbia, SC seeks a Property Manager to oversee NX non-expendable equipment inventory within the VA Health Care System. You will manage lifecycle planning, asset tagging, and data-driven procurement support to optimize asset utilization.

The role emphasizes coordinating across facilities, conducting cost analyses, and ensuring accountability through periodic inspections. On-site schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:00–4:30, not virtual.