Base Equipment Control Officer (BECO) - Contingent

Ares Enterprise; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ares Enterprise, LLC seeks a highly organized Base Equipment Control Officer (BECO) to oversee IT Hardware Asset Management at Los Angeles Air Force Base. You will manage asset lifecycles, asset tracking systems, training for Property Custodians, and ensure compliance with DoD and DAF regulations.

Responsibilities include inventory reconciliation, warehouse operations, sanitization and disposal, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant IT Asset Management / Equipment Control experience.
• Active Secret security clearance at time of hire.
• Valid state driver’s license to operate Government Motor Vehicles (GMVs) and forklift certification per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178.
• Thorough understanding of DAFMAN 17-1203 standards and equipment sanitization protocols.
• Ability to perform physical labor and lift/move heavy IT equipment.
• Experience using DoD asset tracking databases such as ELMS, DPAS, Score, and ServiceNow.

Responsibilities

• IT Asset Lifecycle & Inventory Management: Maintain APSR/ELMS for all IT hardware assets; record within 10 business days, transfers within 5 business days, removals within 3 business days.
• Property Custodian Support & Training: Provide initial training within 30 days and annual refreshers; distribute inventory listings and advise PCs.
• Warehouse & Logistics Operations: Manage IT warehouse operations, receiving, shipping, and storage; operate government vehicles.
• Sanitization & Disposal: Inspect turned-in equipment for proper sanitization; operate degaussers and disintegrators; manage disposition shipments.
• Account Reconciliation & Compliance: Reconcile IT accounts within 14 business days; maintain documentation in ELMS; DoDAAC validations.
• Transfers & System Reporting: Execute Base-to-Base transfers in DPAS; monitor DAFECO Score reports; participate in town halls.
• Experience: 10+ years.
• Licensing & Certifications: Valid state driver’s license; forklift certification.
• Skills & Knowledge: Understanding of DAFMAN 17-1203 standards and related protocols.

Skills

IT Asset Management

Inventory Control

Training & Mentoring

DoD Regulations

Safety & Compliance

Tools

ELMS

DPAS

Score

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Base Equipment Control Officer (BECO) to oversee and execute IT Hardware Asset Management (ITAM) operations at Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB). The BECO will be responsible for managing all aspects of IT equipment lifecycle management—including shipping, receiving, tracking, inventory reconciliation, and disposition of IT hardware assets. This role serves as a key subject matter expert, providing guidance and training to unit Property Custodians (PCs) and ensuring full compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Air Force (DAF) regulations.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• IT Asset Lifecycle & Inventory Management: Maintain the Accountable Property System of Record (APSR—currently ELMS) for all IT hardware assets. Record newly received assets within 10 business days, complete account transfers within 5 business days, and process turned-in equipment removals within 3 business days.
• Property Custodian Support & Training: Provide initial training (within 30 days of appointment) and annual refresher training to unit Property Custodians (PCs). Distribute inventory listings, maintain PC rosters, and advise PCs on equipment ordering, defective assets, warranty returns, and missing items.
• Warehouse & Logistics Operations: Manage IT warehouse support, including receiving, shipping, and storage of IT equipment. Operate government-furnished equipment, such as forklifts and trucks, to move and transport IT material.
• Sanitization & Disposal: Inspect turned-in excess equipment for proper hardware sanitization IAW COMSEC and local directives. Safely operate sanitization equipment (degaussers and disintegrators) and manage disposition shipments to Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services (DLA DS).
• Account Reconciliation & Compliance: Reconcile IT accounts following missing equipment MFRs within 14 business days. Maintain key supporting documentation (KSD) in ELMS, perform annual DoDAAC validations, update the ITAM file monthly, and complete MICT self-inspection checklists.
• Transfers & System Reporting: Execute Base-to-Base transfers in DPAS, monitor active network computers via DAFECO Score reports, and participate in quarterly DAFECO town halls.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant IT Asset Management / Equipment Control experience.
• Security Clearance: Must possess an active Secret security clearance at the time of hire.
• Physical Capabilities: Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting and moving heavy IT equipment.
• Licensing & Certifications: Must possess a valid state driver’s license to operate Government Motor Vehicles (GMVs). Ability to obtain certification for forklift operations per OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910.178).
• Skills & Knowledge: Thorough understanding of DAFMAN 17-1203 (IT Asset Management and Accountability) standards, hardware lifecycle tracking, and equipment sanitization protocols.

Preferred Requirements

• Hands-on experience using Air Force/DoD asset tracking databases such as ELMS, DPAS, Score, and ServiceNow.
• Prior experience managing military/government IT warehouse operations, DLA DS disposal workflows, and Key Supporting Documentation (KSD) compliance.

About Ares Enterprise

Ares Enterprise, LLC is a Woman-Owned Small Business delivering innovative information technology solutions and professional services to Federal Government customers. Our capabilities include enterprise IT operations, cybersecurity, cloud modernization, application development, IT service management, and mission-focused technology solutions.

We seek experienced professionals who combine technical expertise, leadership, accountability, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to our government customers.

Ares Enterprise is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment in accordance with applicable employment laws.