Asset Management Analyst Junior
About the role
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cyber Security Directorate (CSD) is leading one of the most comprehensive, mission critical cybersecurity operations in the federal government—protecting the digital infrastructure that safeguards America’s borders. This multifaceted program spans 24/7/365 Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring, advanced threat intelligence, forensics, incident response, cloud and network security engineering, zero trust modernization, vulnerability assessment, and enterprise-wide risk and compliance activities. The Management Analyst Junior will support teams at the forefront of national security, supporting sophisticated cyber operations that defend vital systems, enable secure mission execution, and counter rapidly evolving threats. You will find this work uniquely impactful, fast-paced, and deeply collaborative, offering the opportunity to lead high performing technical teams, shape CBP’s cybersecurity strategy, and contribute directly to the protection of the nation.
Responsibilities
- Operate within a cybersecurity‑focused mission environment, ensuring that asset data remains reliable for operational and compliance requirements.
- Maintain and update asset inventories to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with asset lifecycle tracking (procurement, deployment, maintenance, disposition).
- Validate discovered hardware and software assets.
- Support asset reconciliation efforts and help resolve data discrepancies.
- Assist in preparing asset management reports.
Requirements
- Minimum of three (3) years of professional relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field preferred.
- Experience performing routine asset record updates, correct discrepancies, and validate system‑discovered assets to maintain authoritative data sources.
- Foundational understanding of asset management processes, databases, or discovery tools (training provided as needed).
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accuracy across large datasets.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple technical and operational stakeholders.
- Basic knowledge of asset databases or CMDB structures.
Preferred certifications: ITIL Foundations, CHAMP (Certified Hardware Asset Management Professional), CompTIA A+ (for hardware familiarity).
Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Previous or Current CBP Background Investigation desired.
Skills
- Asset Administration
- Asset Management
- Asset Reconciliation
- Asset Risk Management
- Asset Tracking
Benefits
- Medical plan options (some with Health Savings Accounts)
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 401(k) plan with pre‑ and post‑tax contribution options up to IRS limits and company match
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, jury duty
- Short‑ and long‑term disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Business travel and accident insurance
Pay
The likely salary range for this position is $61,402 - $74,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Schedule
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. Travel Required: Less than 10%. Telecommuting Options: Onsite. Work Location: USA VA Ashburn.