Sr Analyst, Technology Services Advisor

Sr Analyst, Hardware Asset Management & Provisioning

The Hardware Asset Management & Provisioning team provides end-to-end solutions for delivering high-quality computing devices to associates. Our mission is to ensure the right processes, people, and technologies are in place to meet and exceed the expectations of our internal customers.

The Senior Analyst will support daily operations while contributing to process improvements, technology initiatives, and project-based work. This role is well suited for a technology professional with strong PC and hardware expertise, developing project management and programming skills, and the ability to provide day-to-day guidance to team members.

This is a 100% in-office opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment supporting the technology needs of our internal users.

Recommended Skill Set

• Strong problem-solving skills, a continuous improvement mindset, and a focus on delivering exceptional user experiences.
• Deep knowledge of PC hardware, operating systems, troubleshooting, diagnostics, configuration, and lifecycle management.
• Advanced knowledge of PC BIOS, including security settings, drive wiping, boot media creation, and BIOS updates.
• Experience with PC diagnostics, hardware testing, refurbishment, OS deployment, software installation, and device configuration.
• High proficiency with the ServiceNow ticketing system, including the ability to manage work efficiently and consistently meet ticket SLAs.
• Experience with inventory management, equipment tracking, asset accuracy, and secure preparation and shipment of PCs and accessories.
• Working knowledge of Power BI, including the ability to create, maintain, or interpret dashboards and reports to support operational decision-making.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot and Glean, including the ability to use AI-enabled tools responsibly to research information, improve productivity, and support knowledge management.
• Entry-level project management skills, including organizing work, tracking milestones, coordinating stakeholders, documenting status, and meeting deadlines.
• Entry-level programming and development knowledge, with exposure to Angular, RESTful services/APIs, JavaScript, or related technologies.
• Ability to analyze operational data, identify trends, and recommend practical process improvements.
• Basic leadership ability, including the ability to support and guide peers, share knowledge, coordinate team activities, and serve as a positive role model.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; experience creating procedures, job aids, or technical documentation is a plus.
• Comfortable engaging with customers, vendors, technical partners, and management during daily operations and project work.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented, with a focus on minimizing shipping errors, maintaining accurate inventory, and completing work with precision.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Flexible and adaptable to evolving processes, procedures, technologies, and business needs.

Key Contributions

• Support end-to-end hardware provisioning and asset management activities for internal users.
• Help identify opportunities to improve workflows, reduce errors, increase efficiency, and enhance the customer experience.
• Use reporting and data analysis to monitor operational performance and communicate meaningful insights.
• Participate in technology and process improvement projects from planning through implementation.
• Contribute to technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and the development of repeatable procedures.
• Provide peer support and day-to-day guidance while promoting consistent processes and quality standards.

Additional Details

• This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work.
• The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours varying to support team needs.
• Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: 

• Acts as next level escalation resource to handle complex or volatile customer issues when encountered by analysts.
• Identifies and escalates major technology issue/incident trends, to Enterprise Command Center.
• Applies secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.
• Provides after-hour, weekend and holiday critical on-call support to member facing associates and agents.
• Coaches and uplifts Technology Service Advisory Analysts by coordinating and facilitating the on-the-job training portion of new analyst onboarding.
• Provides back-up support to Technology Service Desk leaders to monitor real-time schedule monitoring, service desk volume spikes, service interruptions and channel work fluctuations.
• Acts as surge resource to provide overflow support to serve as first point of contact for associates and independent agents seeking technical assistance.
• Performs Level I technical support to diagnose, analyze, research, and resolve technology equipment and application technical issues for users via phone, web, and chat channels.
• Identifies and partners on implementing improvement opportunities identified through data analysis, proactive and reactive investigation, and department forum feedback.
• Responsible for the overall PC Lifecycle from acquisitions to retirement of Nationwide’s Hardware Assets, including Personal Computers (PC), Monitor, related items; including data recovery, diagnostics of the PC, warranty repair, inventory management, and proper retrieval and disposal of Nationwide’s equipment.
• Responsible for inventory management and forecast for PC peripherals (keyboards, mice, headsets, cameras, monitors) as well as logistics and fulfillment.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Supervisor, Manager or Director, Technology Leader.

Typical Skills and Experiences: 

Education: Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems or a related field is preferred.

License/Certification/Designation: Technology certifications or designation are not required, but encouraged (i.e.:  AWS, Azure, Scripting and Development Languages, Delivery Methods, Security).

Experience: Two or more years of technology experience. One or more years of experience using basic levels of troubleshooting to fix a problem.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Good communication skills, execution of Accelerated Solutions Deliver framework, Information Security acumen and priority setting is preferred. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge is a plus. 

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.

Values:  Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions: 

Overtime Eligibility: Eligible (Non-Exempt)

Working Conditions: In-office work. Non-standard or extended work may be required based on business unit staffing requirements and/or resource needs. Periodic evening, weekend and holiday on-call cover is required. Some travel may be required.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including:medical/dental/vision,life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer,click here.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

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