Data Analyst (Data Center Asset Management)

• *No OPT Sponsor/H1B Sponsor*
• *Mandarin Chinese proficiency required*
• *需要会说中文*
• *onsite at Ashburn, VA*
• *Salary starts at $65,000 and may increase based on experience."

• Role Description
• We are looking for an early-career Asset Management Specialist/Analyst to support data center asset and inventory operations. This role combines asset life cycle operations, Bl/data analysis, and process/platform workflow improvement to improve data accuracy, operational efficiency, and reporting transparency across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Understand end-to-end data center asset lifecycle management, including receiving/put away, inventory movements, issuance/returns, transfers, cycle counts, repair/RMA tracking, and discrepancy closure.
• Build and maintain BI dashboards and KPI reporting (weekly/monthly) to monitor asset accuracy, inventory health, operational SLA, and process compliance.
• Perform data analysis to identify gaps, investigate variances, drive root-cause analysis, and recommend actionable improvements.
• Participate in process design and workflow optimization, including requirements gathering, documenting SOPs, and supporting platform workflow development/iterations with engineering/ product teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Data Center Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Security/Compliance, and vendors to ensure accurate execution and timely system updates.
• Prepare clear reports and presentations for stakeholders, and track action items through basic project management practices

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Mandarin Chinese proficiency required
• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in data center operations, asset management, inventory management, or supply chain operations
• Hands-on experience with BI and data analysis, with the ability to interpret metrics and produce structured reports (e.g., dashboards, operational reviews).
• Experience in process/workflow design and/or exposure to platform workflow development (requirements, user stories, UAT support, SOP/work instructions).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with multiple teams; basic project management capability (planning, tracking, stakeholder alignment)

• Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
• Familiarity with systems such as AMS/IMS/CMDB/ERP/WMS, ticketing tools (e.g., Jira/ServiceNow), or data tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, Power BI/Tableau).
• Understanding of audit/compliance requirements related to asset management (e.g., reconciliation, traceability, data security for storage media).
• Experience working with vendors or third-party logistics/operations partners