Inventory manager

Inventory Manager

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking an Inventory Manager to join the Transformation and IT Strategy team within the Division of Compliance and Administration!

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that supports the systems and services helping Iowans live safe, healthy, and productive lives.

The Position

As an Inventory Manager, you'll lead the full lifecycle of hardware and software asset management for HHS. You'll ensure that every technology resource from acquisition to retirement is effectively tracked, maintained, and optimized for agency operations.

This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable collaborating across multiple teams and leadership levels. The right candidate will combine analytical thinking with practical problem-solving and a commitment to operational excellence.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll help ensure that HHS has the technology tools it needs to support our mission to effectively and efficiently serve Iowans every day.

Your key responsibilities will include :

• Building and managing business processes for the identification, purchase, receipt, deployment, storage, and monitoring of HHS hardware and software assets.
• Serving as the main point of contact for HHS leadership and end users to troubleshoot and resolve challenges across the asset management lifecycle.
• Partnering with DOM DoIT and HHS business units to ensure smooth integration of IT systems and business operations.
• Overseeing purchasing functions, ensuring proper documentation and alignment with HHS and state finance requirements.
• Coordinating with DoIT and HelpDesk Support teams to ensure consistent deployment and re-deployment of agency assets.
• Managing warranty and license renewals, proactively planning for asset replacements.
• Overseeing secure storage and tracking of HHS hardware inventory.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a professional who demonstrates :

Who We Are

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) was formed through the merger of the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Department of Human Services (DHS) on July 1, 2022. In 2023, the Department of Human Rights, the Department on Aging, and other state agencies joined HHS, creating one of sixteen executive branch agencies serving Iowans.

Our agency is made up of nine divisions that work together to strengthen families, promote health, and protect vulnerable populations. Transformation and IT Strategy serves as the connector between HHS programs and the IT systems and services provided by the Department of Management, Division of Information Technology (DOM DoIT).

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At HHS, you'll join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all Iowans. Our work matters-and so do you.

We offer a strong work-life balance, opportunities for growth, and a comprehensive benefits package including :

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Iowa is an EEO / AA employer. HHS values those with lived experience and encourages adults who were in foster care, foster parents, and / or parents who have interacted with HHS systems to apply. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are also strongly encouraged to apply. (Hearing and Speech Impaired Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD.)

Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities at www.e-verify.gov.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification :