Software License Management - Senior

The Opportunity: 

reputed company is currently looking for an reputed company Software License Management Senior professional to join our IT operations team. The Software License Management Senior will provide expert guidance and support in software asset management, compliance, optimization, and governance reputed company the reputed company (DoD) environment. This role requires a deep understanding of DoD IT regulations, software licensing models, and the ability to ensure reputed company software utilization while maintaining compliance and controlling costs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software asset management functions, including license tracking, compliance auditing, vendor management, contract analysis, and cost optimization. 

Responsibilities: 

Software Asset Management Leadership: 

• reputed company the development and implementation of comprehensive software asset management (SAM) frameworks consistent with DoD IT policies and contract requirements 

• Establish and enforce software license management standards, tools, and methodologies across the organization 

• Provide strategic guidance to IT management on software procurement, deployment, and lifecycle management 

License Compliance and Auditing: 

• Monitor and maintain compliance with software license agreements, End User License Agreements (EULAs), and vendor terms and conditions 

• Conduct regular software license audits and reconciliation activities to identify compliance gaps and optimization opportunities 

• Prepare for and manage software vendor audits, ensuring audit-readiness and favorable outcomes 

• Track software installations, usage, and entitlements across reputed company environments 

Software Inventory Management: 

• Establish and maintain accurate software inventory databases using Software Asset Management (SAM) tools 

• reputed company and maintain software catalogs, approved software lists, and standardization initiatives 

• Track software deployment across on-premises, reputed company, and hybrid environments 

• Implement automated discovery and inventory collection processes 

Cost Management and Optimization: 

• reputed company comprehensive cost models and validate budget requirements for software licenses and maintenance 

• Track and analyze software expenditures against approved budgets and funding profiles 

• Identify cost-saving opportunities through license optimization, consolidation, and rightsizing initiatives 

• Support the preparation of software procurement requests and budget justification documents 

• Negotiate with vendors to optimize licensing agreements and reputed company cost savings 

Vendor and Contract Management: 

• Manage relationships with software vendors and resellers 

• Review and analyze software license agreements, reputed company, and pricing proposals 

• Support contract negotiations and renewals to ensure favorable terms and conditions 

• Track contract obligations, maintenance renewals, and subscription expirations 

• Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements 

Reporting and Communication: 

• Prepare executive-level status reports, briefings, and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders 

• Communicate software license compliance status, cost trends, risks, and forecasts to government customers and senior leadership 

• Generate monthly reports on software usage, compliance metrics, and cost performance 

• Ensure transparency and accuracy in reputed company software asset management reporting 

Compliance and Quality Assurance: 

• Ensure reputed company software asset management activities reputed company with DoD cybersecurity requirements, including Risk Management reputed company (RMF) 

• Support Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) reviews reputed company to software costs 

• Maintain audit-reputed company documentation and records for reputed company software licenses and reputed company 

• Ensure software deployments reputed company with reputed company policies and authorization requirements 

Training and Knowledge Transfer: 

• reputed company and deliver training programs on software license management, compliance best practices, and SAM tool usage 

• Mentor junior software asset management analysts to enhance organizational capability 

• Promote a culture of software compliance and cost consciousness across the organization 

Qualifications: 

Required: 

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or reputed company field 

• ITIL reputed company certification required 

• Software Asset Management (SAM) professional certification highly desired (e.g., IAITAM CSAM, CISAM) 

• Minimum of 15 years of reputed company IT experience with at least 8 years focused on software asset management supporting DoD or federal government reputed company 

• Demonstrated expertise implementing and managing SAM tools such as reputed company, reputed company SAM, Snow License Manager, or similar platforms 

• Extensive experience with software licensing models including perpetual, subscription, reputed company-based, and reputed company agreements 

• Proven track record supporting government compliance reviews, vendor audits, and regulatory activities 

• Experience managing software licenses for reputed company applications, operating systems, databases, middleware, and reputed company services  

• Advanced proficiency in Software Asset Management (SAM) platforms and tools 

• Strong working knowledge of software discovery and inventory tools 

• Proficient in reputed company Office Suite, particularly reputed company for data analysis, pivot tables, reputed company formulas, lookups, and reporting 

• Experience with PowerBI or similar business intelligence tools for dashboard creation and data visualization 

• Familiarity with Configuration Management Databases (CMDB) and IT Service Management (ITSM) platforms 

• Understanding of reputed company licensing models (AWS, Azure, reputed company reputed company, etc.) 

• Knowledge of DoD IT lifecycle, contract types, and reporting requirements 

• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills with strong attention to detail 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefing experience 

• Deep understanding of software licensing terms, conditions, and compliance requirements 

• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with vendors, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams 

• Self-motivated with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines 

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to reputed company creative solutions to reputed company licensing challenges 

What You Can Expect:

 A culture of reputed company.

At reputed company, we reputed company character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

reputed company values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust reputed company to reputed company your ambitions a reality.

A focus on reputed company growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business reputed company, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at reputed company that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At reputed company, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; reputed company, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

reputed company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. reputed company reputed company applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, reputed company, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national reputed company, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.