Software License Manager

Accountabilities

• Develop and implement enterprise Software Asset Management (SAM) frameworks, standards, controls, tools, and governance aligned with applicable DoD IT policies.
• Advise leadership on software procurement strategies, lifecycle management, modernization opportunities, and technology investment decisions.
• Maintain compliance with software license agreements, EULAs, vendor terms, and contractual commitments.
• Conduct regular license audits, identify compliance gaps, and develop and execute remediation plans.
• Prepare for and manage vendor audits, ensuring accurate records, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Track software deployments, usage, entitlements, and reconciliation activities across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Build and maintain accurate software inventories using SAM and discovery platforms, while ensuring data integrity and visibility.
• Manage enterprise software catalogs, approved software lists, and standardization initiatives.
• Develop cost models, validate budget requirements, analyze spending trends, and identify opportunities for consolidation, rightsizing, and cost avoidance.
• Support procurement activities, budget justifications, renewals, and strategic vendor negotiations.
• Manage vendor relationships and serve as a subject matter expert on licensing models, pricing structures, contractual terms, and software value.
• Review licensing agreements and evaluate their financial, operational, compliance, and risk implications.
• Ensure licensing activities comply with FAR, DFARS, and applicable federal contracting requirements.
• Produce executive dashboards, status reports, forecasts, and briefing materials covering compliance, usage, costs, and operational performance.
• Communicate licensing risks, cost trends, forecasts, and recommendations to senior leadership and government stakeholders.
• Ensure SAM activities align with cybersecurity requirements, Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls, and applicable authorization standards.
• Support DCAA/DCMA reviews and maintain comprehensive, audit-ready documentation.
• Develop SAM training, best practices, and enablement materials, while mentoring junior analysts and promoting a culture of compliance and optimization.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• ITIL Foundation certification required.
• 15+ years of progressive IT experience, including at least 8 years focused on DoD or federal software asset management.
• Proven experience with enterprise SAM platforms such as Flexera, ServiceNow SAM, Snow License Manager, or comparable solutions.
• Deep knowledge of software licensing models, including perpetual, subscription, cloud, and enterprise agreement structures.
• Demonstrated experience managing vendor audits and supporting software compliance reviews.
• Experience managing licenses across enterprise applications, operating systems, databases, middleware, and cloud services.
• Advanced proficiency with SAM, software discovery, CMDB, and IT service management platforms.
• Strong analytical skills in Microsoft Excel and experience with Power BI or comparable business intelligence tools.
• Understanding of DoD IT lifecycle processes, federal contracting models, and government reporting structures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior executives and government stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and deliver results under tight deadlines.

Preferred qualifications:

• SAM certifications such as IAITAM CSAM, CISAM, or comparable credentials.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud licensing models.
• Demonstrated ability to develop enterprise-level licensing strategies and cost-saving initiatives.
• Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity frameworks, authorization processes, and security controls.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary range of approximately $90,300–$189,600, depending on geographic location, experience, skills, education, certifications, and applicable contract requirements.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Wellness and employee support programs.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Family support benefits.
• Paid time off and flexible time-off options designed to support work-life balance.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Access to learning resources and career growth initiatives.
• Fully remote work environment.
• Opportunity to influence enterprise technology strategy and software investment decisions within a complex federal environment.
• Exposure to large-scale SAM, licensing, compliance, cybersecurity, and IT governance initiatives.
• Full-time, regular employment.
• Up to 10% local travel.