STR is seeking a Software Asset Manager to govern, manage, and optimize software assets across classified and unclassified environments, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD), federal regulations, and internal policies while maximizing value from software investments and mitigating licensing and cybersecurity risks.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of DoD cybersecurity and compliance frameworks (e.g., DFARS, ITAR, CMMC, NIST 800-171).
- Experience with SAM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Flexera, Snow) and integration with CMDBs.
- Knowledge of cloud licensing models (AWS GovCloud, Microsoft GCCH, Azure Government, SaaS).
- Familiarity with ITIL and enterprise IT service management processes.
- Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM), Certified IT Asset Manager (CITAM), or equivalent certification.
- Experience in the defense, aerospace, or government contracting sector.
- Strong vendor management, negotiation, and contract review skills.
Responsibilities
- Create, Implement, and Lead the end-to-end software asset management (SAM) program, including acquisition, deployment, usage tracking, renewal, and decommissioning.
- Maintain a comprehensive software asset inventory across enterprise IT, secure networks, and special program environments.
- Ensure compliance with DoD, DFARS, ITAR, and vendor licensing agreements, including responding to internal and external audits.
- Partner with procurement, finance, legal, and cybersecurity teams to negotiate software contracts, monitor usage, and avoid over- or under-licensing.
- Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and controls for software usage and distribution in compliance with cybersecurity directives (e.g., NIST 800-171, CMMC).
- Monitor and report monthly on software utilization, renewal schedules, and opportunities for cost savings and vendor consolidation.
- Oversee enterprise SAM tools (e.g., ServiceNow SAM Pro, Flexera, Snow, etc.), ensuring data accuracy and alignment with Configuration Management Database (CMDB).
Other
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 7+ years of experience in software asset management or IT asset management in a complex enterprise environment.
- Active DoD Secret clearance (or ability to obtain).
- U.S. Citizenship required due to government contract obligations.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to brief executives and program leaders.
