Lifecycle Acquisition Analyst (Software Asset Manager) - Senior

Socket.dev; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a senior subject matter expert to lead the end-to-end software acquisition lifecycle for NGA PEBS/SAM, coordinating with technical, contractual, legal, and funding stakeholders to ensure compliant and efficient procurement actions.

The role requires 10+ years of experience with DoW or IC programs, deep knowledge of FAR/DFAR, and hands-on SAM management, aligning investment decisions with agency-wide software strategy.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree.
• Experience managing software acquisition lifecycle for DoW or IC programs.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and NGA-specific implementations.
• Experience with software asset management (SAM) principles and tools.
• Proficiency with government financial management and acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end software procurement process, assist requirements definition, and develop pre/post-award documentation.
• Develop and analyze software license acquisition strategies and evaluate contract vehicles.
• Oversee SAM lifecycle: monitor, report, document, and track assets from acquisition to discontinuance.
• Prepare acquisition documentation, briefings, and funding docs in compliance with FAR/DFAR/NARI.

Skills

Software acquisition lifecycle

Regulatory compliance (FAR/DFAR)

Stakeholder coordination

DoW/IC programs experience

Billing process experience

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

SAM tools

Government financial systems

Job description

Overview

As a senior subject matter expert in the software acquisition lifecycle, this individualserves as a key authority within the NGA PEBS/SAM office. This role is responsible fororchestrating and managing the total lifecycle of software assets across the agency, from procurementto retirement. This individual provides critical analysis, strategic recommendations, and hands-onsupport to ensure a cohesive, compliant, and efficient agency-wide approach to software acquisitionand management, enabling government leadership to make informed investment and strategydecisions.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the end-to-end software procurement process, including assistingcustomers with requirements definition, conducting market research, and developingcomprehensive pre-award and post-award documentation.
• Developing and analyzing various software license acquisition strategies, assessing IC orDoD contract vehicles, and providing recommendations on the most efficient and effectiveprocurement approaches.
• Overseeing the software asset management (SAM) lifecycle by utilizing agency tools tomonitor, report on, and manage software licenses, maintain comprehensive documentation,and track assets from acquisition to discontinuance.
• Preparing and managing acquisition documentation, briefings, and funding documents inaccordance with FAR, DFAR, and NARI guidelines, ensuring full compliance with allregulations.
• Serving as a primary liaison between NGA customers and government personnel,coordinating with technical, contractual, legal, and funding stakeholders to resolve issues andensure successful procurement actions.
• Supporting the PEBS/SAM billing process through direct customer engagement,communication of billing policies, and effective resolution of issues.

Required Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience with a Master’s, compliant with GSA standards.
• Demonstrated experience in managing the software acquisition lifecycle for DoW or ICprograms.
• Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, including the FAR, DFAR, and agency-specificimplementations like the NARI.
• Demonstrated experience with software asset management (SAM) principles, processes, andtools.
• Proficiency in using government financial management and acquisition systems to processpurchase actions and funding documents.

Desired Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting the NGA PEBS/SAM office.
• Experience providing analysis and recommendations on complex software licensing modelsand acquisition strategies.
• Familiarity with NGA's specific requirement management, contracting, and business softwaretools.
• Experience developing and presenting acquisition strategies and status briefings to seniorexecutive-level leadership.