Procurement Senior Analyst, Software Asset Management (SAM)

FTI Consulting; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 114,500; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting in McLean, VA is seeking a Senior Analyst, Software Asset Management to manage the lifecycle of software assets, track licenses, usage, and compliance using ServiceNow SAMPro.

You will support software purchasing, coordinate true‑ups, assist audits, and collaborate with IT, Finance, Legal, and business units; travel to clients and offices is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 3+ years of experience in Software Asset Management or IT procurement.
• Hands‑on experience with ServiceNow SAMPro or comparable SAM tool.
• Travel to clients and FTI offices is required.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage software license entitlements in ServiceNow SAMPro.
• Monitor usage, identify optimization opportunities, and reduce cost and risk.
• Coordinate and support software vendor true‑up exercises and reporting.
• Serve as a point of contact for software license audits and compliance documentation.
• Process PRs and POs for software titles with proper cost allocation.
• Track PR/PO approvals to prevent delays and ensure timely processing.
• Maintain up‑to‑date SAM process documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in software asset and procurement operations.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

ServiceNow SAMPro

Flexera

Snow

Aspera

Job description

About The Role

The Senior Analyst, Software Asset Management (SAM) plays a critical role in managing the lifecycle of software assets across the enterprise. This position ensures that license entitlements, usage, and compliance are properly tracked and managed via ServiceNow SAMPro. The ideal candidate brings both analytical and operational capabilities, enabling informed software investment decisions, true‑up preparation, and audit readiness. This role also supports software purchasing processes and facilitates cross‑functional collaboration with IT, Finance, Legal, and business units.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and manage software license entitlements in ServiceNow SAMPro, ensuring accurate data and alignment with contractual terms.
• Monitor software usage, identify optimization opportunities, and provide insights to reduce cost and risk.
• Coordinate and support software vendor true‑up exercises, including data validation, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Serve as a key point of contact for software license audits, compiling and providing necessary documentation and reports, and partner with IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to maintain compliance.
• Process purchase requisitions (PRs) and purchase orders (POs) for software titles, ensuring proper cost allocation and approval routing.
• Track and follow up on PR/PO approval workflows to prevent delays and ensure timely processing.
• Maintain up‑to‑date documentation for SAM processes, controls, and key procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in software asset and procurement operations.

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting your professional development and have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth, and development opportunities. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide, and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Software Asset Management, IT Procurement, or a similar role.
• Hands‑on experience with ServiceNow SAMPro or comparable SAM tool (e.g., Flexera, Snow, Aspera).
• Travel to clients and FTI offices.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; this position does not provide visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of software licensing models (e.g., user‑based, device‑based, subscription, perpetual).
• Working knowledge of software audit practices and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data analysis and reporting tools is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Self‑starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Equal opportunity employer statement. FTI Consulting is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Compensation

Minimum Pay: $65,000

Maximum Pay: $114,500

Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.