Senior Software Lifecycle & SAM Manager

RTI Consulting, LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RTI Consulting, LLC seeks a Senior Subject Matter Expert to lead the end-to-end software acquisition lifecycle for DoD/IC programs in Springfield, VA. US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with polygraph are required or willingness to take a polygraph.

The role provides strategic analysis, coordination among technical, contractual, legal, and funding stakeholders, and hands-on support to ensure compliant, efficient agency-wide software management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in managing software acquisition lifecycle for DoD/IC programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and NARI implementations.
• Experience with software asset management (SAM) principles/processes.
• Experience presenting acquisition strategies to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end software procurement, requirements definition, market research, and documentation.
• Develop and analyze software license acquisition strategies and contract vehicle recommendations.
• Oversee SAM lifecycle, use agency tools to monitor, report, and manage licenses from acquisition to discontinuance.
• Prepare acquisition documentation, briefings, and funding documents per FAR, DFAR, and NARI.
• Act as liaison between customers and government personnel to resolve issues and ensure procurement success.
• Support PEBS/SAM billing process through direct customer engagement and policy communication.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Market research

Documentation

SAM lifecycle

FAR/DFAR/NARI knowledge

Contract vehicles

Senior stakeholder briefings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Acquisition / IT Management

Tools

SAM tools

Job description

RTI Consulting, LLC seeks a Senior Subject Matter Expert to lead the end-to-end software acquisition lifecycle for DoD/IC programs in Springfield, VA. US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with polygraph are required or willingness to take a polygraph.

The role provides strategic analysis, coordination among technical, contractual, legal, and funding stakeholders, and hands-on support to ensure compliant, efficient agency-wide software management.