Software Asset Management Analyst

Health & Human Services Comm; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Health & Human Services Comm is seeking a Software Asset Management Analyst to lead the SAM program within HHSC IT System Services. The role acts as a senior team member, developing and maintaining procedures for tracking software purchases, licenses, renewals and retirement across the HHSC enterprise.

Reporting to the Software Management Manager, you will coordinate SAM tools, manage data standards, and communicate optimization opportunities to HHSC business areas to maximize license efficiency

Qualifications

• Senior team member with limited supervision guiding the SAM program.
• Experience tracking software purchases, licenses, renewals and retirement.
• Ability to coordinate with vendors and technical teams on SAM tools.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule per agency policy.
• Coordinates the use of SAM tools to track software inventory, usage, subscriptions and license entitlements across the HHSC Enterprise.
• Develops business and data requirements and coordinates tool configuration with system administrators, vendors, and technical teams.
• Maintains SAM data standards and system documentation; communicates licensing options to HHSC business areas.

Job description

Career Opportunities: Software Asset Management Analyst (20922)

Posting ID20922-Posted09/02/2026-Health & Human Services Comm-End User Device Supp DSHS 425-Computer and Mathematical- Other Locations (2) - Additional Shifts available (1) -c. $5000 - $6999 per month

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage .

Functional Title: Software Asset Management Analyst Job Title: Information Technology BA III Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: End User Device Supp DSHS 425 Posting Number: 20922 Closing Date: 10/02/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical Salary Range: $5,797.66-$6,348.00 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework: Travel: Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility Location: Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST Other Locations: Austin; Corpus Christi MOS Codes: 8846,8848,8858,14NX,15AX,16KX,181X,182X,1D7X1,255A,25B,26B,62E,681X,682X,781X,782X,CYB10,CYB11,ISM IT, Z Prefix

Brief Job Description:

This position reports to the Software Management Manager in HHS IT System Services. Works as a senior team member with limited supervision to develop and maintain the Software Asset Management program using established standards and good business practices. Tracks and manages software purchases, installations, use, licenses, support, renewals, and retirement across the HHS Enterprise. Helps maintain license compliance, complete renewals on time, reduce unnecessary costs, and make effective use of available licenses. Identifies opportunities to combine software purchases and expand enterprise licensing options and communicates those options to HHS business areas.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Coordinates the use and administration of HHS’s established Software Asset Management (SAM) tools and repositories to track software inventory, usage, subscriptions, and license entitlements across the HHS Enterprise. Uses discovery, inventory, procurement, service management, and reporting tools to collect and maintain software asset data. Develops business and data requirements and coordinates tool configuration, enhancements, integrations, testing, and issue resolution with system administrators, vendors, and technical teams. Reviews data collected through SAM tools for completeness and accuracy. Researches incomplete or inconsistent system records and coordinates corrections with the business areas responsible for the source data. Works with system owners and HHS business areas to identify and validate software installed on or accessed through HHS-managed devices, servers, virtual environments, and cloud services. Coordinates the collection of SaaS subscription, user assignment, and usage information not available through automated discovery tools. Develops and maintains SAM tool procedures, data standards, and system documentation. (20%)

Plans and administers the HHS IT Software Asset Management program to support license compliance, effective inventory management, cost