Software Asset Management Analyst

ZipRecruiter; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is looking for a Software Asset Management (SAM) Analyst to join their team. This role involves managing the lifecycle of software assets, ensuring compliance, and optimizing costs using ServiceNow SAM Pro. The ideal candidate will have experience in Software Asset Management and strong analytical skills. This position allows for full-time remote work from anywhere in the U.S., with occasional travel required.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Software Asset Management.
• At least 1 year specifically using ServiceNow SAM Pro.
• Advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Administer ServiceNow SAM Pro for accurate software installation discovery.
• Create, manage, and maintain software entitlements.
• Perform software license reconciliation.
• Monitor software consumption and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure data quality by analyzing integrations with discovery tools.
• Facilitate internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with ServiceNow developers to define requirements.
• Assist in driving continuous improvement by identifying gaps.
• Share knowledge of SAM best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Ability to manage priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field

Tools

ServiceNow SAM Pro

Microsoft Office

SCCM

JAMF

Intune

Nexthink

Job description

Overview

Leidos' Chief Information Office (CIO), within the Digital Modernization Sector, has an opening for a Software Asset Management (SAM) Analyst to join our CIO Services team. This role focuses on the lifecycle management of software assets, ensuring compliance, cost optimization, and accurate software entitlement data using the ServiceNow SAM Pro platform. Familiarity with IT Asset Management (ITAM) industry best practices is preferred.

Location

This position offers full-time remote work from any location in the U.S. with ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Administer ServiceNow SAM Pro as a Software Asset Management Analyst to enable accurate software installation discovery, ensure license compliance, and support end-to-end asset lifecycle management.
• Create, manage, and maintain software entitlements, including accurate license models, ensuring proper license distribution, and terms of use, in relation to ServiceNow managed contracts.
• Perform software license reconciliation to compare entitlements against deployments and usage.
• Monitor software consumption and identify opportunities for license optimization and cost savings.
• Ensure data quality by analyzing integrations with discovery tools (e.g., SCCM, JAMF, Intune, Nexthink); proactively identify, analyze, and resolve defects through root cause analysis and continuous monitoring.
• Facilitate internal and external audits by delivering precise entitlement, deployment, and usage data through validated asset records and system reporting.
• Collaborate with ServiceNow developers, leveraging knowledge of the SDLC to define requirements, conduct user acceptance testing, analyze system behavior, and troubleshoot defects.
• Assist in driving continuous improvement by identifying process gaps and recommending areas to gain efficiency through system automation.
• Share knowledge of Software Asset Management best practices to improve company processes.

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Software Asset Management, with at least 1 year specifically using ServiceNow SAM Pro
• Outstanding communication and analytical skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel (pivot tables, charts, formulas)
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• ServiceNow Certifications and/or Training
• IAITAM Certifications
• Experience with cloud/SaaS asset management (Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, AWS, etc.)
• Knowledge of complex licensing models – Oracle and Microsoft
• Experience supporting internal or external license audits
• Understanding of CMDB and its relationship to software entitlements
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 19770

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