Strategic Software Asset Manager (SAM) – Policy & Analytics Lead

Northern Virginia Community College; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVA is seeking a Software Asset Manager to lead the IT Asset Management program. The role focuses on managing the software catalog, SAM policies, and lifecycle processes to optimize software usage and governance across the college.

Responsibilities include training end users, analyzing data, supporting audits, and collaborating with the VCCS system office on SAM initiatives. Telework is available after probation, with a standard M-F schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in Software Asset Management (SAM) including life cycle tasks, data/metrics, and record-keeping.
• Experience in IT architecture and technical documentation methods.
• Experience in software database development and management; ticketing platforms.
• Experience developing and documenting processes and procedures.
• Experience supervising, training or leading a team.
• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage Software Asset Management program for NVCC.
• Define and draft software policies and procedures.
• Develop software process-related training tools.
• Monitor and analyze software usage to recommend sunsetting of titles.
• Maintain software-related services and knowledge base articles.
• Assist Procurement in responding to external audit requests.
• Collaborate with VCCS system office on SAM initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and report on SAM data.

Job description

NOVA is seeking a Software Asset Manager to lead the IT Asset Management program. The role focuses on managing the software catalog, SAM policies, and lifecycle processes to optimize software usage and governance across the college.

Responsibilities include training end users, analyzing data, supporting audits, and collaborating with the VCCS system office on SAM initiatives. Telework is available after probation, with a standard M-F schedule.