Northrop Grumman Australia · 4 hours ago
Software Asset Management Analyst (Active TS/SCI)
United States-Florida-Tampa
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $122K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading global security company that provides innovative systems and solutions. They are seeking a Software Asset Management Analyst to manage software asset entries, update inventories, and liaise with vendors to ensure compliance with licensing agreements.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Create, maintain, and amend IT software asset entries and corresponding contract records within the designated enterprise repository, ensuring data integrity and compliance with corporate standards
Update software license inventories, associated licensing contracts, and maintenance agreements, accurately capturing all relational dependencies and entitlement attributes
Execute and track software related service requests—including new requests, modifications, upgrades, and renewals—through the approved workflow, maintaining timely closure and documentation
Liaise directly with vendors to obtain a comprehensive understanding of licensing terms, pricing structures, and product offerings, translating that knowledge into actionable guidance for internal stakeholders
Drive the team’s visibility into license utilization, forecasting, and compliance by collaborating across functional groups, delivering clear explanations of licensing agreements, and standardizing management processes and procedures
Participate in the end‑to‑end software procurement process
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree with 3 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 7 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of IT experience is required
US Citizenship
A current/active DoD Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance
Must possess a current DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher prior to start date (example: Security+ CE)
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with diverse program teams, ensuring objectives are met while proactively preventing any software license lapses
Demonstrated experience managing software license inventories, performing entitlement to consumption reconciliations, and delivering compliance and audit reports in a mid to large-scale enterprise environment
Knowledge of enterprise grade SAM platforms (e.g., Flexera, Snow, ServiceNow)
Strong analytical skills using Excel, SQL, or comparable data analysis tools to generate actionable insights
Demonstrated experience creating and managing tickets, documenting software license processes, and maintaining license inventory and compliance tracking in Jira, Confluence (or comparable platforms), supplemented by regular reporting and reconciliation using Excel
Ability to partner with various teams to support contract, purchase order processing, and license renewal cycles while ensuring contractual compliance
Preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of Tier 1 vendor licensing models, including Microsoft, Atlassian, Splunk, Teradici, Dell, Cisco, Red Hat, GitLab, and VMware
Experience working with Value‑Added Resellers (VARs) to acquire software and verify receipt of entitlements
Proven ability to analyze usage data to support license reclamation and reallocation efforts, driving cost‑optimization and reducing software overspend
Strong understanding of license types and counting methodologies (PVU, CAL, cloud, subscription, perpetual, user‑based, concurrent, etc.) and the ability to apply them accurately
Skilled at creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Technique Tactics and Procedures (TTPs) for storing, updating, and reporting on IT software licenses
Holds a Certified Software Asset Management (CSAM) credential or an equivalent industry‑recognized certification
Benefits
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase