Software Asset Manager - IT; W

ARKA Group L.P. ("ARKA") is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

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Position Overview:

The Software Asset Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the organization maximizes the value of its software investments while minimizing risk, waste, and compliance exposure. This role oversees the full lifecycle of software assets — from procurement and deployment to renewal and retirement — and partners closely with business stakeholders, IT, Finance, and Procurement to maintain a well governed, cost-effective software environment.

Responsibilities:

Software Procurement & Renewals

• Manage the end‑to‑end software purchasing process, including vendor engagement, quoting, approvals, and contract coordination
• Oversee all software renewals, ensuring timely execution to prevent service lapses or compliance gaps
• Maintain a centralized calendar and workflow for tracking renewal dates, contract terms, and key vendor obligations

License Management & Optimization

• Develop and maintain processes for tracking software licenses, entitlements, usage, and compliance across the organization
• Partner with business SMEs to validate software needs, license counts, and usage patterns.
• Identify opportunities to optimize spend through consolidation, right‑sizing, reharvesting, or alternative licensing models
• Ensure accurate documentation of entitlements, agreements, and deployment data

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Establish and enforce software asset management (SAM) policies, standards, and best practices.
• Monitor compliance with licensing agreements and prepare for internal or external audits
• Mitigate risks related to unauthorized software, over‑deployment, or non‑compliant usage
• Serve as the primary point of contact for software vendors, resellers, and internal procurement teams
• Collaborate with IT, Security, Finance, and business units to align software decisions with organizational strategy and budget
• Support contract negotiations by providing data‑driven insights on usage, entitlements, and future needs
• Produce regular reports on software inventory, spend, compliance status, and optimization opportunities
• Continuously refine processes to improve efficiency, transparency, and cost control

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in Software Asset Management, IT Asset Management, Procurement, or related fields
• Strong understanding of software licensing models (SaaS, subscription, perpetual, enterprise agreements, etc.)
• Familiarity with SAM tools and ITSM platforms
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Detail‑oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and risk mitigation

Preferred:

• Experience in Software Asset Management, IT Asset Management, Procurement, or related fields
• Strong understanding of software licensing models (SaaS, subscription, perpetual, enterprise agreements, etc.)
• Familiarity with SAM tools and ITSM platforms
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Detail oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and risk mitigation

Location:
Chantilly, VA

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What We Offer:

• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry…