Information Technology Analyst

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), is building tomorrow’s fleet today. With more than 11,000 employees, HII is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to economic growth in Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we have designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers and cutters for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard.

We are seeking an experienced IT Software Asset Manager who will report to the IT Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) Manager and lead the lifecycle of contracts across our IT I&O portfolio. This includes hardware, software, cloud services, telecommunications and managed service agreements. In this pivotal role, you will ensure that all contracts align with organizational goals, compliance requirements and vendor performance standards, acting as the primary liaison between IT leadership, procurement, legal and external vendors.

• Contract Management: Lead negotiations, draft dispute letters and manage contract change requests.
• Contract Lifecycle: Oversee the full lifecycle of IT infrastructure contracts, ensuring compliance and alignment with business objectives.
• Vendor & Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Facilitate contract governance meetings, maintain the Contract Governance library and build strong partnerships to drive accountability and performance.
• Risk & Compliance: Monitor and enforce compliance across IT Infrastructure & Operations contracts and identify risks while developing mitigation strategies.

• Provide leadership, mentorship and guidance to teammates.
• Develop, track and report on key metrics supporting the governance contract lifecycle.
• Continuously improve processes to enhance efficiency and transparency in asset and contract management.

• 9 years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• 7 years of relevant professional experience with a Master's Degree.

• Demonstrated experience managing software and hardware contracts, including vendor negotiations and compliance tracking.
• Strong understanding of ITIL and ITAM best practices, including software license management and hardware lifecycle management.
• Advanced skills in MS365 tool suite, Microsoft Excel and reporting/analytics tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and business functions.
• Proven expertise in contract administration, financial analysis and supplier management.
• Professional certification.
• Experience managing SaaS, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise licensing models (e.g., Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Adobe).
• Familiarity with ISO, CMMC, ITIL and other IT governance frameworks.

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; AI/ML experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics-driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first.

At HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans; on-site health centers; telemedicine; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; savings plan options (401K); financial education and planning tools; life insurance; tuition reimbursement; employee discounts; early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

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