Experienced Systems Analyst

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking Experienced Systems Analysts (Level
3) to join the team in Saint Louis, MO. We are seeking detail-oriented and proactive Systems Analysts to be responsible for the comprehensive management of all software licenses within a proprietary program. These individuals will play a critical role in ensuring licensing compliance, optimizing license utilization, and supporting the program’s software needs, to include demand forecasting. The ideal candidates will possess a strong understanding of various licensing models, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with the technical teams, procurement, and vendors.

Position Responsibilities Software License Inventory and Tracking:

Establish and maintain a comprehensive and accurate inventory of all software licenses used within the program, including perpetual, subscription, cloud-based, open-source, and other licensing models.

Implement and manage tools or processes for tracking license allocation, usage, and renewal dates.

Regularly audit license counts and usage against procurement records and agreements.

License Procurement and Renewal Support:

Assist in the procurement process for new software licenses, working closely with procurement and technical teams to define requirements and evaluate options.

Monitor license renewal dates and proactively initiate renewal processes, coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Review license agreements and terms and conditions to understand usage rights, restrictions, and compliance requirements.

License Compliance and

Risk Management:

Ensure the program is compliant with all software license agreements and terms of service.

Identify and mitigate potential licensing risks, such as overuse, unauthorized use, or license expirations.

Support internal and external software audits by providing accurate and complete licensing information.

Develop and implement policies and procedures for software license usage and management within the program.

License Optimization and Cost Management Analyze license usage data to identify opportunities for optimization and cost savings.

Recommend strategies for reallocating license, consolidating vendors, or exploring alternative licensing models.

Support the development of software licensing budgets and track expenditures.

Reporting and Communication:

Generate regular reports on license inventory, usage, compliance status, and upcoming renewals for program leadership and stakeholders.

Communicate effectively with technical teams, developers, and end-users regarding licensing policies, procedures, and updates

Serve as a point of contact for software license-related questions and issues.

Vendor Management Build and maintain relationships with key software vendors.

Participate in vendor meetings to stay informed about licensing changes, new products, and best practices. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time;  domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs. This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance  Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
3+ years of experience in IT asset management, software license management, or a related role

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
Active Secret Clearance Experience managing EVM, budgeting and working knowledge of Agile framework

Strong understanding of various software licensing models (perpetual, subscription, cloud, user-based, device-based, etc.).Familiarity with common software vendors and their licensing…