Senior IT Asset Management Specialist

Senior IT Asset Management SpecialistCMT Services Inc. is a dynamic and small business supporting Federal, State, and Local government agencies. As an SBA-certified HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), we deliver quality, professional services to support the missions and strategic business goals of our clients.Location: University of Maryland Global Campus, 3501 University Blvd. East, Adelphi, MD 20783Period of Performance: 1 year40 hours per week (no overtime).Position Summary: The Senior IT Asset Management (ITAM) Specialist is a key technical and strategic role responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of IT assets (hardware, software, cloud services, and licenses) across the organization. This position ensures optimal utilization, cost efficiency, compliance with regulatory and vendor requirements, and alignment of IT assets with business objectives. The Senior Specialist provides leadership in process improvement, vendor negotiations, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration while mentoring junior team members and driving ITAM maturity.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end IT asset lifecycle management: procurement, deployment, maintenance, optimization, and retirement/disposal of hardware, software, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and licensing.Maintain accurate and comprehensive asset inventories using CMDB, ITAM tools, and discovery solutions; ensure data integrity and reconciliation processes.Manage software license compliance, entitlements, true-ups, and audits; minimize over/under-licensing and associated financial risks.Analyze asset utilization, costs, and trends; provide recommendations for cost optimization, consolidation, and strategic sourcing.Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Legal, Security, and IT Operations teams on contracts, budgeting, TCO analysis, and vendor management.Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and compliance reporting for internal controls, SOX, GDPR, or other regulatory requirements.Evaluate, implement, and optimize ITAM tools and automation (e.g., ServiceNow HAM Pro, ServiceNow SAM Pro, Microsoft SCCM/Intune, or similar tools).Required Qualifications and SkillsProven experience of 5+ years with major IT Asset Management platforms and discovery tools.Demonstrated success in managing large-scale software licensing programs and vendor audits (Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, SAP, etc.).Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and CertificationsExperience with cloud asset management (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid environments is preferred.ITIL Foundation certificationCertified Software Asset Manager (CSAM)IAITAM certifications (CHAMP, CSAM, etc.)Key Skills and CompetenciesAdvanced analytical and critical thinking skills with strong attention to detailExcellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilitiesDeep understanding of licensing models, contracts, and financial aspects of IT assetsAbility to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced.Strong project management and IT change management skillsFamiliarity with ITIL processes and ServiceNow modules such as ITSM, ITAM, HAM/SAM Pro, CMDBExperience with Agile methodologies and version controlExcellent problem-solving abilitiesEffective communication skillsStakeholder collaborationEducationBachelor's degree in computer science or information technology or equivalent work experience.Join Our Team:At CMT Services, we believe that extraordinary results come from empowering exceptional people. If you're ready to lead innovative projects, solve complex challenges, and contribute to meaningful infrastructure development while advancing your career in a supportive, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.Disclaimer:By submitting your resume for this job posting, you authorize CMT Services, Inc. to forward your resume to all applicable internal and external managers, agencies, and recruitment personnel for review and consideration to hire.