Software Asset Management Lead

Description Leidos is hiring a Software Asset Management SME/Lead to support the Social Security Administration’s digital modernization. The role leads the end‑to‑end software asset lifecycle, ensuring governance, regulatory compliance, audit readiness and cost optimization. Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities Manage the end‑to‑end Software Asset Management (SAM) lifecycle, including procurement, deployment, maintenance, utilization and retirement of software assets. Provide leadership and guidance to a team of technical professionals. Ensure accurate inventory reporting, reconciliation and documentation to support regulatory and financial requirements. Identify and recommend automation and tooling enhancements to improve governance and reporting maturity. Lead cross‑functional initiatives to improve software asset management process maturity. Track software entitlements, monitor license usage and conduct internal audits to ensure compliance and cost‑efficiency. Perform in‑depth data analysis in ServiceNow to provide visibility into software usage and compliance status. Compile financial, contractual and inventory analysis data to support enterprise IT asset lifecycle management. Recommend and enforce SAM policies and procedures to ensure software compliance and mitigate audit risks. Respond to internal and external audit requests; investigate licensing discrepancies and resolve compliance issues. Support onboarding of new enterprise software titles into ServiceNow SAM Pro, including gathering requirements, conducting stakeholder interviews and documenting business and technical needs. Collect, analyze and maintain data on software usage, versioning, contract end dates and license information to ensure accurate asset tracking. Assist in developing strategies for software consolidation, licensing compliance and cost reduction initiatives. Analyze business processes, data flows and operational reporting. Qualifications 8+ years of experience with enterprise‑wide Software Asset Management. 5+ years of experience with ServiceNow SAM Pro and HAM Pro implementations. Knowledge of enterprise software licensing, contract management and asset lifecycle processes. Familiarity with asset data normalization, catalog items, workspaces and compliance dashboards. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in data management. Experience in managing the end‑to‑end SAM lifecycle across the enterprise. Experience using ServiceNow Asset Management (SAM PRO) for tracking and managing software assets. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Excel and reporting tools. Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience, Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience or 12+ years in lieu of a degree. Desired Skills Experience building and maturing enterprise IT asset governance programs. ITIL certification. Governance, audit or risk certifications. Benefits Pay Range: $82,550.00 – $149,225.00 Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. Location & Work Arrangements Woodlawn, Maryland – on‑site work required 5 days a week. Equal Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with relevant laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Leidos