Software Asset Management Lead

Leidos is seeking a Software Asset Management SME/Lead to be part of the mission solution and help lead SSA's Digital Modernization Strategy. Join high performing teams building next‑generation enterprise APIs and modern responsive user interfaces to support the Social Security Administration (SSA) and its mission to meet the changing needs of the public, positively impacting at least 65 million American lives per month. We need a strong candidate in software asset management: Experience in managing the end‑to‑end Software Asset Management (SAM) lifecycle, including procurement, deployment, maintenance, utilization, and retirement of software assets across the enterprise. Experience utilizing ServiceNow Asset Management (SAM PRO) for tracking and managing software assets. Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and standard operating controls to mitigate cybersecurity, endpoint, and physical asset risk. Strong verbal and written communications. Selected candidate must be willing to work on‑site in Woodlawn, MD 5 days a week. Selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance. Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities Manage the end‑to‑end Software Asset Management (SAM) lifecycle, including procurement, deployment, maintenance, utilization, and retirement. Provide leadership and guidance to 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 help enforce SAM policies and procedures to ensure software compliance and mitigate audit risks. Respond to 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. Basic 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. Required Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, problem‑solving. Proficient in Excel and reporting tools. Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance. Desired Skills Experience building and maturing enterprise IT asset governance programs. ITIL certification. Governance, audit, or risk certifications. Pay Range Pay Range: $82,550.00 – $149,225.00. Commitment to Non‑Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Leidos Inc