Software Asset Manager - IT; W

ARKA Group L.P. ("ARKA") is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next‑generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

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The Software Asset Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the organization maximizes the value of its software investments while minimizing risk, waste, and compliance exposure. This role oversees the full lifecycle of software assets— from procurement and deployment to renewal and retirement—and partners closely with business stakeholders, IT, Finance, and Procurement to maintain a well‑governed, cost‑effective software environment.

• Manage the end‑to‑end software purchasing process, including vendor engagement, quoting, approvals, and contract coordination
• Oversee all software renewals, ensuring timely execution to prevent service lapses or compliance gaps
• Maintain a centralized calendar and workflow for tracking renewal dates, contract terms, and key vendor obligations

• Develop and maintain processes for tracking software licenses, entitlements, usage, and compliance across the organization
• Partner with business SMEs to validate software needs, license counts, and usage patterns
• Identify opportunities to optimize spend through consolidation, right‑sizing, reharvesting, or alternative licensing models
• Ensure accurate documentation of entitlements, agreements, and deployment data

• Establish and enforce software asset management (SAM) policies, standards, and best practices
• Monitor compliance with licensing agreements and prepare for internal or external audits
• Mitigate risks related to unauthorized software, over‑deployment, or non‑compliant usage

• Serve as the primary point of contact for software vendors, resellers, and internal procurement teams
• Collaborate with IT, Security, Finance, and business units to align software decisions with organizational strategy and budget
• Support contract negotiations by providing data‑driven insights on usage, entitlements, and future needs

• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records in SAM tools or asset management systems
• Produce regular reports on software inventory, spend, compliance status, and optimization opportunities
• Continuously refine processes to improve efficiency, transparency, and cost control

• Experience in Software Asset Management, IT Asset Management, Procurement, or related fields
• Strong understanding of software licensing models (SaaS, subscription, perpetual, enterprise agreements, etc.)
• Familiarity with SAM tools and ITSM platforms
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Detail‑oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and risk mitigation

• Experience in Software Asset Management, IT Asset Management, Procurement, or related fields
• Strong understanding of software licensing models (SaaS, subscription, perpetual, enterprise agreements, etc.)
• Familiarity with SAM tools and ITSM platforms
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
  
  Detail oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and risk mitigation

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