Senior Software Analyst - Aston Carter
Reston, VA
About the Job
(100% REMOTE) Sr. Software Analyst
Job Description
The Sr. Software Analyst will ensure adherence to software licensing terms and conditions, compliance policies, and regulations. In this role, you will work closely with various departments to monitor, track, and manage software licenses across the organization. You will play a critical role in maintaining compliance, mitigating risks, and optimizing software usage, while also contributing to cost-saving initiatives.
Responsibilities
+ Help define controls, processes, and procedures for software asset management to ensure software and services are effectively and efficiently managed throughout the enterprise.
+ Monitor software usage and licenses across the organization to ensure compliance with licensing agreements, terms and conditions, and relevant regulations.
+ Identify and assess risks and issues related to software licensing non-compliance; develop strategies to mitigate these risks and ensure alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
+ Collect, analyze, and report on software license consumption information for forecasting, budgeting, compliance, and cost optimization.
+ Plan, conduct, and oversee regular software license audits to verify compliance and identify potential licensing gaps or discrepancies.
+ Collaborate with system lifecycle managers and budget owners to proactively understand current software licensing needs and assist in planning for future requirements.
+ Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with various departments to evaluate, assess, and optimize enterprise software license requirements and deployments.
+ Analyze software usage to determine potential efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
+ Validate invoices.
+ Participate in the fulfillment of licensing requests through the CIO Central catalogue and provisioning through software portals.
+ Establish and maintain a process to track software end of support and end of life – work with system lifecycle managers to plan these events.
+ Assist in establishing a process to assess software for the organization - fit-for-use and fit-for-software analysis.
+ Collaborate with various departments to establish controls around software installation and assist in developing processes for the organization to adhere by.
+ Focus on cost-saving efforts, including licensing remediation efforts, license harvesting, and reducing duplicate software in the organization.
+ Work with CIO Services teams to enhance software asset management tools and systems to improve license tracking, monitoring, and value-realization efforts.
Essential Skills
+ Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of related experience or equivalent combination.
+ Understanding software usage rights, and contractual terms and conditions.
+ Knowledge of IT asset management best practices, including license remediation, reconciliation, and harvesting.
+ Knowledgeable in ServiceNow, SharePoint, and Costpoint.
+ Experience with ServiceNow catalogue development and ServiceNow SAMPro software license entitlements management.
+ Proficient with process development and improvement.
+ Excellent communication skills and working with teams across an organization.
+ Knowledge on the technical aspects of IT SW contract models, including hosting, subscription, SaaS, concurrent licensing, and enterprise agreements.
+ Possess an understanding of the relationship between contracts, IT assets, and the Configuration Management Database.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ ServiceNow SAMPro certification.
+ Experience developing, managing, and implementing goals, plans, and complex processes.
+ Superior critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
+ Automated asset management systems experience.
+ IAITAM Asset Management certification.
+ Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines.
+ Excellent attention to detail and focus on delivering high-quality work.
+ Strong organization, planning, and execution skills.
+ Advanced data analysis and reporting skills.
Work Environment
This role allows for telework with standard working hours from Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST. You will work with a team of 5-10 individuals and report to the Software Asset Manager.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $32.54 - $50.00
• Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 13, 2025.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
+ Hiring diverse talent
+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
Job Description
The Sr. Software Analyst will ensure adherence to software licensing terms and conditions, compliance policies, and regulations. In this role, you will work closely with various departments to monitor, track, and manage software licenses across the organization. You will play a critical role in maintaining compliance, mitigating risks, and optimizing software usage, while also contributing to cost-saving initiatives.
Responsibilities
+ Help define controls, processes, and procedures for software asset management to ensure software and services are effectively and efficiently managed throughout the enterprise.
+ Monitor software usage and licenses across the organization to ensure compliance with licensing agreements, terms and conditions, and relevant regulations.
+ Identify and assess risks and issues related to software licensing non-compliance; develop strategies to mitigate these risks and ensure alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
+ Collect, analyze, and report on software license consumption information for forecasting, budgeting, compliance, and cost optimization.
+ Plan, conduct, and oversee regular software license audits to verify compliance and identify potential licensing gaps or discrepancies.
+ Collaborate with system lifecycle managers and budget owners to proactively understand current software licensing needs and assist in planning for future requirements.
+ Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with various departments to evaluate, assess, and optimize enterprise software license requirements and deployments.
+ Analyze software usage to determine potential efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
+ Validate invoices.
+ Participate in the fulfillment of licensing requests through the CIO Central catalogue and provisioning through software portals.
+ Establish and maintain a process to track software end of support and end of life – work with system lifecycle managers to plan these events.
+ Assist in establishing a process to assess software for the organization - fit-for-use and fit-for-software analysis.
+ Collaborate with various departments to establish controls around software installation and assist in developing processes for the organization to adhere by.
+ Focus on cost-saving efforts, including licensing remediation efforts, license harvesting, and reducing duplicate software in the organization.
+ Work with CIO Services teams to enhance software asset management tools and systems to improve license tracking, monitoring, and value-realization efforts.
Essential Skills
+ Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of related experience or equivalent combination.
+ Understanding software usage rights, and contractual terms and conditions.
+ Knowledge of IT asset management best practices, including license remediation, reconciliation, and harvesting.
+ Knowledgeable in ServiceNow, SharePoint, and Costpoint.
+ Experience with ServiceNow catalogue development and ServiceNow SAMPro software license entitlements management.
+ Proficient with process development and improvement.
+ Excellent communication skills and working with teams across an organization.
+ Knowledge on the technical aspects of IT SW contract models, including hosting, subscription, SaaS, concurrent licensing, and enterprise agreements.
+ Possess an understanding of the relationship between contracts, IT assets, and the Configuration Management Database.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ ServiceNow SAMPro certification.
+ Experience developing, managing, and implementing goals, plans, and complex processes.
+ Superior critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
+ Automated asset management systems experience.
+ IAITAM Asset Management certification.
+ Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines.
+ Excellent attention to detail and focus on delivering high-quality work.
+ Strong organization, planning, and execution skills.
+ Advanced data analysis and reporting skills.
Work Environment
This role allows for telework with standard working hours from Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST. You will work with a team of 5-10 individuals and report to the Software Asset Manager.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $32.54 - $50.00
• Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 13, 2025.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
+ Hiring diverse talent
+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
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