CACI is seeking a highly skilled Software License Management Senior professional to join our innovative IT Operations team and lead enterprisewide software asset management within a complex Department of Defense (DoD) environment.

In this strategic role, you will shape how software is purchased, governed, tracked, optimized, and reported across the organization. Youll serve as the trusted expert for compliance, vendor negotiations, cost optimization, discovery tools, and DoDaligned SAM governance.

If youre passionate about software licensing, thrive in regulated environments, and enjoy influencing largescale IT investment strategiesthis is your opportunity to make a measurable impact.

Software Asset Management Leadership

• Develop and implement enterprise Software Asset Management (SAM) frameworks aligned with DoD IT policy.

• Establish organizationwide standards, tools, controls, and governance for software license management.

• Advise leadership on procurement strategies, lifecycle management, and modernization opportunities.

License Compliance & Auditing

• Maintain full compliance with license agreements, EULAs, vendor terms, and contractual commitments.

• Conduct regular license audits, identify gaps, and execute remediation plans.

• Prepare for and manage vendor audits to ensure readiness and minimize risk.

• Track deployments, usage, entitlements, and reconciliation activities across onprem, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Software Inventory & Discovery Management

• Build and maintain accurate, automated software inventories using SAM tools.

• Maintain enterprise catalogs, approved software lists, and standardization efforts.

• Implement discovery and inventory processes, ensuring seamless visibility and data integrity.

Cost Management & Optimization

• Develop cost models, validate budget needs, and analyze yearoveryear spending.

• Identify opportunities for consolidation, rightsizing, and cost avoidance.

• Support procurement actions, budget justifications, and strategic vendor negotiations.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Manage vendor relationships and serve as the SME on licensing constructs and pricing.

• Review licensing contracts and evaluate cost, risk, and value impacts.

• Support negotiation and renewal cycles to secure favorable terms.

• Ensure all licensing actions comply with FAR, DFARS, and federal contract requirements.

Reporting & Executive Communication

• Produce highquality executive dashboards, status summaries, and briefing materials.

• Communicate compliance risks, cost trends, forecasting models, and operational insights to DoD stakeholders and senior leadership.

• Deliver monthly usage, compliance, and cost performance reports with accuracy and transparency.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all SAM activities align with cybersecurity requirements and RMF controls.

• Support DCAA/DCMA reviews and maintain auditready documentation.

• Validate that deployments meet DoD security guidelines and authorization standards.

Training & Mentorship

• Develop SAM training, best practices, and enablement materials for teams across the enterprise.

• Mentor junior analysts and cultivate a highperformance culture focused on optimization and compliance.

• An active DoD Secret clearance.

• Bachelors degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline.

• ITIL Foundation certification (required).

• 15+ years of progressive IT experience, including 8+ years dedicated to DoD/Federal software asset management.

• Proven expertise using SAM platforms such as Flexera, ServiceNow SAM, Snow License Manager, etc.

• Deep knowledge of software licensing models (perpetual, subscription, cloud, enterprise agreements).

• Demonstrated success managing vendor audits and supporting compliance reviews.

• Experience managing licenses for enterprise apps, OS, databases, middleware, and cloud services.

• Advanced proficiency with SAM tools, discovery tools, and CMDB/ITSM platforms.

• Strong Excel analytical skills and experience with Power BI or similar BI tools.

• Understanding of DoD IT lifecycle processes, contracting models, and reporting structures.

• Excellent communication skills, including briefing senior leaders.

• Strong analytical ability, problemsolving expertise, and attention to detail.

• Ability to influence stakeholders, manage priorities, and execute under tight deadlines.

Desired:

• SAM certifications (IAITAM CSAM, CISAM, etc.).

• Expertise with AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud licensing models.

• Experience crafting costsaving strategies and enterpriselevel licensing solutions.

• Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity frameworks and authorization processes.