IT SOFTWARE ASSET MANAGEMENT ANALYST 4

IT SOFTWARE ASSET MANAGEMENT ANALYST 4 Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Mar 2, 2026 Req ID: 45690 Team: T52 TECH BUSN MGMT Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available Travel Requirement: No Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start Meet HIIu2019s Newport News Shipbuilding With more than 25,000 employees u2013 including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders u2013 HIIu2019s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Weu2019re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today We look forward to meeting you. The Role Establishes and implements hardware and software acquisition, protection, maintenance and retention policies, standards and procedures that are aligned with IT standards and strategy. Investigates available hardware and software products; evaluates and recommends products based on user requirements. Coordinates with the procurement function to interview, select and negotiate with hardware and software vendors in order to purchase the appropriate equipment at the lowest cost. Reviews licenses and/or contracts to ensure that hardware and software equipment is covered by the contract and properly documented. The HII Software Asset Management (SAM) Specialist is responsible for ensuring effective management of software licenses, compliance, and vendor relationships within the Vendor Management organization. The position involves collaboration with various internal and external teams in regards to tracking software assets, maintaining compliance, and implementing best practices for software asset management, including procedures for tracking assets within a Software Asset Management tool. The individual will assist in forming procurement strategies that optimize technology spend across the organization. The position establishes and implements software acquisition, protection, maintenance and renewal standards and processes. Investigates available software products; evaluates and recommends products based on user requirements. Coordinates with the procurement function to interview, select and negotiate with software vendors in order to purchase the appropriate equipment at the lowest cost. Reviews licenses and/or contracts to ensure that software is covered by the contract and properly documented. The candidate must have excellent analytical skills, as well as expert knowledge of software license metrics, product use rights, and preferred experience with a SAM tool such as USU License Management or Service Now SAM Pro. Responsibilities: u2022 Analyze the companyu2019s software asset data and create reports that drive compliance, cost savings, cost avoidance, and harvesting strategies. u2022 Reconcile license entitlements with discovered installations or demand data to determine effective license positions. u2022 Analyze software usage reports and recommend remediation plans for underutilized or over utilized non-compliant positions. u2022 Develop, or evaluate existing best practice strategies around acquisition, deployment, and retirement of software assets by recommending and creating policies, processes, and procedures to support end-to-end software asset lifecycle management. u2022 Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all software assets within the organization, including versions and installations for each application. u2022 Have specialized knowledge of key vendors such as Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, IBM, Vmware, Adobe and other high value vendors used by HII. u2022 Conduct regular self-audits and annual True Ups to reconcile license entitlements and direct remediation efforts to limit exposure. u2022 Manage and address audits in accordance with the companyu2019s timelines and labor resources, including analysis, reporting, and documentation to support both HII and the vendoru2019s request, while ensuring HIIu2019s best interest and outcome. u2022 Use the companyu2019s SAM tools to develop dashboards and ongoing compliance reporting on core software vendors such as Microsoft, Adobe, and others. u2022 Support Hardware Asset Management team as needed (i.e. tracking, compliance, procedures, and best practices). Must Have Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of relevant exempt experience; Masteru2019s Degree and 8 year of relevant professional experience One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications: + NNS Apprentice School graduate + Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate + Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience + Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience + High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience + High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience + u2022 Bachelor Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field with 5 years of relevant professional experience. 2 years of relevant experience with a Masteru2019s degree. Nice to Have Expert Knowledge of software licensing terms and conditions and the application of those terms to the demand and usage within a physical and virtual environment. u2022 Experience with Altiris, SmartTrack, HP Asset Management, SAM Pro, or other IT Asset Management systems u2022 Understanding of licensing impact on IT Data Center, Server and Cloud Infrastructure, and On-Prem Vmware Virtualization environments. u2022 Expert knowledge of product use rights for publishers such as Oracle, Microsoft, Adobe, SAP, IBM, etc. u2022 Advanced Excel, and analytical reporting skills. u2022 Organized, responsive, and thorough problem solver. u2022 Ability to function in a dynamic work environment and able to multi-task and work both independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision. u2022 IAITAM or CSAM certification a plus. Why HII We build the worldu2019s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HIIu2019s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of Americau2019s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peopleu2019s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, youu2019ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Working at HII is more than a job - itu2019s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions. Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding. u200b

Created: 2026-03-07