IT Procurement and Asset Management Project SETA

About the Role

SAIC is seeking an IT Procurement and Asset Management (IPAM) Project SETA to support an Intelligence Community (IC) customer at the NRO. This full-time position is located in the Northern Virginia area.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide project management SETA support, technical expertise, continuity of effort, and judgment to advise senior customer leadership on project management and systems engineering activities.
• Facilitate user access for enterprise procurement tool, manage and report lifecycle metrics, maintain records, administer communications, and ensure data integrity and uniformity for IT Procurement and Asset Management (IPAM) customer(s).
• Lead and/or support contract program management for enterprise IT networks, user-facing services, IT security services, IT maintenance operations, enterprise hosting and storage, and consolidated management services.
• Identify opportunities for resolving program/project issues and recommend technical approaches, organizational resources, and management controls to meet technical performance and schedule requirements.
• Manage Enterprise License Agreements (ELAs), including understanding Terms & Conditions, providing guidance, and interfacing with vendors.
• Manage the Enterprise Software Asset Management (ESAM) Software Renewals as a Service process, including identifying required renewals, initiating quotes, procuring support, and validating receipt.
• Maintain software renewal records in ServiceNow.
• Communicate with end users daily to identify requirements, resolve discrepancies, and deliver cost analysis reports.
• Ensure maintenance, support, and upgrade protection renewals are managed, forecasted, and ordered in advance of expiration.
• Identify savings opportunities for renewals, software licensing, and services.
• Manage contracts and relationships to maximize value creation and costs for software licensing, maintenance, and service offerings.
• Collect information for budgeting, software compliance & inventory, and cost comparisons.
• Communicate effectively through email, interviews, and meetings with end users, management, and vendors.
• Proactively identify and drive initiatives to achieve software-related savings.
• Develop best practices and processes to continuously improve software asset management service and ensure compliance with budget and contractual requirements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• TS.SCI_wPoly clearance required.
• US Citizen required.
• Familiarity with industry-accepted standards and best practices in an Information Technology Environment.
• Previous experience in a procurement and/or asset management environment.
• Proven information technology expertise and communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct analysis and evaluations, make recommendations, and provide professional advice and assistance.
• Experience in resource and requirements analysis, planning, coordination, and scheduling.
• Excellent technical writing and oral communication skills.
• Command of Microsoft Operating Systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Trained in detailed report writing.
• Trained/experienced in Service Desk and IT Configuration Management.
• Trained/experienced in Application Software/Hardware Management.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to apply technical expertise in context for management review.
• Proven ability to operate as a team player and coordinate with multiple groups.
• Skilled/comfortable working in a high-tempo environment, flexible, and able to adjust to dynamic challenges.
• Ability to establish trust and build/lead highly functioning teams.
• Working knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Qualifications

• Bachelors and six (6) years or more of related experience; Masters and four (4) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience.
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge of IT Procurement and Asset Management industry accepted standards and best practices.
• Experience with the NRO Communications Systems Directorate.