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Leidos Inc lists this Software Asset Management Analyst opportunity in reston, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Leidos Chief Information Office (CIO) Services team, reporting through the Digital sector, Leidos Corporate Group has an opening for a Software Asset Management (SAM) Analyst to join our CIO Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to use your technical and analytical skills, as well as your hands-on experience in ServiceNow Software SAM Pro to join our Software Asset Management team . This role is responsible for the lifecycle management of software assets, ensuring compliance, cost optimization, and accurate software entitlement data using the ServiceNow SAM Pro platform. Ideally, we are looking for someone who is familiar with the IT Asset Management (ITAM) industry and best practices.
Location : This position allows for full-time telework from any U.S. based location.
Citizenship : This position requires U.S. Citizenship.
Primary Responsibilities:
Administer ServiceNow SAM Pro as a Software Asset Management Analyst to enable accurate software installation discovery, ensure license compliance, and support end-to-end asset lifecycle management
Create, manage, and maintain software entitlements, including accurate license models, ensuring proper license distribution , and terms of use, in relation to ServiceNow managed contracts.
Perform software license reconciliation to compare entitlements against deployments and usage.
Monitor software consumption and identify opportunities for license optimization and cost savings.
Ensure data quality by analyzing integrations with discovery tools (e.g., SCCM, JAMF, Intune, Nexthink); proactively identify, analyze, and resolve defects through root cause analysis and continuous monitoring.
Facilitate internal and external audits by delivering precise entitlement, deployment, and usage data through validated asset records and system reporting.
Collaborate with ServiceNow developers, leveraging knowledge of the SDLC to define requirements, conduct user acceptance testing, analyzing system behavior, and troubleshoot defects.
Assist in driving continuous improvement by identifying process gaps and recommending areas to gain efficiency through system automation.
Share your knowledge of Software Asset Management best practices to improve company processes.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Business, or a related field. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Minimum 2 years of experience in Software Asset Management , with at least 1 year specifically using ServiceNow SAM Pro
Outstanding communication and analytical skills
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel (pivot tables, charts, formulas)
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
ServiceNow Certifications and/or Training
IAITAM Certifications
Experience with cloud/SaaS asset management (Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, AWS, etc.)
Knowledge of complex licensing models - Oracle and Microsoft
Experience supporting internal or external license audits
Understanding of CMDB and its relationship to software entitlements
Familiarity with ISO/IEC 19770
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Original Posting:
September 29, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit
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