Lifecycle Acquisition Analyst (Software Asset Manager) - Senior

Overview:

As a senior subject matter expert in the software acquisition lifecycle, this individual
serves as a key authority within the NGA PEBS/SAM office. This role is responsible for
orchestrating and managing the total lifecycle of software assets across the agency, from procurement
to retirement. This individual provides critical analysis, strategic recommendations, and hands-on
support to ensure a cohesive, compliant, and efficient agency-wide approach to software acquisition
and management, enabling government leadership to make informed investment and strategy
decisions.

Responsibilities:

Leading and managing the end-to-end software procurement process, including assisting
customers with requirements definition, conducting market research, and developing
comprehensive pre-award and post-award documentation.
• Developing and analyzing various software license acquisition strategies, assessing IC or
DoD contract vehicles, and providing recommendations on the most efficient and effective
procurement approaches.
• Overseeing the software asset management (SAM) lifecycle by utilizing agency tools to
monitor, report on, and manage software licenses, maintain comprehensive documentation,
and track assets from acquisition to discontinuance.
• Preparing and managing acquisition documentation, briefings, and funding documents in
accordance with FAR, DFAR, and NARI guidelines, ensuring full compliance with all
regulations.
• Serving as a primary liaison between NGA customers and government personnel,
coordinating with technical, contractual, legal, and funding stakeholders to resolve issues and
ensure successful procurement actions.
• Supporting the PEBS/SAM billing process through direct customer engagement,
communication of billing policies, and effective resolution of issues.

Required Qualifications:

• • At least 10 years of relevant experience with a Master’s, compliant with GSA standards.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing the software acquisition lifecycle for DoW or IC
  programs.
  • Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, including the FAR, DFAR, and agency-specific
  implementations like the NARI.
  • Demonstrated experience with software asset management (SAM) principles, processes, and
  tools.
  • Proficiency in using government financial management and acquisition systems to process
  purchase actions and funding documents.

Desired Qualifications:

• Direct experience supporting the NGA PEBS/SAM office.
• Experience providing analysis and recommendations on complex software licensing models
and acquisition strategies.
• Familiarity with NGA's specific requirement management, contracting, and business software
tools.
• Experience developing and presenting acquisition strategies and status briefings to senior
executive-level leadership.