Software Asset & O365 License Manager
Not Disclosed•TemporaryOn-site
location_on1151, Morse Street Northeast, Trinidad, Ward 5, Washington, District of Columbia, 20002, United States
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Software Asset & O365 License Manager to serve as a SAM Specialist and Business Analyst for the DC Government. In this direct client position, you will be the primary steward of the government's software environment, ensuring that all software licenses, agreements, and entitlements are accurately managed, compliant, and optimized.
This role is critical for mitigating legal and financial risks associated with software usage. You will act as a bridge between technical teams, vendor managers, and agency leadership, translating complex licensing structures into actionable strategies. Your day-to-day involves guiding the normalization of purchase information, leading the reconciliation of license positions, and ensuring that software assets are properly aligned from the initial purchase through to decommissioning.
You will be expected to manage projects for every size and type, engaging with major software publishers and internal stakeholders to define entitlement scopes, update software counters, and produce high-level compliance reports for the OCTO management and Agency CIOs. This position requires a deep strategic understanding of the software lifecycle, from licensing and purchasing to deployment and retirement, with a specific focus on Microsoft subscription models (O365, Azure) and enterprise contracts.
Hiring Process & Application
This is an immediate opening for a 3-19 month contract position located 100% onsite in Washington, DC (20003). Due to the critical nature of the role, we are conducting immediate interviews.
Interview Requirements: Candidates must be available for both a webcam interview and an in-person interview. Please note that the in-person component is mandatory for this position.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1151, Morse Street Northeast, Trinidad, Ward 5, Washington, District of Columbia, 20002, United States
Washington, District of Columbia
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleManage DC Government software environment and O365 license entitlements
- check_circleAnalyze purchase records and entitlement information using MVL and O365 portals
- check_circleLead reconciliation and presentation of Final License Position Reports
- check_circleProvide monthly and quarterly software license compliance status reports to management
- check_circleWork with software vendors to renew and true up existing licensing contracts
- check_circleStrategize on consolidation and management of Adobe and similar software licensing
- check_circleFormulate systems scope and objectives based on user needs and business requirements
- check_circleDevises procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations
- check_circleEnsure software license records are linked to correct hardware devices in the ITAM platform
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field
- verified11+ years of experience
- verifiedExperience with Microsoft Enterprise Contracts
- verifiedExperience with Microsoft Volume License Management portal
- verifiedExperience with O365 and Azure subscription products
- verifiedIn-depth knowledge of Microsoft licensing structure
- verifiedExperience in Enterprise Project Management
- verifiedExperience with software asset management processes
- verifiedExperience with Adobe licensing
- verifiedExperience with ServiceNow
- verifiedWork authorization for Washington DC onsite role
Nice to Have
11-15 years of Software Development Lifecycle experience, 11-15 years of requirements gathering and documentation experience, 11-15 years of MS Office/PowerPoint experience.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Software Asset Management, O365, Azure, Microsoft Volume License Management Portal, MVL, Servicenow, Adobe, Project Management, Software Development Lifecycle, MS Office.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience.
Frequently asked questions about Software Asset & O365 License Manager at NextGen Solutions
What does a Software Asset & O365 License Manager at NextGen Solutions do?expand_more
A Software Asset & O365 License Manager at NextGen Solutions is responsible for the following: Manage DC Government software environment and O365 license entitlements; Analyze purchase records and entitlement information using MVL and O365 portals; Lead reconciliation and presentation of Final License Position Reports; and Provide monthly and quarterly software license compliance status reports to management.
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To qualify for the Software Asset & O365 License Manager at NextGen Solutions position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field; 11+ years of experience; Experience with Microsoft Enterprise Contracts; Experience with Microsoft Volume License Management portal; Experience with O365 and Azure subscription products; and In-depth knowledge of Microsoft licensing structure.
Where is the Software Asset & O365 License Manager role at NextGen Solutions located?expand_more
Software Asset & O365 License Manager at NextGen Solutions is based in 1151, Morse Street Northeast, Trinidad, Ward 5, Washington, District of Columbia, 20002, United States. This is a on-site role.
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NextGen Solutions has listed this Software Asset & O365 License Manager role as on-site.
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Software Asset & O365 License Manager at NextGen Solutions typically requires 11+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Software Asset & O365 License Manager at NextGen Solutions include Software Asset Management; O365; Azure; Microsoft Volume License Management Portal; MVL; Servicenow; Adobe; and Project Management.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience.
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Software Asset & O365 License Manager at NextGen Solutions is part of the it job category on Recrutus.
About NextGen Solutions
Nextgen Soltuions is an IT staffing services provider placing highly qualified IT professionals with companies and organizations nationwide. We offer a broad range of staffing options and solutions, encompassing most IT department requirements. Software programming and application development can be outsourced directly to us or handled by one of our associates overseas. We are deeply committed to enhancing business value for our clients & partners on a long term and sustainable basis through technical excellence, fair business practices, people brilliance, professional integrity , unique service portfolio and expertise. We are a group of highly resilient people who can absorb the problems and convert them into meaningful solutions, to meet the business requirements. Nextgen Soltuions has an elite workforce of IT professionals on staff. Our objective has been to recruit only the highest caliber and most knowledgeable IT professionals available. Nextgen has solutions for all.
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