Lifecycle Acquisition Analyst (Software Asset Manager) - Senior

About the role

This individual serves as a key authority within the NGA PEBS/SAM office, responsible for orchestrating and managing the total lifecycle of software assets across the agency, from procurement to retirement.

Responsibilities

• Provides critical analysis, strategic recommendations, and hands-on support to ensure a cohesive, compliant, and efficient agency-wide approach to software acquisition and management.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.