IT Software Asset Management Analyst (Early Career level)

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Position Title: IT Software Asset Management Analyst (Early Career level)

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Information Technology

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: None

Career Level: Entry

Requisition ID: 14842280

Date Posted: Aug 27, 2024

Description: Position Description:

As the IT Software Asset Management Analyst, you are responsible for the management of the software in the environment from acquisition, compliance, renewals, forecasting and budgeting. You collaborate with others across the organization to make sure appropriate quantities and products are purchased and renewed on time. You analyze installed software to maintain accurate reporting and update the product catalog. You are a team player that is organized, time efficient and capable to work multiple tasks as needs arise.

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning, monitoring, recording, and tracking software assets to ensure compliance with vendor contracts, licenses, entitlements.
• Budgeting, cost tracking, analysis and reporting for maintenance and subscription renewals across 100+ vendors
• Coordinate software license and maintenance agreement reviews
• Ensure that any new software deployed follows established software license management processes
• Submit purchase requisitions
• Gather all of the license entitlements and software installation data
• Support vendor entitlement audits as required
• Assign and research software requests
• Microsoft and Oracle licensing experience is a plus
• Time Management skills are a must to organize multiple priorities.
• Collaboratively work across different departments
• Ability to review contract language
• Proficient in excel to manage large data sets and perform financial analysis

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Finance or similar field
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• 1 - 3 Years' experience would be great, but recommend applicant would have some kind of Software Asset Management experience, or a similar Finance background
• Understanding of information technology including software, applications and license types is a plus.
• Ability to multi-task assignments
• Ability to work independently with minimal directions
• Excellent listening, written, oral and interpersonal skills
• Excellent people skills to interact with staff, colleagues, cross-functional teams, partners, and customers
• Strong attention to Detail
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong budgeting and financial skills
• Strong documentation skills

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Position Description:

As the IT Software Asset Management Analyst, you are responsible for the management of the software in the environment from acquisition, compliance, renewals, forecasting and budgeting. You collaborate with others across the organization to make sure appropriate quantities and products are purchased and renewed on time. You analyze installed software to maintain accurate reporting and update the product catalog. You are a team player that is organized, time efficient and capable to work multiple tasks as needs arise.

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning, monitoring, recording, and tracking software assets to ensure compliance with vendor contracts, licenses, entitlements.
• Budgeting, cost tracking, analysis and reporting for maintenance and subscription renewals across 100+ vendors
• Coordinate software license and maintenance agreement reviews
• Ensure that any new software deployed follows established software license management processes
• Submit purchase requisitions
• Gather all of the license entitlements and software installation data
• Support vendor entitlement audits as required
• Assign and research software requests
• Microsoft and Oracle licensing experience is a plus
• Time Management skills are a must to organize multiple priorities.
• Collaboratively work across different departments
• Ability to review contract language
• Proficient in excel to manage large data sets and perform financial analysis

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Finance or similar field
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• 1 - 3 Years' experience would be great, but recommend applicant would have some kind of Software Asset Management experience, or a similar Finance background
• Understanding of information technology including software, applications and license types is a plus.
• Ability to multi-task assignments
• Ability to work independently with minimal directions
• Excellent listening, written, oral and interpersonal skills
• Excellent people skills to interact with staff, colleagues, cross-functional teams, partners, and customers
• Strong attention to Detail
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong budgeting and financial skills
• Strong documentation skills

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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