Principal Software Asset Administrator (SAM)

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Mission Technology Solutions Defense intelligence and space innovation technology at the speed of tomorrow.

KBR combines mission expertise with advanced digital technologies to solve the worlds toughest challenges on a global scale. KBR is a trusted national security partner for a wide array of customers across space land air and sea. KBR delivers innovative solutions across digital engineering and integration rapid prototyping mission operations data analytics artificial intelligence and secure logistics. At KBR We deliver.

KBR is seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Asset Administrator to join our Corporate IT team in Houston TX (hybrid) and support the operational execution governance and optimization of software assets across our global enterprise. This role plays a critical part in ensuring licensing compliance cost efficiency and operational effectiveness within a highly regulated government contracting environment.

In this role you will drive day-to-day SAM execution support process maturity and ensure accurate tracking of software entitlements usage and financial data. You will act as a senior subject matter expert bridging strategy and executiontranslating leadership direction into scalable efficient and compliant Software Asset Management practices.

The successful candidate will provide hands-on leadership of SAM operations oversee lifecycle activities and partner closely with IT Procurement Finance and vendors to ensure alignment with contractual financial and cybersecurity requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Software Asset Lifecycle Management

• Own and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of software assets including request intake procurement coordination deployment utilization tracking renewal planning reclamation and retirement
• Ensure adherence to governed workflows aligned with IT operations procurement finance and cybersecurity requirements
• Drive lifecycle controls across commercial software SaaS subscriptions cloud applications and trial/freeware usage
• Partner with stakeholders to support demand forecasting usage validation optimization and reuse strategies
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready records of software entitlements and deployments across environments

Operational Leadership & Team Development

• Lead guide and develop SAM analysts and administrators setting clear priorities and expectations for operational delivery
• Act as the escalation point for complex licensing compliance and contract issues
• Coach and mentor team members to promote consistent adoption of SAM best practices
• Build team capability through training development planning and continuous improvement initiatives
• Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and operational excellence

ServiceNow & Data Management

• Serve as the functional owner and subject matter expert for ServiceNow SAM Pro and Contract Management capabilities
• Oversee data quality across software models entitlements contracts discovery data and configuration items
• Manage and improve SAM processes including reconciliation normalization entitlement management and reporting
• Partner with IT platform teams and business stakeholders to enhance automation integrations and CMDB alignment
• Establish and enforce data governance practices to ensure audit-ready and accurate asset records

Compliance Audit & Governance

• Ensure compliance with software licensing agreements and internal governance standards
• Support audit readiness activities including validation of data evidence collection and remediation actions
• Identify and mitigate compliance risks and gaps in licensing or usage practices
• Manage true-ups and support license optimization efforts to balance compliance and cost control

Procurement Financial & Contract Support

• Partner with Procurement and Finance to support vendor quotations purchase requisitions and invoice reconciliation
• Ensure alignment between contracts entitlements and financial records
• Support internal billing and chargeback processes through accurate data tracking
• Provide insights into renewal planning consumption trends and optimization opportunities
• Contribute to financial tracking and forecasting activities related to software spend

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT procurement finance cybersecurity and vendors
• Provide expert guidance on licensing models usage optimization and governance practices
• Communicate complex SAM concepts and issues in clear business terms
• Support leadership with reporting insights and recommendations for decision-making
• Contribute to enterprise initiatives including digital transformation and cloud adoption

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Business or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Extensive experience in Software Asset Management (SAM) IT Asset Management (ITAM) or software licensing
• Proven experience leading or mentoring SAM analysts or IT asset management professionals in an enterprise environment

Technical Expertise

• Strong expertise in software asset lifecycle management and licensing models (SaaS subscription and perpetual)
• Hands-on experience with SAM tools (e.g. ServiceNow SAM Pro) and data management processes
• Experience managing contracts entitlements renewals compliance positions and audit support activities
• Knowledge of procurement invoicing financial tracking and ERP systems (e.g. SAP or similar)
• Strong analytical problem-solving and data governance skills
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy compliance and audit readiness
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Process-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating within government contracting or other highly regulated environments
• Ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels balancing execution with process maturity initiatives
• Proven ability to translate leadership direction into clear operational priorities and outcomes
• Demonstrated success developing talent and building high-performing SAM teams
• Strong commercial acumen to balance compliance cost optimization and business needs
• Experience supporting cloud licensing and cost management (e.g. Microsoft 365 Azure AWS)

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short term incentives long term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.