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Software Licensing Specialist
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What they do
A Configuration Analyst or Specialist provides specialized technical assistance in software configuration management, a process to track and control changes in software. May work for a company software configuration management team and assist with all aspects of software configuration management, including software product and application reviews and analysis of system requirements. May work with software users to troubleshoot and resolve software configuration problems.
$110,797 / year median in Maryland
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Duties:
- Gather and elicit Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) software licensing requirements from stakeholders and program teams.
- Coordinate the procurement of software licenses through various procurement and contracting vehicles.
- Review and validate software license requests to ensure requirements are accurate and authorized.
- Distribute and track software licenses while maintaining accurate software license baselines and records.
- Audit software licensing information and create and maintain Version Description Documents (VDDs).
- Coordinate the replication, packaging, and distribution of software media to field locations.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Detail-oriented with excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Direct experience of gathering/eliciting COTS software licensing requirements required.
Required Clearance:
ACTIVE CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED
Secret Qualifications:
- Associate (AAS) degree required. Degree may be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- At least three (3) years of related work experience is required.
- An additional two (2) years of direct work experience may substitute for the associate degree.
Travel:
Less than 10% travel is expected for this position. Travel may include continental United States and outside continental United States locations.Work Environment:
This position will be co-located with the customer and other contractors in Government office spaces.Physical Demands:
Physical demands of this position include ability to:- Be independently mobile.
- Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.
- Withstand prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and computer use.
- Climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Flexibility around core hours. Travel may occur outside of normal core hours.Additional Information:
Please note this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Assigned tasks may vary, with or without prior notice, to effectively meet client requirements.Total Compensation:
QED offers a competitive compensation package for full-time employees. Our total compensation package is value-based and negotiable depending upon the candidate's specific skills and applicable relevant experience.Benefits include:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Matching
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Professional Growth Opportunities