Software license compliance / Asset management

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At Northrop Grumman, we have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people''''''''s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation''''''''s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have fun along the way. Northrop Grumman is looking for a systems engineer who performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Responsibilities for Engineer Systems 3:

• Monitor software usage and licenses across the designated program to ensure compliance with licensing agreements, terms and conditions, and relevant regulations.
• Manage a repository of applications, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Issue budgetary Requests for Quotes and submit appropriate Purchase Requests.
• Collect, analyze, and report on software license consumption information for forecasting, budgeting, compliance, and cost optimization.
• Import software information, filter the discovered data, analyze the results, and report to stakeholders.
• Plan, conduct, and oversee regular software license audits to verify compliance and identify potential licensing gaps or discrepancies.
• Collaborate with system lifecycle managers and budget owners to proactively understand current software licensing needs and assist in planning for future requirements.
• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with various departments to evaluate, assess, and optimize software license requirements and deployments.
• Identify and assess risks and issues related to software licensing non-compliance; develop strategies to mitigate these risks and ensure alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
  
  

Basic Qualifications for Engineer Systems 3:

• Experience developing, managing, and implementing goals, plans, and complex processes.
• Advanced data analysis and reporting skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organization, planning, and execution skills.
• Excellent communication skills and working with teams across an organization.
• Be a self-starter and work efficiently and effectively as an individual or in a team collaboratively with a minimum amount of supervision.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications for Engineer Systems 3:

• Excellent attention to detail and focus on delivering high Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, predominantly Excel, and an aptitude to learn new software applications.
• The ability to be successful while multi-tasking, prioritizing, and working on a variety of projects at once.
• Ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines.