Licensing Specialist

About NFF

Networking For Future, Inc. (NFF) is a Washington, DC-based company offering a performance-focused approach to delivering transformational IT, managed services, and smart technology solutions. Since 1996, NFF has delivered architecture, design implementation, professional support services, managed services, and hardware and software sales related to Network Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cloud and Data Center Solutions, Smart Technologies, Collaboration and Mobility, and Workforce Solutions.

In addition, NFF, an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified company, is a Cisco Gold Integrator Partner, Splunk Partner, Arista Partner, Cohesity Partner, Apptega Partner, NetApp Gold Partner, VMware Enterprise Partner, Axis Communications, Signify Partner, Rapid7 Partner, Foresite Partner, Arctic Wolf Partner, Microsoft Certified Silver Partner, Dell Solution Provider Partner. NFF also holds GSA Schedule 47QTCA21D0047 and many other government contract vehicles.

About this Position / Responsibilities

NFF is seeking a senior level Licensing Specialist to manage enterprise level licensing and contract data providing reports and dashboards. This resource will also provide procurement support for acquisition of software and IT products with one of our premier DC customers.

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of licensing laws and regulations.
• Develop a solid understanding of Microsoft cloud products, services, and commercial licensing agreements, including but not limited to EA (Enterprise Agreements), MPSA (Microsoft Product and Service Agreement), Open Value, CSP (Cloud Solution Provider), and MCA (Microsoft Customer Agreement).

• Knowledge of Adobe ETLA program and licenses

• Experience with ServiceNow's Software Asset Management (SAM)
• Engage in workflow design, project management, and Agile SDLC processes.
• Prepare cost projections for Enterprise Agreements.
• Efficiently manage and respond to Microsoft licensing queries.
• Support the Enterprise Contracts and Licensing team with document management, spend data analysis, and contract reviews to ensure compliance with license contracts.
• Create actionable dashboards and reports to monitor license utilization and provide insights on license types and breakdowns
• Analyze contracts for risks, legal issues, and procurement rules, escalating risks as appropriate.
• Craft effective statements of work for IT-related procurement.

Qualifications

Experience and Skills

• Required 5 years’ experience having nowledge of licensing laws and regulations
• Required 5 years’ experience having knowledge of cloud Microsoft products and services
• Required 5 years’ experience utilizing Workflow design, project management, and/or Agile SDLC environments
• Required 5 years’ experience with cost projection preparation for Enterprise Agreements
• Required 5 years’ experience creating actionable dashboards and reports to monitor license utilization and provide insights on license types and breakdowns
• Required 5 years’ experience navigating the government procurement processes and contract management with a keen understanding of government technology infrastructure and enterprise applications
• Required 5 years’ of experience in customer-facing roles
• Required 6 years’ experience conveying technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty
• Required 6 years’ experience preparing complex technical documentation

Bachelor's Degree required

NFF Disclosures

NFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:

• Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
• STD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&D
• Comprehensive 401k plan
• Paid Time Off

NFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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