License Management Lead

Position Title: License Management Lead
Location: Hybrid with 2-3 Days onside Arlington, VA

Other Considerations: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Required)

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a License Management Lead to join our team supporting the OMEGA Product Lifecycle team. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end management of enterprise software licensing in direct support of the Department of Veterans Affairs mission to serve Veterans. You will drive cost optimization, compliance, and strategic alignment across SaaS and PaaS platforms, ensuring licensing decisions enable secure, scalable, and mission-aligned technology delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about government modernization, financial stewardship, and operational excellence within a complex federal environment.

Operating at the intersection of contract management, financial planning, and technical architecture, this role ensures enterprise licensing is managed as a strategic capability rather than an administrative function. You will align licensing models to system design and usage, eliminate waste, and enable data-driven decisions that improve budget forecasting, audit readiness, and platform scalability. You will also serve as a key integrator across product, engineering, contracting, and finance teams to ensure licensing strategies are proactive, compliant, and optimized.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Informing and collaborating with programmatic financial and operational reporting initiatives
• Managing the full lifecycle of enterprise software licenses (procurement, renewal, compliance, optimization)
• Leading Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) strategy, execution, and modification in coordination with VA contracting
• Developing and managing licensing budgets, forecasts, and spend plans aligned to fiscal year cycles
• Analyzing license utilization and recommending cost optimization and right-sizing strategies
• Interpreting contract language and aligning entitlements with technical and operational requirements
• Reviewing system architectures and deployment models to determine appropriate licensing structures
• Establishing license management governance, standards, and audit readiness practices
• Maintaining accurate license inventories, entitlement records, and usage tracking mechanisms
• Partnering with engineering and product teams to ensure licensing efficiency is embedded in solution design
• Preparing and delivering executive briefings on licensing posture, risks, and cost drivers
• Serving as the primary point of contact for licensing strategy across internal stakeholders and external vendors

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Contract Management, or a related field
• 5 years of experience managing enterprise software licenses and Enterprise License Agreements (ELAs)
• 3 years of experience supporting federal clients; Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience in contract management, contract modifications, and financial planning/budgeting
• Deep understanding of software licensing models (e.g., user-based, consumption-based, core-based, SaaS, hybrid)
• Strong experience managing license lifecycle activities including procurement, compliance, and optimization
• Ability to interpret technical architecture and translate system design into licensing requirements
• Experience aligning contract terms with operational and technical implementation
• Strong financial acumen, including budget forecasting, cost modeling, and spend optimization
• Experience working with federal acquisition frameworks (FAR) and compliance requirements
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder alignment, and briefing skills
• Ability to operate independently in complex, cross-functional environments
• Familiarity with Microsoft PowerBI

Preferred (Nice-to-Have):

• Experience with license management tools (e.g., Flexera, ServiceNow SAM Pro, or similar)
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and financial tracking/reporting tools
• Familiarity with SaaS and PaaS intake and governance models
• Experience supporting VA-specific processes, systems, and financial cycles
• Certification in Contract Management (NCMA), IT Asset Management (ITIL, ISO/IEC 19770), or similar
• Experience in cloud-first or hybrid IT environments
• Prior team leadership or people management experience

WORKING CONDITIONS

Standard Business hours are Monday through Friday (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM). Occasional extended or weekend hours may be required based on operational needs. Must have reliable internet service that allows for effective telecommuting.

BENEFITS

Sprezzatura offers a comprehensive and flexible benefit package to include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Saving Account (when enrolled in eligible plan) with Company contribution
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death, Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Care Insurance
• Voluntary Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Accrued Paid Time Off & Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match
  

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Sprezzatura participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Sprezzatura is a mission-driven, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that thrives at the intersection of technology, innovation, and impact. We specialize in secure, scalable, and human-centered digital solutions that accelerate government transformation. Our work spans DevSecOps, health IT modernization, intelligent automation, benefits delivery, and digital communications. We partner with agencies ready to evolve-delivering not just strategy, but measurable execution. Rooted in operational excellence and driven by curiosity, we help our clients navigate complexity with clarity-turning ambitious ideas into real-world outcomes. No buzzwords. Just impact.

EEO STATEMENT

Sprezzatura is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants have the right to discuss, disclose, or inquire about compensation without retaliation. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job description is not intended to be an employment contract and does not guarantee employment for any specific duration.