Job Specifications
Req ID: 44660
Team: 58 Information Systems
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: No
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: No
We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today
With More Than 11,000 Employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Division Is The Largest Manufacturing Employer In Mississippi And a Major Contributor To The Economic Growth Of Alabama. For Nearly 85 Years, We’ve Designed, Built And Maintained Amphibious Ships, Destroyers, And Cutters For The U.S. Navy And The U.S. Coast Guard. The Largest Supplier Of U.S. Navy Surface Combatants, We’re Simultaneously Building Four Classes Of Ships And Have Pioneered The Development And Production Of Technologically Advanced, Highly Capable Ships For The Surface Navy Fleet For Decades. Think That’s Cool? Keep Reading
The Role
We are seeking an experienced IT Software Asset Manager, who will report to the IT Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) Manager, to lead and oversee the lifecycle of contracts across our IT I&O portfolio. This includes hardware, software, cloud services, telecommunications, and managed service agreements.
In this pivotal role, you’ll ensure that all contracts align with organizational goals, compliance requirements, and vendor performance standards. Acting as the primary liaison between IT leadership, procurement, legal, and external vendors, you will safeguard the organization’s interests while enabling efficient and resilient infrastructure operations.
Key Responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to the following:
Contract Management
Lead negotiations, draft dispute letters, and manage contract change requests.
Oversee the full lifecycle of IT infrastructure contracts, ensuring compliance and alignment with business objectives.
Vendor & Stakeholder Collaboration
Facilitate contract governance meetings and maintain the Contract Governance library.
Build strong partnerships with vendors and internal stakeholders to drive accountability and performance.
Risk & Compliance
Monitor and enforce compliance across IT Infrastructure & Operations contracts.
Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect organizational interests.
Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to teammates.
Develop, track, and report on key metrics supporting the governance contract lifecycle.
Continuously improving processes to enhance efficiency and transparency in asset and contract management.
Must Have
9 Years with Bachelor's Degree in related field; 7 years of relevant professional experience with a Master's Degree
Nice to Have
Demonstrated experience managing software and hardware contracts, including vendor negotiations and compliance tracking.
Strong understanding of ITIL and ITAM best practices, including software license management and hardware lifecycle management.
Advanced skills in MS365 tool suite, Microsoft Excel and reporting/analytics tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and business functions.
Proven expertise in contract administration, financial analysis, and supplier management.
Professional certification
Experience managing SaaS, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise licensing models (e.g., Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Adobe).
Familiarity with ISO, CMMC, ITIL, and other IT governance frameworks.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment wit
About the Company
We serve those who protect our freedom. Our 44,000-strong team builds the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization tha...
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