IT Logistics & Software Asset Management Specialist

Company Overview

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force.

Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Logistics and Software Asset Management Specialist to support PCTE-OG. This position supports the management, accountability, procurement, licensing, and availability of hardware and software used within cyber range environments.

The ideal candidate has experience supporting military logistics operations and understands the processes associated with IT asset management, purchasing, inventory accountability, vendor coordination, and software licensing.

This role requires someone who is organized, proactive, comfortable working with technical and operational stakeholders, and able to manage multiple requirements with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain software license agreements supporting cyber range environments.
• Ensure software licensing processes, procedures, requirements, and restrictions are clearly communicated to stakeholders.
• Provide technical and administrative support for software licensing requirements and customer inquiries.
• Track software usage to ensure compliance with applicable license agreements and prevent licensing violations.
• Manage and coordinate hardware and software requests from initiation through approval, procurement, delivery, and accountability.
• Track hardware and software assets using applicable government and program logistics systems.
• Maintain accurate inventory and accountability records for IT equipment and software.
• Conduct physical and system-based inventories and reconcile discrepancies.
• Coordinate with vendors and monitor performance, responsiveness, quality, and potential impacts to program operations.
• Support purchasing and procurement activities for IT hardware, software, licenses, and related assets.
• Develop cost estimates, budget inputs, and supporting documentation for IT asset requirements.
• Develop and maintain technical and logistics documentation, reports, procedures, and related program materials.
• Develop briefings, dashboards, and metrics related to hardware, software, licensing, inventory, and asset availability.
• Coordinate logistics and asset requirements with technical teams, program leadership, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve complex logistics, licensing, procurement, and asset-management issues with limited supervision.
• Support additional logistics, property accountability, and IT asset-management activities as required.

Required Experience/Qualifications

• 3+ years of logistics experience supporting a military or Department of Defense program.
• 1+ years of purchasing, procurement, or acquisition support experience on a military or DoD program.
• Experience with IT asset management, hardware/software accountability, inventory management, logistics tracking, or related activities.
• Experience supporting military logistics operations, processes, or staff functions.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to develop and present reports, metrics, briefings, and status information.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and customer requirements.
• Ability to work independently and resolve complex issues with limited supervision.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills with the ability to work effectively across technical, operational, government, and contractor teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Current DoD-recognized cybersecurity certification meeting applicable IAT Level II requirements, such as Security+, CCNA Security, CISSP, or an equivalent qualifying certification.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

• Experience supporting military logistics organizations or staff functions.
• Experience with Army Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS).
• Experience managing software licenses or software asset-management programs.
• Experience managing IT hardware and software inventories within a DoD environment.
• Experience developing budgets, cost estimates, or procurement forecasts for IT assets.
• Experience supporting cyber range, training, exercise, or other technical operational environments.
• Familiarity with government property accountability, purchasing, and IT procurement processes.

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

Please note that pursuant to a Government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status and a TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to successfully pass a CI polygraph if requested. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.

Occasional travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job.

CESI is committed to principles of inclusion and equal employment opportunity. We foster a non-discriminatory, professional work environment for all our teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Salary Range

Based on the roles, responsibilities, and requirements, the projected pay range for this position is: $125,000 - $140,000.

The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, CESI also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, CESI provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.

Benefits Overview

Our total compensation package was strategically designed to reward employees with competitive benefits including:

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Wellness Program

401(k) Matching

Disability (Short Term & Long Term)

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Education & Training

Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty