Description
Leidos Chief Information Office, reporting through the Digital Modernization sector, is seeking a Senior Licensing Specialist to join the Corporate CIO Services, IT Asset Management team. In this role, you will serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for Microsoft, Adobe, and Oracle licensing , providing strategic guidance to ensure compliance, cost optimization, and alignment with business objectives. To be successful, you will bring deep expertise in enterprise software licensing, contract structures, and can influence licensing strategy across a global, complex, hybrid environment. Additionally, you will partner closely with IT, procurement, legal, finance, and business sectors to drive effective licensing solutions, ensure contractual compliance while conserving cost.
Location: This position offers full time telework from any U.S. based location.
Citizenship : US Citizenship is required.
Primary Responsibilities
Serve as enterprise licensing SME for Microsoft, Adobe, and Oracle products, licensing structure, and agreements.
Provide strategic oversight of licensing programs, including optimization, compliance, and cost management initiatives.
Drive and influence licensing strategy across unique and complex business needs
Support the business in making licensing and tooling decisions, based users' business requirements
Develop a relationship with vendors and third-party suppliers for licensing model knowledge transfer, and strategic licensing decisions.
Understand and communicate the footprint and usage for Microsoft, Adobe, and Oracle in the Leidos environment
Interpret and advise on contract @types including:
Microsoft Enterprise Agreements (EA), MPSA, Server & Cloud Enrollment)
Adobe Enterprise Term License Agreements (ETLA) and VIP
Oracle ULA, ordering documents, and cloud subscriptions
Analyze licensing consumption and reconcile usage against entitlements.
Lead True-Up processes and support contract renewals and negotiations.
Ensure compliance with licensing terms, and contractual obligations.
Provide proactive guidance on product lifecycle changes (EOL/EOS), licensing model shifts, and policy updates.
Develop and maintain enterprise licensing documentation and knowledge repositories.
Partner with system lifecycle managers, procurement and legal during amendments, renewals, and vendor negotiations.
Provide licensing recommendations during mergers, acquisitions, or subsidiary integrations.
Oversee and manage software vendor portals as needed
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 6-8+ years of experience in enterprise software licensing, compliance, or licensing strategy. Master's degree and 4-6 years or equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft licensing (on-premises, subscription, M365).
Working knowledge of Adobe and Oracle licensing models and enterprise agreements .
Experience supporting audits and compliance reviews.
Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex contractual language.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with IT, procurement, legal, finance, and business stakeholders providing customer service.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and influence strategic decision-making.
US Citizenship.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with IT Asset Management (ITAM) principles and Software Asset Management (SAM).
Familiarity with ServiceNow and SAMPro.
Experience supporting contract negotiations or enterprise renewals.
Understanding of hybrid cloud and regulated environments.
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Original Posting:
March 15, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
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Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
