Software Asset Analyst

The Opportunity:

SaskBuilds and Procurement brings together infrastructure, procurement, real property, facility management, logistics, and information technology to support the Government of Saskatchewan's Growth Plan and the delivery of programs and services to citizens across the province.

The Operations and Infrastructure Branch is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Software Asset Analyst. In this role, you will support a large enterprise environment serving more than 13,000 clients by ensuring the effective management, compliance, and optimization of software assets throughout their lifecycle.

As a Software Asset Analyst, you will be responsible for administering software licensing, maintaining accurate software asset records, and supporting compliance with vendor agreements and government policies. You will monitor and manage software requests, ensuring services are delivered in accordance with established service standards and service level agreements.

The successful candidate will maintain and enhance software asset management systems used to track, report on, and audit software entitlements, deployments, renewals, and usage. You will analyze data, perform compliance reviews, and conduct audits to validate the accuracy of software inventory and billing information, identify discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions. Working closely with clients, vendors, procurement professionals, and technical teams, you will provide guidance on software licensing requirements, support decision-making through reporting and analysis, and contribute to the continuous improvement of software asset management processes and practices.

As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and customer service skills, along with the ability to manage software asset information with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

You will have proven experience entering, maintaining, analyzing, and retrieving information using electronic systems and databases efficiently and accurately. Knowledge of software asset management principles, inventory control practices, software licensing, compliance requirements, and government purchasing procedures, including the Financial Administration Manual (FAM), and Accounting Manual.

You will be proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office applications, databases, and other technology tools to support program operations, maintain records, and produce reports that support informed decision-making.

The position requires exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information to a variety of audiences both verbally and in writing while maintaining a high level of professionalism. You will be responsible for sharing knowledge and providing guidance on software asset management practices, software licensing, licensing requirements, and related policies and procedures.

Success in this role also depends on your ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients, vendors, stakeholders, and colleagues. You will be expected to independently prioritize competing demands, organize your workload effectively, and consistently meet deadlines while delivering a high standard of customer service.

You possess strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, enabling you to review and validate data, identify discrepancies, determine root causes, and recommend practical solutions in a timely manner. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment is essential to supporting organizational objectives and meeting the needs of clients and stakeholders. You will be attentive to detail, self-motivated, thorough, and quick to learn in order to be successful in this position.

Candidates are asked to clearly describe in their cover letter where they have acquired their education or work experience, as candidates will be screened on the basis of this information.