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Asset Protection Specialist roles in retail loss prevention and supply chain security qualify for STEM OPT when tied to a STEM-designated degree in criminal justice technology, data analytics, or information systems. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies as long as your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your position directly uses your STEM training.
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Principal Software Asset Administrator (SAM)
KBR combines mission expertise with advanced digital technologies to solve the world’s toughest challenges on a global scale. KBR is a trusted national security partner for a wide array of customers across space, land, air and sea. KBR delivers innovative solutions across digital engineering and integration, rapid prototyping, mission operations, data analytics, artificial intelligence and secure logistics. At KBR, We deliver™.
KBR is seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Asset Administrator to join our Corporate IT team in Houston, TX (hybrid) and support the operational execution, governance, and optimization of software assets across our global enterprise. This role plays a critical part in ensuring licensing compliance, cost efficiency, and operational effectiveness within a highly regulated government contracting environment.
In this role, you will drive day-to-day SAM execution, support process maturity, and ensure accurate tracking of software entitlements, usage, and financial data. You will act as a senior subject matter expert bridging strategy and execution—translating leadership direction into scalable, efficient, and compliant Software Asset Management practices.
The successful candidate will provide hands-on leadership of SAM operations, oversee lifecycle activities, and partner closely with IT, Procurement, Finance, and vendors to ensure alignment with contractual, financial, and cybersecurity requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Software Asset Lifecycle Management
- Own and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of software assets, including request intake, procurement coordination, deployment, utilization tracking, renewal planning, reclamation, and retirement
- Ensure adherence to governed workflows aligned with IT operations, procurement, finance, and cybersecurity requirements
- Drive lifecycle controls across commercial software, SaaS, subscriptions, cloud applications, and trial/freeware usage
- Partner with stakeholders to support demand forecasting, usage validation, optimization, and reuse strategies
- Maintain accurate and audit-ready records of software entitlements and deployments across environments
Operational Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, guide, and develop SAM analysts and administrators, setting clear priorities and expectations for operational delivery
- Act as the escalation point for complex licensing, compliance, and contract issues
- Coach and mentor team members to promote consistent adoption of SAM best practices
- Build team capability through training, development planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence
ServiceNow & Data Management
- Serve as the functional owner and subject matter expert for ServiceNow SAM Pro and Contract Management capabilities
- Oversee data quality across software models, entitlements, contracts, discovery data, and configuration items
- Manage and improve SAM processes including reconciliation, normalization, entitlement management, and reporting
- Partner with IT, platform teams, and business stakeholders to enhance automation, integrations, and CMDB alignment
- Establish and enforce data governance practices to ensure audit-ready and accurate asset records
Compliance, Audit & Governance
- Ensure compliance with software licensing agreements and internal governance standards
- Support audit readiness activities, including validation of data, evidence collection, and remediation actions
- Identify and mitigate compliance risks and gaps in licensing or usage practices
- Manage true-ups and support license optimization efforts to balance compliance and cost control
Procurement, Financial & Contract Support
- Partner with Procurement and Finance to support vendor quotations, purchase requisitions, and invoice reconciliation
- Ensure alignment between contracts, entitlements, and financial records
- Support internal billing and chargeback processes through accurate data tracking
- Provide insights into renewal planning, consumption trends, and optimization opportunities
- Contribute to financial tracking and forecasting activities related to software spend
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
- Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, procurement, finance, cybersecurity, and vendors
- Provide expert guidance on licensing models, usage optimization, and governance practices
- Communicate complex SAM concepts and issues in clear business terms
- Support leadership with reporting, insights, and recommendations for decision-making
- Contribute to enterprise initiatives including digital transformation and cloud adoption
Basic Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Extensive experience in Software Asset Management (SAM), IT Asset Management (ITAM), or software licensing
- Proven experience leading or mentoring SAM analysts or IT asset management professionals in an enterprise environment
Technical Expertise
- Strong expertise in software asset lifecycle management and licensing models (SaaS, subscription, and perpetual)
- Hands-on experience with SAM tools (e.g., ServiceNow SAM Pro) and data management processes
- Experience managing contracts, entitlements, renewals, compliance positions, and audit support activities
- Knowledge of procurement, invoicing, financial tracking, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP or similar)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data governance skills
- High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Process-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience operating within government contracting or other highly regulated environments
- Ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels, balancing execution with process maturity initiatives
- Proven ability to translate leadership direction into clear operational priorities and outcomes
- Demonstrated success developing talent and building high-performing SAM teams
- Strong commercial acumen to balance compliance, cost optimization, and business needs
- Experience supporting cloud licensing and cost management (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS)
Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Title:
Principal Software Asset Administrator (SAM)
KBR combines mission expertise with advanced digital technologies to solve the world’s toughest challenges on a global scale. KBR is a trusted national security partner for a wide array of customers across space, land, air and sea. KBR delivers innovative solutions across digital engineering and integration, rapid prototyping, mission operations, data analytics, artificial intelligence and secure logistics. At KBR, We deliver™.
KBR is seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Asset Administrator to join our Corporate IT team in Houston, TX (hybrid) and support the operational execution, governance, and optimization of software assets across our global enterprise. This role plays a critical part in ensuring licensing compliance, cost efficiency, and operational effectiveness within a highly regulated government contracting environment.
In this role, you will drive day-to-day SAM execution, support process maturity, and ensure accurate tracking of software entitlements, usage, and financial data. You will act as a senior subject matter expert bridging strategy and execution—translating leadership direction into scalable, efficient, and compliant Software Asset Management practices.
The successful candidate will provide hands-on leadership of SAM operations, oversee lifecycle activities, and partner closely with IT, Procurement, Finance, and vendors to ensure alignment with contractual, financial, and cybersecurity requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Software Asset Lifecycle Management
- Own and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of software assets, including request intake, procurement coordination, deployment, utilization tracking, renewal planning, reclamation, and retirement
- Ensure adherence to governed workflows aligned with IT operations, procurement, finance, and cybersecurity requirements
- Drive lifecycle controls across commercial software, SaaS, subscriptions, cloud applications, and trial/freeware usage
- Partner with stakeholders to support demand forecasting, usage validation, optimization, and reuse strategies
- Maintain accurate and audit-ready records of software entitlements and deployments across environments
Operational Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, guide, and develop SAM analysts and administrators, setting clear priorities and expectations for operational delivery
- Act as the escalation point for complex licensing, compliance, and contract issues
- Coach and mentor team members to promote consistent adoption of SAM best practices
- Build team capability through training, development planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence
ServiceNow & Data Management
- Serve as the functional owner and subject matter expert for ServiceNow SAM Pro and Contract Management capabilities
- Oversee data quality across software models, entitlements, contracts, discovery data, and configuration items
- Manage and improve SAM processes including reconciliation, normalization, entitlement management, and reporting
- Partner with IT, platform teams, and business stakeholders to enhance automation, integrations, and CMDB alignment
- Establish and enforce data governance practices to ensure audit-ready and accurate asset records
Compliance, Audit & Governance
- Ensure compliance with software licensing agreements and internal governance standards
- Support audit readiness activities, including validation of data, evidence collection, and remediation actions
- Identify and mitigate compliance risks and gaps in licensing or usage practices
- Manage true-ups and support license optimization efforts to balance compliance and cost control
Procurement, Financial & Contract Support
- Partner with Procurement and Finance to support vendor quotations, purchase requisitions, and invoice reconciliation
- Ensure alignment between contracts, entitlements, and financial records
- Support internal billing and chargeback processes through accurate data tracking
- Provide insights into renewal planning, consumption trends, and optimization opportunities
- Contribute to financial tracking and forecasting activities related to software spend
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
- Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, procurement, finance, cybersecurity, and vendors
- Provide expert guidance on licensing models, usage optimization, and governance practices
- Communicate complex SAM concepts and issues in clear business terms
- Support leadership with reporting, insights, and recommendations for decision-making
- Contribute to enterprise initiatives including digital transformation and cloud adoption
Basic Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Extensive experience in Software Asset Management (SAM), IT Asset Management (ITAM), or software licensing
- Proven experience leading or mentoring SAM analysts or IT asset management professionals in an enterprise environment
Technical Expertise
- Strong expertise in software asset lifecycle management and licensing models (SaaS, subscription, and perpetual)
- Hands-on experience with SAM tools (e.g., ServiceNow SAM Pro) and data management processes
- Experience managing contracts, entitlements, renewals, compliance positions, and audit support activities
- Knowledge of procurement, invoicing, financial tracking, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP or similar)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data governance skills
- High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Process-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience operating within government contracting or other highly regulated environments
- Ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels, balancing execution with process maturity initiatives
- Proven ability to translate leadership direction into clear operational priorities and outcomes
- Demonstrated success developing talent and building high-performing SAM teams
- Strong commercial acumen to balance compliance, cost optimization, and business needs
- Experience supporting cloud licensing and cost management (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS)
Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Asset Protection Specialist
Verify your CIP code before applying
Your STEM OPT eligibility depends on your degree's CIP code matching the STEM-designated list. Criminal justice technology, data analytics, and information systems degrees commonly qualify. Confirm your program's code with your DSO before targeting roles.
Filter for E-Verify enrolled employers only
Every STEM OPT employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and asset protection roles at retailers, logistics firms, and financial institutions vary widely in compliance status. Search Migrate Mate to find Asset Protection Specialist openings already filtered for E-Verify enrollment.
Target industries with structured onboarding timelines
Retail chains, healthcare systems, and financial institutions run formal asset protection hiring cycles tied to fiscal quarters. Applying in late Q3 or early Q4 aligns your start date with budget cycles, reducing the gap between offer and I-983 submission.
Draft your I-983 training plan before the offer stage
USCIS requires a signed I-983 connecting your daily duties to your STEM degree's learning objectives. Prepare a draft that maps loss prevention analytics, risk assessment, or inventory control responsibilities to specific technical skills from your coursework before negotiating your offer.
Check the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
If your employer later files an H-1B visa or other status change, wage compliance becomes critical. Run the SOC code for Asset Protection Specialist through OFLC Wage Search to confirm the local prevailing wage aligns with your offered compensation before signing.
Clarify the cap-gap window with your hiring manager
If your OPT expires while an H-1B petition is pending for October 1, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization. Confirm your employer understands this USCIS provision so employment doesn't lapse during the transition period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Asset Protection Specialist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on how the role is structured and which degree you hold. Asset Protection Specialist positions that involve data analytics, security systems, or technology-driven loss prevention can qualify when tied to a STEM-designated degree in fields like information systems, data science, or criminal justice technology. Your DSO must confirm that the role's responsibilities directly apply your STEM training before approving the I-983.
How do I know if an employer is enrolled in E-Verify for this role?
E-Verify enrollment is mandatory for all STEM OPT employers, but not every asset protection employer is enrolled. You can ask the recruiter or HR contact directly, or use Migrate Mate to browse Asset Protection Specialist openings that are already filtered for E-Verify compliance. Do not assume large retailers or national employers are automatically enrolled without confirming.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Asset Protection Specialist?
The I-983 must show a direct connection between your STEM degree's learning objectives and your day-to-day responsibilities. For asset protection roles, this typically means documenting how you use data analysis, risk modeling, security technology, or statistical reporting in your work. Your employer's supervisor signs the form, and your DSO must approve it before your STEM OPT extension begins.
What happens to my work authorization if my OPT ends while an H-1B is pending?
If your employer files an H-1B cap-subject petition before your OPT expires and USCIS selects it in the lottery, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization through September 30 or until the petition is adjudicated, whichever comes first. You can continue working as an Asset Protection Specialist during this period as long as your EAD and the cap-gap extension together cover the gap.
Which STEM degrees most commonly support Asset Protection Specialist roles?
Degrees in information systems, data analytics, supply chain management, and criminal justice technology are most frequently matched to asset protection positions because the work involves loss prevention data, inventory tracking systems, and security technology. Check O*NET for the occupation's knowledge and skill requirements, then compare those to your degree's CIP code to assess fit before your DSO reviews the I-983.