Networking for Future, Inc. (NFF) is a Washington, DC based company offering a performance-focused approach to delivering transformational IT business solutions. We take pride in keeping users productive and engaged by providing business and IT teams with the solutions they need to improve their performance in a dynamic, connected world.

NFF is the only Cisco Gold Partner headquartered in the District of Columbia with Advanced Specializations in all major IT disciplines. In addition to Cisco, NFF holds key strategic partnerships with VMware, NetApp, Microsoft, Riverbed, Splunk and many System Integrators. NFF is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company and has been ranked in Inc. Magazine's 500/5000 Fastest Growing Companies list since 2007.

We offer expert solutions relevant to: Network Infrastructures, Data Center & Cloud, Network & Endpoint Security, Application Assurance, Collaboration & Mobility and Staff Augmentation. 

NFF is seeking a senior level Licensing Specialist to manage enterprise level licensing and contract data providing reports and dashboards. This resource will also provide procurement support for acquisition of software and IT products with one of our premier DC customers.

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of licensing laws and regulations.
• Develop a solid understanding of Microsoft cloud products, services, and commercial licensing agreements, including but not limited to EA (Enterprise Agreements), MPSA (Microsoft Product and Service Agreement), Open Value, CSP (Cloud Solution Provider), and MCA (Microsoft Customer Agreement).

• Knowledge of Adobe ETLA program and licenses

• Experience with ServiceNow's Software Asset Management (SAM)
• Engage in workflow design, project management, and Agile SDLC processes.
• Prepare cost projections for Enterprise Agreements.
• Efficiently manage and respond to Microsoft licensing queries.
• Support the Enterprise Contracts and Licensing team with document management, spend data analysis, and contract reviews to ensure compliance with license contracts.
• Create actionable dashboards and reports to monitor license utilization and provide insights on license types and breakdowns
• Analyze contracts for risks, legal issues, and procurement rules, escalating risks as appropriate.
• Craft effective statements of work for IT-related procurement.

Experience and Skills

• Required 5+ years’ experience having nowledge of licensing laws and regulations
• Required 5+ years’ experience having knowledge of cloud Microsoft products and services
• Required 5+ years’ experience utilizing Workflow design, project management, and/or Agile SDLC environments
• Required 5+ years’ experience with cost projection preparation for Enterprise Agreements
• Required 5+ years’ experience creating actionable dashboards and reports to monitor license utilization and provide insights on license types and breakdowns
• Required 5+ years’ experience navigating the government procurement processes and contract management with a keen understanding of government technology infrastructure and enterprise applications
• Required 5+ years’ of experience in customer-facing roles
• Required 6+ years’ experience conveying technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty
• Required 6+ years’ experience preparing complex technical documentation

Bachelor's Degree required

NFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:

• Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
• STD, LTD, Supplemental Life insurance and AD&D
• Comprehensive 401k plan
• Paid Time Off
• 10 paid holidays

NFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.