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Working Title: IT Software Asset Manager

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 2

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

+ **Job ID** : 89781

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes - #LI-Hyrbrid

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 10/28/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 11/3/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota IT Services

+ **Division/Unit** : Department of Public Safety/Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $28.18 - $45.82 / hourly; $58,839 - $95,672 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) within the Department of Public Safety (DPS). MNIT BCA provides comprehensive IT operations and support services, custom application development, and dedicated business-specific support functions for investigative and specialized law enforcement services. You will support an agency that partners with law enforcement, public safety, and criminal justice agencies to prevent and solve crimes.

As an IT Software Asset Manager, you will manage the full lifecycle of software assets for the organization, including inventory, license compliance, maintenance renewals, and procurement. Responsibilities include tracking and recording software licenses, ensuring compliance with agreements and warranties, and maximizing the value of software investments using tools such as Microsoft Configuration Manager and ManageEngine Asset Explorer. The role also leads the software purchasing process, coordinating with vendors, negotiating quotes, creating purchase orders, and aligning acquisitions with business needs. Working closely with IT, Procurement, and business divisions, as well as MNIT DPS Finance and Contracts teams, this position ensures adherence to procurement and fiscal policies while developing and maintaining procedures for effective software asset management and purchasing.

**This position requires an employee to be onsite at 1430 Maryland Ave E, St Paul, Minnesota up to 3 days per week with the opportunity to work from a telework location on other days.** Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume.** Resume tips here. (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) **:

Position requires a minimum of two (2) years of IT related experience in supporting software asset management (SAM), IT procurement, or IT Asset Management.

Experience must include:

+ Proficiency in Asset Management tools, especially Microsoft Configuration Manager and Manage Engine Asset Explorer.

+ Proficiency with Excel or other data analysis tools for tracking, reconciling, and reporting software inventory and license data.

+ Familiarity with software licensing models (e.g., Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle, or SaaS based tools).

+ Basic understanding of IT service management (ITSM) and configuration management databases (CMDB).

+ Experience managing software renewals, procurement, and vendor relationships.

+ Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.

+ Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.

A bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology or an IT related field substitutes for two (2) years of experience, OR an IT or related associate’s degree substitutes for one (1) year.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Knowledge of ITIL® practices, particularly in Asset Management, Configuration Management, or Change Management.

+ Knowledge in areas such as technology asset management systems and services, software audits and license compliance.

+ Self-directed and motivated, able to resolve issues/suggest solutions with minimal guidance.

+ Proven leadership abilities to lead work and coordinate across teams, departments and divisions.

+ Proven experience in Project Management and Scheduling .

+ Experience maintaining hardware/software inventory and licensing records.

+ Familiarity with IT service management systems, best practices, desktop practices and procurement workflows.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:

+ SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)

+ Criminal History Check

+ Reference Check

+ Social Security and Address Verification

+ Education Verification

+ CJIS Background Check

+ Drug screen (BCA & Some DPS positions)

+ Other legally required checks

Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.