Software Commodity Manager

The posting, as True Anomaly wrote it

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
• It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

BENEFITS & PERKS *

• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
• Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
• Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
• And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
• Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.

*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles

YOUR MISSION

As Software Commodity Manager at True Anomaly, you will own the strategy, sourcing, and vendor relationships for the software licenses, SaaS platforms, and technology subscriptions that power our engineering, operations, and business functions. You will manage a complex portfolio of software agreements — from simulation and CAD tools to infrastructure and cybersecurity platforms — working closely with IT, engineering, legal, and finance to ensure True Anomaly has the tools it needs at the right cost, with the right terms, and in full compliance with regulatory requirements. This role requires someone who understands software licensing models deeply, negotiates with confidence against sophisticated vendors, and can build a scalable software procurement function from the ground up.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the commodity strategy for software spend across True Anomaly, including engineering tools, simulation and modeling software, PLM/PDM systems, SaaS business applications, cloud services, and cybersecurity platforms
• Lead sourcing events for new software acquisitions and renewals — defining requirements, issuing RFPs, evaluating proposals, and driving award decisions in partnership with technical stakeholders
• Build and maintain a software vendor catalog and license inventory, ensuring visibility into what is owned, deployed, and upcoming for renewal
• Develop market intelligence on software pricing benchmarks, licensing trends, and vendor negotiation leverage to inform strategy
• Identify opportunities to consolidate redundant tools, rationalize the software portfolio, and reduce

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CMMC compliance requirements as they apply to software procurement and data handling Background in aerospace, defense, or technology manufacturing environments

• Experience implementing or improving software asset management (SAM) programs
• Exposure to cloud procurement (AWS, Azure, GCP) and consumption-based commercial models

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $105,000-$160,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location —Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Long Beach.
• Work environment —the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands —the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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