Saas Application Analyst

We are seeking a SaaS Application Analyst to manage and optimize our Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application portfolio. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in SaaS governance, application lifecycle management, software asset management, vendor management, ROI analysis, and software cost optimization. This role partners with IT, Finance, Procurement, Security, and business stakeholders to ensure SaaS applications deliver business value while maintaining compliance, security, and cost efficiency.

Duties

Manage the organization's SaaS application portfolio throughout its lifecycle.

Establish and enforce SaaS governance policies, standards, and best practices.

Evaluate new SaaS requests and conduct business, security, technical, and financial assessments.

Perform ROI and cost-benefit analyses for new and existing SaaS applications.

Monitor software usage, user adoption, and license utilization to optimize software investments.

Identify opportunities for application consolidation, rationalization, and cost savings.

Partner with Procurement and Vendor Management teams during software evaluations, renewals, and contract negotiations.

Track software licensing, subscriptions, renewals, and compliance requirements.

Collaborate with Information Security, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure SaaS applications meet organizational policies.

Create dashboards and reports on SaaS utilization, spend, renewal schedules, and business value.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for SaaS investments.

Develop governance documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and application inventories.

Work closely with business stakeholders to improve adoption and maximize ROI.Support audits related to software licensing and SaaS compliance.

Stay current on SaaS industry trends, licensing models, and governance best practices.

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.3-7+ years of experience as a SaaS Application Analyst, Application Analyst, Software Asset Management (SAM), IT Asset Management (ITAM), or Application Portfolio Management professional.

Strong experience with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) environments.

Hands-on experience with SaaS Governance and application lifecycle management.

Proven experience performing ROI analysis, cost optimization, license optimization, and software rationalization.

Experience with software inventory management and subscription lifecycle management.

Strong understanding of software licensing models and vendor management.Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including IT, Finance, Procurement, Security, and Legal.

$45 - $50 an hour - Full-time, Contract