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This role will assist with software lifecycle processes, maintain accurate asset records, support licensing compliance activities, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure effective software asset management practices.\nThe successful candidate will work closely with IT, Procurement, Finance, and software vendors to support software asset operations, maintain data quality, and contribute to process improvements within the Software Asset Management program.\nThis is a full-time position based in India and may support both local and global operations.\nIn September 2025, KBR announced that we are spinning our Mission Technology Solutions business into a separate public company. This role will ultimately be part of the new company. 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