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# ASSOCIATE SPECIALIST - SPECIALIST - Software Licensing Specialist

- **Company:** Southwest Research Institute
- **Location:** San Antonio, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Software Licensing
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59540157-associate-specialist-specialist-software-licensing-specialist

## About the Role

* Requires a Bachelors degree in Business, Pre-Law or related degree field with directly related contract administration experience.
 * 0-3 years: Experience in contract administration/management, procurement, subcontracts, or software licensing, including drafting and reviewing agreements.
 * 0-3 years: Experience working across multiple internal stakeholders.
 * 0-3 years: Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle proprietary and confidential information with discretion.
 * 0-3 years: Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
 * A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:
Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section.

## Description

* Manage the full lifecycle of software licensing agreements for SwRI-developed engineering software, including NASGRO and DARWIN.
 * Serve as the key point of contact for licensees, resellers, and IT service providers, and coordinate licensing actions with contracts, general counsel, credit, and export control.
 * Apply creative problem-solving and customer service skills to effectively manage software licensing, training programs and consortium programs.
 * Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills to independently multi-task in a fast-paced environment as a central member of a cross-functional team.
 * Exercise sound judgement to effectively communicate and apply SwRI's established policies and procedures.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

 * Manage end-to-end contract development and execution for licenses, training programs and consortium agreements for multiple engineering software systems.
 * Lead cross-functional coordination across Contracts, General Counsel, Credit, Export Control, IT, and engineering License Managers to strategize and develop creative solutions in resolving issues and improving processes.
 * Interface and effectively communicate with domestic and international clients, resellers, and government purchasing offices to respond to inquiries and resolve licensing and payment issues.
 * Identify and recommend improvements to licensing procedures, documentation, and internal processes.
 * Develop, draft, review, and negotiate software licensing and consortium agreements to ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and other obligations.


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