Software Licensing & Contracts Specialist

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, TX, seeks a professional to manage the full lifecycle of software licensing agreements for SwRI-developed engineering tools, including NASGRO and DARWIN. You’ll liaise with licensees, resellers, and IT service providers while coordinating with contracts, counsel, credit, and export controls.

You will apply problem-solving and customer service skills to manage licensing, training programs, and consortium activities, communicating policy and ensuring

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Pre-Law or related field and 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 discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end contract development and execution for licenses, training programs and consortium agreements.
• Lead cross-functional coordination across Contracts, General Counsel, Credit, Export Control, IT, and engineering License Managers.
• Interface 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 policies and legal requirements.

Skills

Contract administration

Cross-functional coordination

Customer communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, TX, seeks a professional to manage the full lifecycle of software licensing agreements for SwRI-developed engineering tools, including NASGRO and DARWIN. You’ll liaise with licensees, resellers, and IT service providers while coordinating with contracts, counsel, credit, and export controls.

You will apply problem-solving and customer service skills to manage licensing, training programs, and consortium activities, communicating policy and ensuring