Licensing Project Analyst

7-Eleven•Irving, TX

About The Position

The Project Analyst, Licensing supports store development and licensing by coordinating project activities, tracking timelines, and ensuring requirements are met for new store openings. The role serves as a liaison between internal teams—including Real Estate, Operations, Construction, Legal, and Franchising—and external licensing authorities to facilitate store launches. It maintains project documentation, monitors milestones, and provides analytical support so licensing requirements are completed accurately and on schedule. The position helps expand the 7-Eleven footprint by streamlining licensing and permitting processes.

Requirements

Education in Business Administration, Project Management, Accounting, Business Analytics, Compliance, or a related field.
At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
Strong organizational and project coordination skills, including the ability to manage multiple store-opening projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with government officials, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and data visualization.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills to review licensing requirements and identify compliance issues.
Ability to research and interpret regulatory requirements, ordinances, and licensing codes across multiple jurisdictions.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to escalate issues when appropriate.
Strong problem-solving, time management, prioritization, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive business information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
Understanding of retail operations and store-opening processes.
Understanding of budgeting, invoice reconciliation, expense tracking, and financial reporting principles.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and track licensing and permitting activities for new store openings, remodels, acquisitions, and business transitions, including business, health, alcohol, and tobacco licenses and regulatory documentation.
Maintain project tracking systems and dashboards for multiple store openings, identify potential delays, and escalate issues proactively.
Work with Real Estate, Construction, and Operations teams to gather documentation and ensure licensing prerequisites are met before store launch dates.
Research local, state, and federal licensing requirements for new markets and jurisdictions, documenting requirements and timelines for each location.
Prepare and submit accurate, complete licensing applications and supporting materials to governmental agencies.
Communicate with licensing authorities, follow up on application status, and resolve questions or deficiencies during review.
Develop and maintain licensing procedures and checklists to promote consistency and efficiency.
Analyze licensing timelines and identify improvements to reduce time-to-open and bottlenecks.
Support licensing budget tracking, reconcile invoices, and maintain project financial records.
Prepare status reports and presentations for project management and senior leadership, covering progress, risks, and key metrics.
Maintain organized licensing records in accordance with retention policies and facilitate retrieval for audits or renewals.
Assist with licensing strategy, process optimization, and system implementation projects as assigned.