Licensing Analyst, Contract Optimization

Gartner

Licensing Analyst executing contract optimization client engagements for Gartner. Creating analytical models and providing practical licensing expertise in client contexts.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $72,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Licensing Analyst performs a critical analytical/Knowledge component as part of a high-level project delivery team.
You will be part of a team that will execute contract optimization client engagements.
You will be responsible for creating spreadsheet-based analysis and conceptual models to provide clients with logical scenarios and conclusions in client engagements, delivering practical licensing expertise to within the context of the client’s unique circumstances.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 to 5 years’ experience in a relevant role e.g. as a SAM consultant or within a procurement team or for a reseller
Experience in licensing, pricing, and contracting policies for one or more major software vendors
An understanding of developments and issues with software licensing with the objective of delivering innovative, impactful, fact-based guidance and recommendations
An ability to analyze large volumes of data and produce logical conclusions. Use of lateral thinking to solve problems in which inconclusive evidence and assumptions exist.
An unwavering commitment to the success of your team, and willingness to provide and receive constructive/ corrective action when needed.
Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and the ability to assist in the creative development of solutions and strategies to solve client problems.
An ability to be hands-on and to manage multiple client priorities simultaneously.
Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Outstanding presentation and communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous PTO
401k match up to $7,200 per year
opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance
role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysiscontract optimizationlicensingpricing policiescontracting policiesproblem solvinglateral thinkingspreadsheet modelinglogical reasoningclient engagement

Soft Skills

team commitmentconstructive feedbackintellectual curiositycreative problem solvingmulti-taskingpresentation skillscommunication skills