Specialist, Licensing
In short as a Specialist, Licensing, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the organization maintains full compliance with all federal, state, and local licensing and registration requirements. You'll manage the complete lifecycle of licensesfrom initial application through renewaldriving timely, accurate submissions and maintaining data integrity across systems. This role supports market expansion, new product launches, and ongoing operations through expert regulatory execution, proactive risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration. You'll also lead and execute special projects that improve licensing processes, strengthen compliance infrastructure, and support key business initiatives.
In long, the Specialist, Licensing is responsible for :
- Managing the end-to-end lifecycle of licenses and registrations across multiple jurisdictions to ensure continuous operational compliance.
- Preparing, submitting, and maintaining all license applications and renewals in a timely and accurate manner to prevent operational interruptions.
- Monitoring and interpreting regulatory requirements to ensure ongoing compliance and communicate relevant updates to internal stakeholders.
- Maintaining data accuracy within enterprise licensing systems to ensure visibility, reliable reporting, and audit readiness.
- Conducting regular audits and reconciliation of licensing data and documentation to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Partnering with Legal, Compliance, Operations, and Business Development teams to support market entry, new initiatives, and product launches.
- Assisting with the creation and refinement of licensing processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures to improve efficiency and scalability.
- Managing and executing special projects that enhance compliance operations, streamline processes, or enable business growth.
- Preparing reports and summaries of licensing status, compliance metrics, and audit findings for internal stakeholders.
- Acting as a liaison between internal teams, external partners, and regulatory agencies to ensure timely and effective communication.
So what kind of folks are we looking for?
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.A mind for the details.Agile in a fast-paced environment.Plays well with others.Organization and time management skills.Mastering of managing.The specifics :
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Public Administration, or related fieldor equivalent experience.3+ years of experience in licensing, compliance, or regulatory operations, ideally within consumer finance, ancillary services, or motor vehicle dealer environments.Strong understanding of state and federal licensing requirements across multiple jurisdictions.Proven ability to manage complex workflows, special projects, and competing deadlines simultaneously.High attention to detail and accuracy in data management.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and licensing management software or tools.So what about the perks? Perks matter :
We take a hybrid work approach, finding balance between the benefits of in-person and work-from-home environments. This position has an on-site expectation of a minimum of three days a week.Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.But wait, there's more. 401(K), company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.Tuition Reimbursement. We're as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we'll put our money where our mouth is.Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well money matters!In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!Give Us a Reason (or not), and We'll Celebrate. Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other's company outside of day-to-day work.Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you'll fit right in with the rest of us).Paid Time Off. Not just lip service : we work hard, to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time! For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!For our part, DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this : 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we'll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards : Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don't forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we'll stop there)! Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!