Permitting & Licensing Analyst

About the role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Permitting & Licensing Analyst to support the back‑office function for a US retail chain. You will manage permit and license applications, renewals, and compliance tracking across multiple locations and states.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, submit and follow up on business, food service, health department, and occupancy permits and renewals.
• Track food establishment and handler permits, inspection requirements, and sales tax/seller’s permits.
• Support new location acquisition paperwork, ensuring all permitting, licensing, zoning and occupancy tasks are completed.
• Assist with real‑property, personal‑property filings and ancillary permits such as outdoor seating, grease trap, waste disposal, and music licensing.
• Maintain permitting and licensing trackers, renewal calendars and compliance deadlines across multiple states.
• Communicate with state and municipal agencies, health departments and third‑party expediters to resolve routine issues.
• Keep audit‑ready documentation and escalate complex matters to senior resources.

Required profile

• 1‑2 years of experience in permitting, licensing, regulatory compliance or a related back‑office function.
• Working knowledge of U.S. retail permitting and licensing processes; multi‑state exposure preferred.
• Strong organizational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple deadlines accurately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordination with agencies and internal teams.

Required skills

• Excel