Director of Airport Services: Compliance & Management - Denver International Airport
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $100,500.00 - $145,700.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
On-call
Benefits
Life-long pension
457B retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Job Description
The City and County of Denver is renowned for its commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce that serves the community of Denver and the surrounding region. Employing over 11,000 team members, the city government offers competitive pay, great benefits, and countless opportunities to advance professionally while working with purpose. Those who work for Denver contribute their passion, skills, and expertise towards serving the public. The organization values diversity in ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience, creating a workplace culture that uplifts individuality and equity. Employees benefit from numerous advantages, including a... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- Five years of experience in aviation operations, aviation management, or experience with large hub airport or military facility management, including management of subordinate supervisors
- Two years of appropriate experience may substitute for one year of post-high school education
- Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements
- Valid Driver's License at the time of application
- Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
- Ability and willingness to work during emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- Five years' experience in aviation operations, aviation management, or large hub airport or military facility management with supervisory responsibilities
- Five years' leadership experience managing airport maintenance or operations related contracts, functions, and teams
- Experience in contract and program management specific to facility and operational services
- Knowledge of and experience with innovative technologies and information systems
- Experience building collaborative relationships with contractors and federal partners such as the TSA
- Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic airport environment
Job Duties
- Lead and direct the development, administration, and operations of compliance and contract monitoring programs
- Analyze performance data to inform decision-making, driving accountability and innovation in alignment with DEN's strategic plans
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for compliance activities, ensuring scalability, repeatability, and continuous improvement
- Partner with senior leadership to implement compliance strategies that support Vision 100 growth and SOAP service culture
- Develop innovative practices to streamline processes, mitigate risks, and enhance transparency in contract management
- Provide financial and performance analysis to optimize contract efficiency and service delivery
- Oversee compliance for multi-million-dollar service contracts, including renewals, audits, and corrective actions
- Partner with Procurement and Finance on RFPs, change orders, budget alignment, and vendor accountability
- Establish and support divisional goals and objectives, measuring progress against established benchmarks
- Implement dashboards, inspection programs, and trend analysis to ensure vendor compliance
- Monitor and report on key KPIs for contractor and employee performance
- Lead, coach, and mentor a team of administrators, program managers, and compliance specialists
- Establish performance expectations, champion continuous improvement, and develop opportunities for professional growth
- Foster a culture of integrity, transparency, and recognition across the compliance team
- Serve as the primary liaison for compliance matters with Airport Services, Procurement, Finance, Operations, and Maintenance
- Collaborate across multiple DEN divisions to align compliance performance with airport-wide strategic objectives
- Represent Airport Services in audits, reviews, and external benchmarking opportunities
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
Loading...
We didn't receive the exact location for this job posting,
please contact the employer.
You may be also interested in: