About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills, and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $128,556.00 - $218,545.00/year. Our starting hiring range is $150,000.00 - $185,000.00/year, based on experience and education.

We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.

In this position you can expect to work on site at least three days a week at the Wellington E. Webb Building- 201 W. Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202.

What You’ll Do

Denver Economic Development and Opportunity (DEDO) is creating an economy that works for everyone. We work to ensure the success of Denver’s economy is shared by our residents, businesses, and neighborhoods – because everyone deserves the opportunity to build a future. We do this through multiple divisions: Denver Workforce Development, Neighborhood Equity & Stabilization (NEST), Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO), and Business Development, Innovation & Global (BIG). 

We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as Chief Business Development Officer. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief Business Development Officer will represent the City and County of Denver and deliver on the vision of ensuring Denver is one of the best cities business and careers.

The Chief Business Development Officer manages multiple teams and works across city agencies to lead business development, recruitment, and retention efforts on behalf of the City and County of Denver.

As Chief Business Development Officer you will be responsible for multiple strategies and programs designed to enhance business growth and retention across the City and County of Denver. The role will also lead new strategic planning efforts for business development which may result in the development of new programs and priorities.

Specifically, as Chief Business Development Officer, duties include:

Business Recruitment and Attraction:

• Lead the business development team to identify and pursue opportunities to bring new businesses, industries, and investments to Denver.
• Promote Denver and its unique assets, including our skilled workforce, business-friendly policies, and quality of life.
• Support strategies related to the economic revitalization of Downtown Denver and the Downtown Denver Development Authority.
• Oversee multiple programs and facilitate access to resources such as grants, incentives, and networking opportunities to enhance competitiveness.
• Develop solutions for the City and County of Denver as it pertains to delivering efficient services and customer service to the b