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 competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.  New hires are typically brought into the organization between $98,000.00-$125,000.00.  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 + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

The City and County of Denver has announced furlough days, or unpaid days off, for most employees to meet a budget shortfall in 2025. There are two fixed furlough days for all limited (temporary positions with an end date) and unlimited (permanent) employees on August 29th, the Friday before Labor Day, and November 28th, the day after Thanksgiving. If you receive an offer for this position, your annual pay will determine whether you are required to take additional furlough days. Details will be discussed during the offer process for selected candidate(s). 

Location & Schedule

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. In this position you can expect to work on site on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Your office will be located at Denver International Airport; however, there are days where you all be on site at different locations within the Denver metropolitan area. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $33 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 30,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility at the center of all that we do.

The Culture & Strategy Division, part of DEN’s Chief of Staff portfolio, leads efforts in three key areas that impact the entire organization and its stakeholders: (1) Strategy & Innovation, (2) Airport Access & Business Opportunity, and (3) Strategic Outreach & Engagement.

We are seeking an experienced and innovative program leader to join the Airport Access & Business Opportunity team as a Business Learning & Development (BLD) Administrator II. This role reports to the Business Learning & Development Manager.

The BLD team delivers educational programs and support services for small businesses, while providing exceptional customer service. Key programs include:

• Business Development Training Academy (BDTA): A leading program that equips small businesses to pursue and succeed in contracting opportunities at DEN.

• BDTA Alumni Association: A community of practice offering ongoing support and resources to BDTA graduates.

• Mentor-Protégé Program: A City and County of Denver initiative fostering small business development through mentorship.

In this role, you will contribute to DEN’s success through the following job responsibilities:

• Build strong trustworthy working relationships with partners across the DEN team and with stakeholders in the small business community.

• Connect with local and regional small businesses, industry groups, and prime contractors to receive feedback to continually innovate and improve BLD programs.

• Champion bold and innovative ideas to develop and continuously improve BDTA programming, including building out additional course offerings.

• Orchestrate the programs and development of various DEN training programs that focus on enhancing small business equity, sustainability, and growth (Mentor Protégé, Business Development Training Academ