About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver, DEN means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join DEN’s diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 37,000 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 $67,161- $108,113. 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 Saturday 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 and Schedule  

• This on-site position is based out of Denver International Airport. 
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm MST.
• The City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and/or in the field at least three days a week and telecommute remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days.
• Schedules are subject to change.

Who We are & What You’ll Do

About DEN

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 $36.4 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 40,000 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 diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do. 

The essential mission of the Concession Division at DEN is to grow airport revenues through the timely and efficient implementation and management of diverse projects concession contracts, while simultaneously enhancing the customer experience at the Airport.  The Contract Administrator will play a key role in this mission by interacting with managers of restaurants, retail shops, services and advertising contracts to ensure business operations are in line with Airport standards and goals.  The Contract Administrator will routinely provide marketing and operation support to business owners at DEN and will work with other department teams at DEN to ensure commercial operations needs are met.  The Contract Administrator is responsible for understanding and communicating key financial trends and indicators.  Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, retail marketing, and client relations skills are critical to this position.

This position is responsible for performing various  assessments of concessionaires (retail, service and restaurant).  Primary duties for this role will include concession contract negotiations, financial analysis, technical skills, knowledge of sureties, bonds, insurance and ad-hoc operational inspections (pricing, merchandising, hours of operation and safety) to ensure code compliance, and other assessments  to ensure compliance with contract provisions. The ideal candidate will have a history of sound business judgment, relationship building, critical thinking and negotiation skills.

Additionally, as a Contract Administrator, you can expect to: