Program Manager - Small Business Development

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Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that thrives on diversity and is anchored in our collective mindsets: collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, thoughtful decision-making, active listening, and always believing the best in people. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

The Small Business Development department is looking for a self-directed individual who brings their unique experience and knowledge to this dynamic team. The Program Manager will leverage their comprehensive competencies to navigating public administration, economic development strategies, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in implementing regulatory programs and a familiarity with construction projects, and instrumental in leading the Authority's initiatives to engage, support, and promote disadvantaged local small businesses. Enjoy the flexibility of a telecommuting schedule (3 days remote and sixteen working hours on-site) fostering a more inclusive business environment at the airport and;

1. Reviews drafts of proposals to ensure compliance with Authority and or federal program requirements; develops components appropriate for small business participation and DBE/ACDBE participation as required; makes final certification application decisions.
2. Manages Authority policies and procedures to achieve objectives and goals for small business participation in procurement, contracting, and concession activities; analyzes certification applications for DBE and ACDBE Programs in accordance with established federal criteria and requirements, as well as Local Business Certifications.
3. Monitors contractor compliance of Authority contract provisions and requirements; manages consultant agreements in support of outreach efforts; develops and provides training and orientation on small business program requirements to Authority management and staff.
4. Track federal funded projects, to ensure commitments and DBE attainments for the annual FAA DBE report; perform Commercial Useful Function (CUF)and monitor change orders.

Competencies

1.       Relationship Management: Builds and maintains relations with stakeholders, identifies and relates information, ideas and problems, champion’s initiatives and ideas based on collaborative solutions.

2.       Communication: To proficiently and tactfully exchange and interpret information verbally and in writing, facilitate, persuade and complete presentations.

3.       Judgement & Decision Making: Ability to use appropriate judgement and confidentiality in selecting procedures, conducting transactions with other departments, vendors and the public and solving non-routine problems based on experience-based knowledge.

4.       Critical Thinking: Critically reviews and translates business requirements, data and information to specify solutions or alternative practice in support of business objectives and strategies. 

5.       Problem-Solving/Agility: Use of effective judgement and self-direction to analyzes situation, factors and collaboratively generate solution, readily adapts behavior or new work methods, evolving and unexpected situations.

Requirements

Required Education, Training and Experience**:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major in business or public adminis­tration or a closely related field;
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in planning, designing and implementing business and/or community outreach programs;
• Equivalent combination of training and experience. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in business administration, public administration, real estate, finance, architecture, construction management, or a closely related field;
• National Highway Institute DBE/ACDBE Certification Presentation

Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements

• A valid California Class “C” driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Authority's Vehicle Insurance Policy.

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