Supervisory Financial Management Specialist (Division Deputy Director)
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DIVISION MANAGER - OFFICE OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
City of Houston
Houston Airport System
Location
Houston, Texas, 77002
Salary
$3,377 - $4,637.98
per week
Type
Full Time
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January 23, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This role involves leading a team to support small and diverse businesses in getting opportunities at Houston's airports, ensuring contractors follow rules on hiring and wages, and coordinating between city and airport offices.
A good fit would be someone with strong leadership skills, experience in compliance and procurement, and a passion for promoting minority and women-owned businesses.
The job requires building relationships with vendors and stakeholders to meet federal and local regulations.
Key Requirements
- Supervise and mentor staff in the Office of Business Opportunity to achieve departmental goals
- Act as primary liaison between City of Houston OBO and Houston Airport System OBO for alignment and communication
- Establish and enforce MWSDBE and ACDBE contract goals in compliance with COH OBO processes and federal regulations (CFR 49 Parts 23 and 26)
- Develop DOT FAA-compliant DBE and ACDBE triennial goals for approval
- Monitor contractor compliance with prevailing wages, Play or Pay Program, and certified business utilization on contracts
- Manage procurement negotiations, draft/review contracts and agreements, and oversee HAS OBO budget
- Obtain required security badge access, including Customs Border Patrol, within 6 months of hire
Full Job Description
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED Division/Section: COMPLIANCE DIVISION / OFFICE OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Workdays & Hours*: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM occasional weekends and holidays (*Subject to change)
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Houston Airport System – Office of Business Opportunity (HAS-OBO) is dedicated to fostering a competitive and inclusive business environment across all three airports of the Houston Airport System (IAH, HOU, and EFD). Our mission is to promote the growth and success of local small businesses, with a focus on Minority, Women, Small, and Persons with Disabilities Business Enterprises (M/W/S/PDBE) as well as U.S. Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (ACDBE), as mandated by CFR 49 Parts 23 and 26. HAS-OBO fulfills this mission by advocating for certified firms, ensuring they maximize their participation on airport contracts, and providing the tools, resources, and guidance necessary for long-term business success.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The OBO Division Manager is responsible for supervising and mentoring HAS OBO staff to ensure departmental goals and performance standards are met. This position serves as the primary liaison between the City’s Office of Business Opportunity (COH OBO) and the Houston Airport System Office of Business Opportunity (HAS OBO), fostering alignment and effective communication between both entities. The Division Manager establishes Minority, Women, Small, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (MWSDBE) and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) contract goals in compliance with processes established by COH OBO and enforces the utilization of certified firms on awarded contracts to meet those goals. The role also develops U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)–compliant DBE and ACDBE triennial goals for approval by the City’s DBE/ACDBE Liaison. In addition, the Division Manager monitors contractor compliance with the City’s Prevailing Wages and Play or Pay Program requirements and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure full regulatory and contractual compliance. “Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date."
Duties and responsibilities for the Division Manager includes but is not limited to: - Monitor the utilization of certified businesses on contracts with established participation goals.
- Ensure prevailing wages are paid on applicable contracts.
- Manages and negotiates procurement terms and conditions with potential vendors.
- Verify contractor compliance with the Play or Pay Program.
- Serve as the liaison between OBO and Concessions, engaging with prime contractors and sub-tenants on a monthly and quarterly basis to maintain regulatory and contractual compliance.
- Supervise and mentor HAS OBO staff to ensure departmental objectives are met.
- Act as the primary liaison between COH OBO and HAS OBO, fostering clear communication and alignment of goals.
- Drafts and reviews proposed contracts, correspondence, letters of agreements and amendments.
- Develop, manage, and monitor the HAS OBO budget to support operational and compliance initiatives.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable, the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances.
The position is physically comfortable, the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances.
Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or a field closely related to activities of the division.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Seven years of progressive professional experience closely related to the activities of the division are required, with at least three of the years in a supervisory capacity. A Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field closely related to the activities of the division may be substituted for two years of experience.
Seven years of progressive professional experience closely related to the activities of the division are required, with at least three of the years in a supervisory capacity. A Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field closely related to the activities of the division may be substituted for two years of experience.
Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
Qualifications
- Experience in government contracting or public sector compliance programs.
- Budget development and management expertise.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of prevailing wage laws, participation goals, and compliance programs.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
***Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.***
Additional Information
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
PAY GRADE - 29
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 281-233-1842.
If you need special services or accommodations, call 281-233-1842. (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
If you need special services or accommodations, call 281-233-1842. (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying. For further information pertaining to the Houston Airport System, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDWLV_sJFoM.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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