Airline Affairs Airport Commercial Administrator - Denver International Airport

Denver International Airport (DEN) is hiring an Airport Commercial Administrator to join our Airline Affairs team! 

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 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 target starting salary for this position is $86,634 to $115,000. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:  

• Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance – eligible within 1 month of your start date   

• Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%) and 457 (b) Retirement Plan  

• PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 12 paid holidays  

• STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance  

• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits  

• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program  

• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)  

• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources  

• And so much more!!!  

Location and Schedule    

• The City and County of Denver support a hybrid workplace model. Employees work on-site at Denver International Airport 3 days a week and off-site as needed. Employee parking will be provided at DEN.  

• Standard Monday through Friday business hours to make a 40 hour work week.  

• All scheduling is subject to adjustment and is based on operational needs.  

What You'll Do  

 In this role, your responsibilities will include:  

•  Administers assigned airport revenue programs which need subject matter expertise. 

• Ensure programs operate in compliance with airport objectives, relevant laws, rules, and regulations. 

• Schedules, facilitates and completes physical annual inspections of assigned leased space which includes follow up and ensures billing is accurate.  

• Establishes and implements program objectives; develops and modifies work plans; implements standards; sets priorities; and ensures programs operate in conformance with established standards and requirements, conduct needs assessment and program evaluation.  

• Continuously looks for ways to create and enhance revenue sources.  

• Identifies new revenue opportunities and cost reduction opportunities for existing programs.  

• Develops input for policies and identifies stakeholders necessary for program changes, including internal and external groups.  

• Creates and oversees committees to explore these opportunities and identifies group goals and deliverables.  

• Creates requests for proposals, negotiates and manages contracts ensures satisfactory contractor performance, critically reviews, and corrects work product of vendors and assigned staff. Administers financial operations within budget limits. 

• Manage, negotiate, and start billing for tenants.  

• Modifies and develops innovative programs as needed; resolves complex problems that cross-functional and administrative boundaries; acts as program spokesperson, building and supporting relationships with agencies and the community to improve program decisions in controversial areas.  

• Recommends the airport’s position on pertinent business issues.  

• Utilizes advanced skills to evaluate program areas; conducts program research and related work where technical expertise is necessary. 

•  Aids in the development and implementation of best management practices and shows the market share of the program for the airport industry and strategically evaluates options for the best outcome.  

• Tracks program performance metrics and creates models and reports tracking trends and patterns.  

• Designs and implements quality management standards for programs, determining the technical significance of collected data and needed corrective action, and recommends remedial action.  

• Identifies operational inefficiencies and opportunities to improve service delivery to the traveling public and other customers. 

• Coordinates with contractors, airlines, and other internal and external stakeholders on airport projects affecting operations. 

•  Identifies alternatives to ensure continuity of business during interruptions of services.  

• Provides input for changes to airport policies and procedures for revenue program areas. Responsible for establishing and following standard operating procedures for program areas. 

• Performs other related duties as assigned.  

• Employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other City agencies to support core functions of the City during a City-wide emergency declared by the Mayor. No one position may not include all of the duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent in performing the essential duties listed above. 

What You'll Offer  

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:   

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, build professional working relationships, and collaborate productively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. 

• Proven capability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and oversee a diverse portfolio.  

• Experience or transferable skills related to property or lease management, including space inspections, monitoring lease compliance, coordinating billing activities, and administering contracts without direct supervisory responsibilities. 

• Ability to manage lease agreements throughout their lifecycle, including initiation, coordination of approvals, execution, enforcement of terms, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. 

• Proficiency with standard business tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Sute, Excel, and PropWorks or the ability to learn these systems. 

Required Minimum Qualifications  

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.  

• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of professional experience conducting moderately complex analysis on a variety of issues as needed in retail, food and beverage, commercial property, car rental, parking and ground transportation businesses, airline affairs, or a related industry.  

• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements.  

• License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment. 

FBI Background Check  

FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.   

Shift Work, Snow Duties, and Emergency Incidents  

Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If staffing challenges arise, weather conditions warrant, or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees will be required to work extended hours and/or alternative shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays).     

About DEN   

Since opening on Feb. 28, 1995, Denver International Airport (DEN) has become one of the world’s busiest airports. In 2025, 82,427,962 passengers passed through DEN, making DEN 4th busiest airport in the U.S. and the world’s 10th busiest airport. DEN is Colorado’s primary economic engine, generating $47.2 billion in annual economic impact for the state. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.   

Application Deadline and Requierments

To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):  

• Resume  

• Cover Letter preferred, not required  

This position is expected to stay open until 5/6. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 11:59pm on 5/5 to ensure consideration.  

Internal Candidates Only: Please note that probationary employees are not eligible to apply to open positions until they’ve successfully passed probation. Please only apply if you have already passed probation.