With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for Denver International Airport 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.
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The starting target salary range for this position is $67,161 to $88,000. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
Accrue 140 hours of PTO within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
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
In this role, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of Technical Operations at one of the busiest hubs in the world. Technical Operations oversees DEN’s critical electromechanical and technology systems that keep passengers and bags moving efficiently. The division includes three key units: Baggage Handling Services, which manages the conveyor-based baggage system, individual carrier system (ICS), and 88 self-service bag drops; Passenger Conveyances, responsible for more than 360 elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and the Automated Guideway Transit System (AGTS); and Project Management, which will lead the AGTS Revitalization Program over the next decade. Supported by professional service contractors, Technical Operations will manage an estimated $74 million operations and maintenance budget in 2026.
This role will perform a variety of administrative activities and projects within the Technical Operations division at DEN. It requires a solid foundation and knowledge of administrative solutions, including Microsoft O365 software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Adobe platforms (Acrobat, Sign). Previous experience in contract administration/management, purchasing, and/or working with electrical, mechanical, and/or technology systems is a plus. The position reports to the Senior Vice President of Technical Operations, and will provide supportive, interpretive, and advisory information to divisional administrators, managers, and other stakeholders.
Key responsibilities will include:
Determine and follow he course of action related to procurement requests
Process budget, contract, and procurement transactions including invoice processing
Support teams contracting needs by being able to assist as needed with contract procurement inception through contract administration close-out
Assist with the annual budgeting process, including analysis of historical spend, justifications, capital equipment requests, and forecasting expenditures
Contribute to the monthly reporting and analysis of programs and projects, including data compilation and analysis related to budgets, expenditures, and performance metrics
Communicate and collaborate frequently with leadership team to coordinate budget with operational activities and create spend plans
Identify process improvement opportunities and lead the efforts for improvement
Participates in the development of short-term and long-range planning initiatives and programs and serves as a liaison with other stakeholders’ groups
Manage and coordinate employee recruitment and new team member on-boarding.
Organize, manage, and book departmental travel. Provide internal and external event planning and support. Create, edit, and coordinate public presentations.
Maintains organization of divisional documents and records in a logical fashion to ensure quick and easy access and compliance with applicable record retention requirements.
Conducts studies and/or research projects within the scope of the functional area, prepares comprehensive reports that reflect findings and conclusions, recommends feasible solutions in areas that require attention or change, and implements approved recommendations.
Implements procedures for evaluating effectiveness of the functional area, ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, and assists in establishing processes and controls to ensure compliance.
Performs other duties as assigned
In this role, you will work on-site at Denver International Airport. The workspace is located on Level 8 of the Airport Office Building. Employee parking will be provided.
You can expect to follow a schedule of five working days with 8-hour shifts, spending at least four days per week in the office. You’ll have the flexibility of one remote work day each week.
Schedules are subject to change based on operational need.
We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.
Our ideal candidate will also have the following skills and experience:
Two or more years administratively supporting a manager or director and/or working in budget, expenditure, procurement and contracting
Experience utilizing financial and contract management systems, data analysis and reporting tools; Experience with vendor/contract management
Experience with budget development and management, as well as financial analysis
Aptitude for understanding and communicating business processes
Excellent and versatile communication, both written and verbal, and strong interpersonal skills
Naturally curious and able to identify risks and opportunities for innovation and process improvement
Motivated self-starter who can carry out assignments with substantial independence and able to complete multiple tasks with varying deadlines while remaining organized
Strategic thinking, problem solving and collaborative leadership skills
Ability to be flexible and adaptable in fast paced, changing environment
Government experience is a plus
We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in a related field based on a specific position(s).
Experience Requirement: Three (3) years’ experience performing full performance professional level duties within a specialized, functional area. (This does not include clerical experience.)
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. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
License/Certifications: None
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.
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).
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 37,000 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.
To ensure your application receives full consideration, please submit a resume. A cover letter is optional.
This position is expected to stay open until 1/5. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 11:59pm on 1/4 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.
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