Division Manager - Office
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Management
Business Management, Business Analyst, Business Administration, Corporate Strategy
Overview
Position Overview
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)
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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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:
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.
Minimum RequirementsEducational 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…
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