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Description

About Our Job

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 our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $185,000 – $228,000/year. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 wellness day, and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.   

In this position you can expect to work on site at least 3 days per week at – or an office near – Denver International Airport.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

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 $47.2 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 40,000 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.

The Senior Vice President for Financial Planning will report to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer. Specifically, as the SVP, you will:

• Direct and manage the Airport's Financial Strategy and Plan with associated financial portfolio of airport bonds and represent the organization's positions, initiatives and interests in multiple areas.

• Provide expert advice on financial matters to internal and external stakeholders including Mayor, City Council, Investors and Airlines.

• Make short and long-term precedent-setting decisions impacting multiple functional and operational areas.

• Work with the Deputy CFO and the CFO to define the strategic initiatives and goals within the division.

• Lead the performance of the division as related to the airport's Strategic Plan, and the associated airport and division level key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Develop and implement strategies for optimizing performance with the goal of meeting or exceeding the established KPI performance benchmarks.

• Develop and implement policies, programs, operating procedures and practices for the financial planning, reporting, capital planning and budgeting as well as O&M budgeting and reporting.

• Manage the Airline Rates & Charges.

• Implement and manage financial analysis and reporting.

• Manage the capital planning and funding process, including grants.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

We are seeking a highly experienced leader with exceptional business and political acumen, a strong understanding of strategic business practices, and a proven ability to deliver outcomes in a complex enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will be an effective team player who excels at leading staff at all levels and consistently demonstrates outstanding performance. We are also looking for an innovative thinker with the drive and creativity to help advance DEN’s Strategic Plan objectives.

In addition, our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Experience in airport finance

• Experience managing airline rates and charges

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to the specific functional or operational area.

• Experience Requirement: Five (5) years of leadership experience, which must have included director-level management responsibilities. One (1) year of management experience must include budget and fiscal oversight responsibility, evaluation of business processes, and policy and decision making experience with planning and organizing multiple programs, projects, operations or functions.

• Education/Experience Equivalency: Two (2) years 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: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver’s License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Additional Information

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.

Snow/Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, February 22, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 2/22/26 at 11:59 p.m. to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CX2775 Deputy Manager Aviation

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$157,385.00 – $267,554.00

Target Pay

$185,000 – $228,000/year

Agency

Denver International Airport

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver 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 citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.