The Deputy Director - Airport Finance, People and Culture (also known as Chief Administrative Officer) oversees the Dallas Airport System (Dallas Love Field, Dallas Executive Airport, and Vertiport’s) and is responsible for the development of Dallas Airport System’s financial management strategy and strategic goals for people and culture. In addition to the strategic components, the Deputy Director will be charged with developing and implementing sophisticated policies and procedures both in the finance and the administrative realms. Assigns and reviews performance of subordinate assistant directors and senior level managers, oversees financial and budgetary management, performs extensive operational reviews, delivers administrative direction, and ensures quality control of all operations, programs, and service delivery activities to ensure local, state and federal regulatory compliance. Serves as an advisor to the CEO/Airport Director / City Council / City Management on all financial, administrative and people strategies for the Airport System. This position reports directly to the CEO/Airport Director.
Essential Functions
1 Oversees two or more Assistant Directors in administrative, revenue-driven and people focused divisions to coordinate systems that fit into the overall Airport System goals to enhance operational efficiency.
2 Establishes divisional goals, programs, plans, priorities, policies, procedures, and budget requirements.
3 Oversees and approves comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies for congruence with overall system plans.
4 Advise the director and other key members of senior management on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, and policy matters.
5 Oversees project expenditures and financial performance, providing regular reports and updates to the C-Suite team.
6 Acts as the executive liaison between the airport and various stakeholders, including government agencies, airlines, contractors, and community organizations.
7 Collaborates with key airport, airline and city leadership along with divisional staff to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in overall airport’s goals.
8 Ensure all projects comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental and safety standards.
9 Facilitate and influence industry trends and regulatory changes that may impact airport finance and people-oriented systems (customer engagement, Hiring, community, etc.).
10 Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement in financial management and customer, community and employee engagement.
11 Implement best practices and new technologies to enhance project efficiency, digital transformation and business continuity.
12 Develop and implement plans for staffing, financial management, procurement, community outreach and other unforeseen challenges.
13 Contributes to the development of Dallas Airport System strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization.
Knowledge and Skills
1 Knowledge of City of Dallas (or another municipality) personnel principles
2 Knowledge of City of Dallas (or another municipality) budget, finance, and accounting practices for succinct airport financial management.
3 Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations governing airport operations, air transportation, airport security and safety, air carrier operations, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
4 Knowledge of principles and practices of managing municipal administration.
5 Knowledge and experience with organizational development and succession planning.
6 Knowledge of aviation principles for cost of service, cost allocation, and rate design.
7 Ability to develop and administer complex and large budgets.
8 Ability to develop leadership and build teams that support goals of the airport.
9 Ability to promote and effectively perform various public relations activities.
10 Ability to oversee City management providing direction, fostering partnerships, and facilitating success of City initiatives and planning.
11 Ability to interpret and analyze complex financial and technical data and information for sound decision-making and reporting purposes.
12 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, tenants, department directors, regulatory agencies, employees, and the public.
13 Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
Education
Bachelor''''s Degree or higher in Business or Public Administration, Aviation Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Preferred: Master of Business Administration or Public Administration
Experience
Ten (10) years or more of experience in city government, aviation administration or
municipal contract and financial management, including three years in a management role.
- Five (5) years of progressive management experience of three or more teams
- Knowledge of human resources, procurement, budgeting, organizational and leadership development in a municipal environment.
Certifications and Licenses
1 Valid Texas Class C Driver''''s License
2 Preferred: any AAAE, IATA or ACI airport certification.
Other Requirements:
Must pass Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check.
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