Vice President of Business and Workforce Engagement

Demonstrated experience in building strong partnerships both internally and externally.

Knowledge of applicable laws, principles and practices including knowledge of state and federal regulations and laws.

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Interested candidates must submit a resume.

Salary Range: $160,000 - $180,000

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The Vice President of Business and Workforce Engagement oversees two programmatic areas that build capacity for future business and workforce pipelines.  This position provides operational and strategic oversight of the Airport’s small business engagement initiatives and workforce engagement programs, serving employees and stakeholders.  The business engagement portfolio includes planning, directing, administrating, and coordinating programs, operations, and management of programs designed to increase the pipeline and success of small businesses for opportunities at the Airport.  Included in this is the Airport’s management of its compliance with USDOT-required regulations for small businesses, which currently include the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Airport Concessions DBE (ACDBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) requirements.  The workforce engagement portfolio includes the executive oversight and strategic direction for department-wide internship and mentorship programs, and employee engagement programs and initiatives.  The Vice President supports the executive team in meeting DOA goals and objectives by recommending and implementing programs that align with the mission and strategy.

Direct programs and initiatives to increase the capacity of small businesses in FAA-regulated areas such as Airport concessions and FAA-funded contracts (primarily capital development projects).

Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure that procurements and opportunities include regulatorily required language and practices related to DBE/ACDBE/SBE requirements.

Serve as the Airport’s liaison to the Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program, the statewide body that certifies DBE/ACDBE firms.

Periodically report directly and independently to the CEO on DBE/ACDBE matters.

Interfaces and coordinates with internal business partners in the development, planning, forecasting, execution and troubleshooting of projects, processes, and initiatives in which SBE compliance are major components.

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