•Prepares overall tri-annual DBE and ACDBE (Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) DBE participation levels as required by federal regulation, as well as contract-specific goals for procurement of goods and services. •Pre-identifies contract and other procurement opportunities, in coordination with other JMAA staff members, to establish DBE participation levels for inclusion in solicitations and monitor results of solicitations, procurement expenditures, and contract awards. •Monitors program participants/recipients to ensure quality service is rendered and assesses additional needs. •Performs site visits at the applicant's place of business and/or worksite to assess the firm's operations, owner's expertise, and operational and managerial control. •Advises the DBE Director about activities, problems, potential solutions, and training needs. •Assists the DBE Programs Manager with retaining and managing all associated documents using specialized software and preparing reports and data analysis to determine DBE Goals for JMAA projects and procurement.
• Shine at communicating effectively, building relationships, and resolving conflicts while demonstrating high ethical standards • Display strong initiative while being attentive to details and compliance-focused • Provides high-level professional work to JMAA and its stakeholders in the public and private sectors by maximizing DBE development and community relations opportunities in projects and other initiatives involving JMAA. • Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, management, finance, or accounting is required. • Five years of experience evaluating and implementing disadvantaged, minority, and woman-owned economic development programs or relevant experience is required. Experience in DBE programs, certification, and/or contract compliance at a publicly operated airport is preferred. • Have a valid Mississippi driver’s license and the ability to receive authorization to drive in secured areas. • May be required to work overtime and weekends. • Must travel to various events and meetings throughout the state
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority’s mission is to connect Jackson to the world, and the world to Jackson. If you’d like to see your career take flight and help us deliver on this mission, apply with us today! If you land a position with JMAA, there are abundant benefits you may be eligible for including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, generous time off benefits, a rich retirement program and more! JMAA encourages the development of its team members and has an education reimbursement program too. If you have the skills to successfully fill one of our open positions, we would love to speak with you!
