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Procurement & Compliance Services Deputy Aviation Director
CITY OF PHOENIX - AVIATION DEPARTMENT
Phoenix, AZ, USA (On-site)
$136,489.60 - $192,234.00 Annually (Hiring Range: $136,489.60 - $167,065.60)
ABOUT THE ROLE
The City of Phoenix Aviation Department manages and operates the Phoenix Airport System - Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Deer Valley Airport, and Goodyear Airport. Phoenix Sky Harbor serves more than 142,000 daily passengers with over 1,300 flights per day to more than 140 destinations, including 25 international markets, with an annual economic impact to the state of Arizona exceeding $44.3 billion.
The Aviation Procurement and Compliance Services (P&CS) Division delivers efficient, transparent procurement, contracting, business outreach, risk management, accessibility, and civil rights compliance services to support the Phoenix Airport System. The division manages on average 120-130 procurements from the Master Procurement Plan with expenditure and revenue valued between $250M and $750M.
The Aviation Department seeks a dynamic leader with demonstrated experience in managing complex procurements, contracts, small business engagement and outreach, and ADA and Title VI federal compliance programs. The Deputy Aviation Director of Procurement and Compliance Services provides managerial leadership and direction to 25 professional staff in the day-to-day business operations of two procurement teams, a small business engagement and outreach program, an ADA/Title VI program, risk management, and division administrative support.
JOB ID: 61510 | Full-Time, Regular
DEPARTMENT: Aviation
LOCATION: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport area, Phoenix, AZ
REPORTS TO: Assistant Aviation Director/Chief Revenue Officer
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the department's procurement officer and oversee purchasing functions and public solicitation processes.
- Oversight of division staff across two core procurement teams, the Small Business Engagement and Outreach program, ADA/Title VI program areas, the Risk Management functions, and the Administrative Support unit, including staff development, performance management, workload distribution, and accountability.
- Provide procurement oversight, guidance, and customer service to Aviation divisions, including technical assistance with scopes of work, specifications, and solicitation development.
- Oversee contract planning, negotiation, award, administration, renewal, and termination.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, FAA, ADA, and Title VI rules and regulations.
- Manage workflows and calendars for solicitations, extensions, and documentation.
- Review and approve sole source and complex procurement requests.
- Develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and templates.
- Coordinate planning with stakeholders; track and report KPIs and trends.
- Ensure competitive practices, cost-effectiveness, and supplier performance.
- Monitor industry trends; maintain vendor and cooperative purchasing relationships.
- Manage the Master Procurement Plan (MPP) in Open Gov ERP.
- Inform executive leadership of risks and issues.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 years of experience in airport management/planning/development or public accounting, including at least 3 years supervising professional staff.
- Bachelor's degree in airport management, business administration, civil engineering, accounting, or a related field.
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
- Valid driver's license required; background check required; TSA disqualifiers apply.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 years of public sector procurement and/or contract administration experience.
- Knowledge of government procurement regulations; ACDBE/small business/outreach programs.
- Open Gov/ERP experience; budgets, KPIs, and negotiation skills.
- Familiarity with FAA, state, and local laws; Title VI/ADA; risk management/certificate of insurance.
- Strong presentation skills; Master's degree in a related field.
- Professional certifications: CPPO, CPPB, CPM, ACE, CM, AAE, or USAP.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Pay Range: $136,489.60 - $192,234.00 annually
Hiring Range: $136,489.60 - $167,065.60 annually
Additional Benefits:
- City contribution of 9% to 457/401(a) retirement plans
- $4,200/year car allowance
- $1,440/year cell phone allowance
Posted: 04/24/2026 | Closing Date: 05/07/2026
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please visit the City of Phoenix HCM Career Portal and submit your application online:
https://hcmprod.phoenix.gov/psc/hcmprodtam/EMPLOYEE/COP_TAM/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U
Job ID: 61510
Department: City of Phoenix - Aviation Department
Closing Date: 05/07/2026
Search for "Procurement & Compliance Services Deputy Aviation Director" (Job ID 61510) on the City of Phoenix careers portal to apply.
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