BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Salary

$2,090.40 - $2,267.20 Biweekly

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

39767

Department

Houston Airport System

Opening Date

10/08/2026

Closing Date

10/19/2026 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from : ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Job Classification: Business Development Coordinator

Division/ Section: HAS/ Compliance / Office of Business Opportunity

Workdays & Hours : MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMSubject to Change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Houston Airport System-Office of Business Opportunity (HAS-OBO) is committed to creating a competitive and diverse business environment across all three airports of the Houston Airport System (IAH, HOU, and EFD) by promoting the growth and success of local small businesses. HAS-OBO focuses on increasing opportunities for Minority, Women, Small, and Persons with Disabilities Business Enterprises (M/W/S/PDBEs), as well as U.S. Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (ACDBEs), collectively referred to as "certified firms," in accordance with 49 CFR Parts 23 and 26. HAS-OBO accomplishes this mission by providing technical assistance, outreach, support, and advocacy to certified firms and by working to ensure that these businesses have meaningful opportunities to participate in and maximize their involvement in Houston Airport System contracting and concession opportunities.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The position is to coordinate and support business development and compliance activities within the Office of Business Opportunity (OBO) for the Houston Airport System. The position assists with monitoring and documenting compliance with applicable City of Houston and HAS contracting requirements, provides information and assistance to contractors and business owners, reviews and maintains business and contract-related records, conducts research and analysis, prepares reports and correspondence, and coordinates with internal departments and external stakeholders to support OBO programs and equitable business opportunities. "Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date."

The Business Development Coordinator duties will include but are not limited to:

• Makes needed information available to the business community, such as sources of supply, government contract and bidding procedures, market data, sales opportunities and management aids.
• Conducts on-site interviews with city contractors, vendors and service suppliers to monitor compliance with contract regulations.
• Monitors compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including the Davis-Bacon Act, /Women/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (W/DBE) requirements.
• Reviews contracts and subcontracts to ensure adherence to labor standards, prevailing wage rates, and economic opportunity provisions.
• Conducts site visits and audits to verify compliance, including certified payroll reviews and checking.
• Vendor outreach and training to communicate compliance requirements and opportunities
• Recommend enforcement actions such as recommending payment withholdings for violations.
• Compiles data and prepares periodic reports as requested.
• Assists in investigations of specific problems in the file and makes recommendations to resolve problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There is only a slight source of discomfort from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with situations where occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or periodic use of a video display terminal are required. Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Liberal Arts or a related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

One year of responsible, professional administrative experience is required. Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge of business development, contract administration, compliance, procurement, or business opportunity programs. Experience working with government agencies, contractors, vendors, consultants, or small and disadvantaged businesses is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word, is highly desirable. Strong analytical, organizational, written and verbal communication, research, and customer service skills are preferred. Experience reviewing documentation, monitoring compliance, maintaining records, preparing reports, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders is highly desirable.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - YES

YES - If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade 18

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 281-233-1842.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 281-233-1842. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying. For further information pertaining to the Houston Airport System, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDWLV_sJFoM.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a Houston Airport System employee?

• Yes
• No

03

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or Beyond

04

How many years of professional administrative experience do you possess?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 to LESS than 3 years
• 3 to LESS than 5 years
• 5 to LESS than 7 years
• 7 or more years
• No experience

05

What was your "degree" concentration?

• Finance
• Marketing
• Accounting
• Liberal Arts
• Business Administration
• Business Development
• Public Administration
• Communication
• Business Law
• Other

06

Work Setting: Please check all of your "verifiable" experience.

• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Finance, accounting, and/or legal experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to analyze complex fact patterns succinctly and in a user-friendly format
• Knowledge of governmental regulations and guidelines relative to Women/Small/Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Persons with Disabilities Business Enterprise programs
• Experience with maintaining a certification database
• Workshop facilitation skills
• I have no related experience

07

Work setting experience; please check your "highest" level of proficiency in the MS Office software.

• BASIC MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Create a new document, enter text, and save it; navigate in a document and perform a search; format cells, rows, and columns; modify a database and insert data from another; application; create title and bullet slides; work with text, drawn objects, and drawing tools.
• INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Create mail merges, sort and filter them; customize toolbars; run and record Macros; filter data and manage a filtered list; create and modify some Macro commands; create, modify, and format charts; create basic Macros to automate forms and data entry; customize the appearance and functionality of reports; use hyperlinks and perform data integration.
• ADVANCE MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Manage Macro commands, create dialogue boxes, and understand the notions of Visual Basic application programming; use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS); work with Pivot Tables; manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption; use Visual Basic to create a public function or event procedures, or add general procedures in a form module; plan and examine an application, develop a distributed application design.
• No experience

08

How many years of experience do you have in managing Women or Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (MWDBE) programs and/or certifications?

• Less than 6 months of experience
• 6 months but less than 2 years
• 2 Years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 6 years
• 6 years of experience
• No experience

09

Please provide a detail description of your experience with governmental regulations and guidelines relative to Women/Small/Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and/or Persons with Disabilities Business Enterprise programs. (See resume is not acceptable, if no experience please insert N/A.)

10

Please describe your experience with analyzing government regulations. (See resume is not acceptable, if no experience please insert N/A).

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/