Business Development Manager (Austin Small and Minority Business Resources)

City of Austin•Austin, TX

29d•$80,490 - $102,200•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will manage the daily administration of the ASMBR Certification Division and associated certification programs to include the City of Austin's local certifications and Federal certifications. The Certification Manager will manage programs/projects/activities of the division/section, prepare and monitor division/section budget, set division policy and ensure division is aligned with department goals, perform economic forecasting and evaluation of division/section related programs, prepare financial summaries/reports for management review, develop/establish goals and priorities for departmental programs, provide review of and/or prepare technical reports, conduct needs assessment studies, ensure compliance with federal, state, and city codes, ordinances and regulations, and evaluate program operations for effectiveness and efficiency to include workforce utilization. This role is responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Requirements

Knowledge and skills in implementing the MBE/WBE Procurement Program.
Knowledge of MBE/WBE certification program.
Knowledge of MBE/WBE Compliance program.
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedures.
Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and methods.
Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
Knowledge of community resources available and how to use them effectively.
Knowledge of municipal government operations and applicable regulations.
Knowledge of contract writing, negotiating techniques, contract law, bid evaluation and cost/price/value analysis.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Ability to establish and maintaining good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
Ability to negotiate, making independent judgments.
Ability to resolve contractual or purchasing issues.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public dealings.
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job plus (6) six years of related experience, of which two (2) years were in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
A Master’s Degree may substitute for required experience up to two (2) years.
Experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing complex programs or projects involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and measurable outcomes.
Experience building and maintaining collaborative partnerships with community organizations, governmental agencies, and diverse stakeholder groups.
Experience facilitating meetings, public engagement, and presentations for diverse audiences.
Experience analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to inform policy and program development.
Experience with mediations, conflict resolution and problem solving.

Responsibilities

Directs the programs/projects/activities of the division/section.
Prepares and monitors division/section budget.
Sets division policy and ensures division is aligned with department goals.
Performs economic forecasting and evaluation of division/section related programs.
Prepares financial summaries/reports for management review.
Develops/establishes goals and priorities for departmental programs.
Provides review of and/or prepares technical reports.
Conducts needs assessment studies.
Evaluates program operations for effectiveness and efficiency to include workforce utilization.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and city codes, ordinances and regulations.
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.