Manager, Business Diversity Development - Compliance

As infrastructure critical to the region’s growth and prosperity, BNA is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. According to a recent State of Tennessee study, in 2019 alone, BNA generated more than $9.9 billion in total economic impact. BNA supported more than 76,000 jobs in the region and produced more than $443 million in state, local and federal taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com. Follow us on Facebook: @NashvilleInternationalAirport, Twitter: @Fly_Nashville and Instagram: @FlyNashville. Learn more about BNA® Vision, our growth and expansion plan for the airport, at BNAVision.com.

  Hiring Process:

• Apply online
• Interview(s)
• Offer
• Ten (10) year background check, including criminal history check, motor vehicle check, pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test
• Onboarding

 Benefits:  

• Deferred compensation plans
• Educational Assistance
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
• Health Screenings
• Paid Holidays
• Annual/Bereavement/Military Leave

Accepting Applications until filled

Starting Salary Range: $77,193 - $105,024

Job Summary: The Manager, Business Diversity Development (Compliance) is responsible for providing management and oversight of compliance activities for the Nashville International Airport's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE), and Small, Minority and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (SMWBE) program.

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Manages and oversees the day-to-day compliance activities of the Business Diversity Development Department.
• Identifies contracts and procurements to ensure DBE and SMWBE participation levels are achieved.
• Manages outreach efforts related to business development, diversity and inclusion, workforce development and the community.
• Advises DBEs, ACDBEs and SMWBEs and community organizations of procurement opportunities.
• Analyzes contractors’ progress toward participation goals, project management, and identifies improvement opportunities.
• Analyzes documentation to determine eligibility standards.
• Develops DBE and SMWBE training and trains staff, contractors, and others as needed.
• Reconciles compliance data integrity issues to ensure accuracy.
• Works with compliance and monitoring software.
• Develops and/or revises Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the compliance function.
• Trains compliance specialists on compliance job duties and functions.
• Assists Director of BDD with goal and staff development for the compliance specialists.
• Evaluates and scores job performance of compliance specialists.
• Ensures Director of BDD is informed of compliance issues as appropriate.
• Maintains regular and on-time attendance.
• Follows all safety regulations.
• Supports MNAA’s commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE).
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Contract Compliance: Knowledge of contract compliance for DBE program, ACDBE program, SMWBE program, and related federal, state, and local regulations.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Knowledge of diversity and inclusion principles, methods, and practices.
• Microsoft Office: Skill in using Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Computer Use: Skill in using a personal computer, the internet, and other software to perform job-related functions.
• Contractor Management: Skill in monitoring contractor and subcontractor performance to ensure compliance.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Skill in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.
• Communication: Skill in communicating effectively at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
• Researching: Skill in conducting research, including identifying research questions, planning research, gathering data, analyzing data, and interpreting results.
• Supervision of Personnel: Skill in supervising and managing others, including planning work, providing direction, motivating workers, and identifying the best workers for the job.
• Reporting: Skill in preparing and producing timely and accurate oral and written reports.
• Written Comprehension: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression: Ability to use words and sentences in writing so others will understand.
• Ethical Behavior: Consistently displays ethical behavior.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates professional behavior and appearance in all situations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge.

Qualifications: 

Required: 

• Bachelor's degree in administration, finance, management, or related field or eight years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Four to seven years' experience in diversity programs, government regulations, supervisory practices, or related experience. 

Preferred: 

• Seven to ten years relevant work experience.