Manager III

Contracts Operations Manager (0931) - SFO - (162861)

Department: San Francisco International Airport
Job class:0931-Manager III
Starting salary range: $ - $ (Range

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Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time
Exam type:Position Based Test
Rule:Rule of the List
List type:Combined Promotive and Entrance

Application Opening: Thursday, August 20, 2026

Final date to receive applications:Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement may close at any time after 5:00 p.m. PDT on Thursday, August 27, 2026.

Compensation:$161,382 - $205,972 annually

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is one of the most dynamic and consequential airports in the world, serving as the primary international gateway to Northern California and Silicon Valley. As an enterprise department of the City and County of San Francisco, SFO welcomes over 54 million guests annually and offers nonstop service to more than 140 destinations worldwide on 50+ airlines.

SFO is far more than a transportation hub. It is a recognized leader in environmental sustainability, equity, arts and culture, and forward‑thinking infrastructure. With approximately 1,900 City employees and a broader community of more than 25,000 workers across airlines, concessionaires, and partners, SFO generates significant economic vitality across the Bay Area region.

Our mission is to deliver an airport experience where people and our planet come first. Our core values of Safety and Security, Teamwork, Excellence, Care, and Equity guide everything we do as we build a supportive, purpose‑driven workplace where all employees can thrive.

SFO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. Applicants are considered regardless of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under applicable law.

Under general administrative direction from the Director of Procurement Services, the Contracts Operations Manager will provide the Contracts Operations Team within a policy and governance framework, overseeing end-to‑end contract operations with a focus on supporting the various divisions requiring contract services throughout SFO. This includes translating program objectives into actionable operational plans, designing and maintaining an effective team structure, and defining clear roles and responsibilities across contract lifecycle activities.

The role is responsible for workforce planning—identifying current and future staffing needs, managing recruitment and capability development, and ensuring the team has the skills and capacity to meet demand.

The Contracts Operations Manager will allocate and monitor operational resources to support internal SFO staff across all phase of the contracting lifecycle, including assisting with the development of scopes of work, performance standards, scoring criteria for competitive solicitations; and providing assistance on the payment review process to ensure that contractual requirements are met. The Contracts Operations Manager will also support timely and compliant contract execution, while continuously assessing workload trends, risks, and service delivery requirements to forecast future resource needs.

You are excited about this position because you will:

• Oversee day‑to‑day Contract Operations to ensure effective delivery of contract lifecycle activities in accordance with organizational policies and objectives.
• Act as a subject matter advisor to section managers on…