Airport Technology Manager

Boise City Fire Department; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical coverage

PERSI retirement

Time off & holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Free local bus pass

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

The City of Boise is seeking an Airport Technology Manager to lead technology initiatives in a 24-hour airport environment, balancing technical expertise with people-focused leadership. You will build trusted relationships across Airport Operations, IT, vendors, and stakeholders; guide a cross-disciplinary technology team; and ensure reliable, secure systems that support round-the-clock operations.

The ideal candidate brings IT management experience in aviation tech, a growth mindset, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in IT, CS, business or aviation management or related field.
• 7+ years in IT management with 3+ years in a leadership role or equivalent.
• ITIL familiarity and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a cross-disciplinary airport technology team and budget.
• Oversee the lifecycle of airport technology systems (planning, implementation, replacement).
• Direct daily operations of airport technology services to ensure 24/7 reliability.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and managed services (CUPPS, etc.).
• Coordinate with Airport leadership, City IT and vendors to ensure aligned service delivery.
• Lead TSA cybersecurity, incident response, and business continuity efforts.

Skills

IT leadership

Aviation IT experience

Vendor management

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/aviation management

Tools

CUPPS

Flight information display systems

Physical security systems

Job description

Summary Statement

The City of Boise is seeking an Airport Technology Manager to lead technology initiatives in a dynamic and evolving 24-hour airport environment. This role requires a strong balance of technical expertise and people-focused leadership. The successful candidate will build trusted relationships across Airport Operations, IT, vendors, and other stakeholders; navigate competing priorities; and bring people together to develop collaborative solutions. You will need the technical foundation to understand IT systems and technology while also communicating effectively with non-technical audiences.

This is an opportunity for a leader who is comfortable building, improving, and evolving. The ideal candidate will bring a growth mindset, curiosity, and a willingness to learn the Airport's unique technology environment and business operations. You will help strengthen team culture, improve processes, and shape how technology supports the Airport as the organization continues to grow and change. We are looking for a collaborative technology leader who can build relationships, earn trust, and turn technology into solutions that support the Airport's mission.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Aviation Management or a related field
• 7 or more years of progressive experience in IT management, including three (3) or more years in a leadership role;
• or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid state-issued driver's license.

Applicants Must Be Able To Pass

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check
• Education Verification
• Transportation Security Administration background check (SIDA)
• Criminal Justice Information System background check (CJIS)

Why the City of Boise?

• Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your family
• PERSI retirement plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Disclaimer

This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice will be provided prior to closing. Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.

Essential Functions

Manages the work of professional, technical and/or other staff; determines organizational structure, staffing needs, and work strategies; ensures adequate resources are available for staff to perform work duties; and ensures that assigned operations and activities comply with organization goals and objectives.

Leads and manages a cross-disciplinary airport technology team, including hiring, training, performance management, and staff development; fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Develops and executes the Airport’s technology strategy, aligning initiatives with airport objectives, City IT standards, and emerging aviation industry trends.

Establishes priorities and directs daily operations of airport technology services, ensuring reliable, secure, and high-performing systems that support 24/7 airport operations.

Oversees the full lifecycle of airport technology systems as the designated Application/Technology Owner, including planning, implementation, optimization, and replacement.

Leads and oversees airport technology projects and capital initiatives, ensuring effective scope, schedule, budget, and risk management from planning through delivery.

Manages vendor relationships, contracts, and managed services, including Common Use technologies; ensures accountability and alignment with City procurement and IT governance practices.

Monitors and enforces vendor and system performance metrics (SLAs/KPIs), coordinating issue resolution and ensuring service levels meet operational and customer expectations.

Serves as the primary liaison between Airport leadership, City IT, vendors, and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment, communication, and coordinated service delivery.

Ensures compliance with TSA cybersecurity directives and regulatory requirements, and leads incident response and business continuity efforts, including coordination of internal teams and vendors during technology disruptions.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Airport operations, aviation industry technology trends, and regulatory requirements; IT service management (ITIL framework) and project management methodologies; Common Use Passenger Processing Systems (CUPPS), flight information display systems, physical security systems, and related airport technologies; Vendor contract structures, managed services models, and performance monitoring; and computer usage including related software.

Ability to: Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, from executive leadership to front-line staff; Manage multiple, concurrent priorities in a fast-paced operational environment; Interpret and apply regulatory and compliance requirements to technology operations; Build partnerships that drive innovation and operational efficiency; Stay current with emerging technologies and assess their potential for operational improvement.; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Experience in aviation or transportation technology environments (i.e. physical security systems, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, airport resource management systems, digital signage, public address systems, etc.).

Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Project Management Professional (PMP), Information Security & Risk or related certification.

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

The noise level is occasionally moderate and rarely loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision. Employees will sit. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.