CEO, Economic Development & Border Growth

Altiva Management Group; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mission Economic Development Corporation seeks a Chief Executive Officer to lead the city’s economic development strategy, workforce development, and business attraction. The CEO reports to the Board, guides staff and consultants, and drives cross-border initiatives with Mexico while managing budgets, incentives, and performance metrics.

Altiva Management Group conducts the executive search for Mission EDC and will coordinate a competitive, transparent process toward selection and onboarding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economic development, economics, business administration, finance, public administration, political science, urban planning, real estate, or a related field.
• Five years of senior leadership in economic development or related fields, with responsibility for staff, budgets, major projects, negotiations, and board relations.
• Valid Texas Class C driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization by directing Mission EDC staff and consultants and developing each employee’s career.
• Recruitment and expansion: generate and close projects through lead development, prospect management, incentive negotiation, and site assistance.
• Retention and expansion: visit existing employers, document concerns, track follow-up and report quarterly.
• Budget and finance: manage revenues, expenses, grants, contracts, and incentive agreements in full compliance.
• Work with the Board: deliver monthly board packets and CEO dashboards; provide updates and notice material issues.
• Cross-border business: travel to Mexico and build relationships to advance the bridge, logistics, and assets.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder relations

Strategic planning

Cross-border collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree

Job description

The Mission Economic Development Corporation seeks a Chief Executive Officer to lead the city’s economic development strategy, workforce development, and business attraction. The CEO reports to the Board, guides staff and consultants, and drives cross-border initiatives with Mexico while managing budgets, incentives, and performance metrics.

Altiva Management Group conducts the executive search for Mission EDC and will coordinate a competitive, transparent process toward selection and onboarding