Executive Budget and Policy Analyst

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Salary

$22.40 - $35.84 Hourly

$46,591 - $74,545 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 65

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE. The Department of Finance and Administration, State Budget Division, oversees and administers the New Mexico state budget. State Budget Division provides high quality, timely and easy to understand analysis and recommendations for agency budgets, legislation and performance issues. In addition, the division prepares and presents the Governor¿s annual budget recommendation to the New Mexico Legislature. The division also monitors and oversees expenditures by state agencies during the fiscal year, which runs from July 1 to June 30 each year. Chapter 6, Article 3, Section 1 through 25 of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated 1978 governs the division.

Why does the job exist?

This position will be responsible for completing advanced budget, policy and management analyses. During the annual budget process, this position will serve as a policy expert for an assigned agency caseload. primary responsibility of this position involves assisting in the development of the Governor's annual budget recommendation to the New Mexico Legislature. In addition, this position will monitor and oversee state agencies' development and implementation of their budgets. This position will also be a part of a team that shares policy and budget responsibilities across state agencies, therefore collaboration and team work are essential to fulfilling the purpose of this position.

How does it get done?

The incumbent will utilize analytical, problem solving, written and oral communication skills to complete the following key responsibilities: developing the Executive budget and policy recommendations; reviewing and analyzing agencies' budget adjustment requests, budget projections and personnel transactions for compliance with the State Budget Act, the Financial Control Act, the Accountability in Government Act and other statutes for accuracy and fiscal integrity; directing agencies through the development and implementation of request and budget cycles; participating in high-level negotiations with legislative and agency staff; interacting with top officials within assigned agencies; analyzing legislation and policy issues to identify fiscal impacts to the state.

Who are the customers?

DFA, Governor's office and Legislature

Ideal Candidate

• Analytical skills (budget, program and management analysis)
• Communication skills (ability to write concise analyses summarizing the Executive's budget recommendations and other policies, along with the ability to communicate these concisely before legislative and other committees)
• Ability to lead training and briefing sessions for agencies, Governor's office staff, and DFA management
• Computer skills and an understanding of the use of the PeopleSoft application for human resources and governmental accounting

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in any field of study from an accredited university and one (1) year of experience performing budget projections, financial document preparation and management or policy/program analysis. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

A Valid State ID or a Driving License.

Working Conditions

Working condition include, but limited to: Work is performed in an office setting. Frequent late hours, weekends, on-call and callback work may be required related to the annual legislative session. Travel may be required. Incumbent will frequently work under time constraints and is expected to maintain the highest level of professional conduct, ethics and confidentiality.

Supplemental Information

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Agency Contact Information: Andrew Miner Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.