Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) is a state agency that provides comprehensive, accessible, and high-quality health care services to New Mexico residents. The agency is responsible for managing key services such as Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and LIHEAP, ensuring uninterrupted support and care for New Mexicans.
Our Vision
Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.
Our Mission
We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.
Our Goals
Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.
Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.
Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.
Build the best team in state government by supporting employees' continuous growth and wellness.
Why does the job exist?
The Manager, Budget and Finance will:
Provide leadership and supervision to budget and finance staff while managing complex budgeting, financial planning, grant administration, contract oversight, payroll, and fiscal reporting functions;
Direct, coordinate, and oversee the Division's financial operations to ensure fiscal accountability, regulatory compliance, and effective stewardship of public resources;
Make sound financial decisions, establishing and maintaining effective business processes, developing staff, and ensuring financial resources are aligned with organizational priorities.
How does it get done?
The Manager, Budget and Finance is responsible for:
Overseeing the Income Support Division's (ISD) budget, contracts, grants, and financial operations; ensure compliance with state and federal requirements;
Leading budget development and legislative fiscal activities;
Providing leadership and performance management to staff;
Strengthening collaboration with internal and external partners;
Improving fiscal processes, forecasting, internal controls, and operational efficiency.
Who are the customers?
Executive Health Care Authority (HCA) Leadership, Administrative Services Division (ASD), Income Support Division (ISD) Program and Field Staff, Procurement, other State of New Mexico agencies, federal partners, contractors, grant recipients, and the public served by the Income Support Division.
Ideal Candidate
Executive Health Care Authority (HCA) Leadership, Administrative Services Division (ASD), Income Support Division (ISD) Program and Field Staff, Procurement, other State of New Mexico agencies, federal partners, contractors, grant recipients, and the public served by the Income Support Division.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Auditing and three (3) years of experience in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or Auditing; to include one (1) year of managerial or supervisory experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling seven (7) years may substitute for the required education and experience. A hiring agency may designate a portion of the required experience to include federal grant and/or special revenue experience to be identified at the time of recruitment.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.
Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in an office setting with extensive use of a computer, phone, virtual meeting platforms, and Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) equipment. Position may require prolonged sitting, detailed review of financial and operational documents, participation in virtual and in-person meetings, and occasional in-state travel for trainings or implementation activities.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Michelle Lucero, (505) 487-3642. 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.
