Salary
$29.58 - $47.33 Hourly
$61,531 - $98,449 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 75
Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant Lists may be screened more than once.
This job posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
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 Economist II will Assist:
- Preparing the operating budget, appropriation requests, expenditure and revenue projections;
- The advisor for program planning;
- With expenditure and revenue budget issues;
- With a full range of budget, program and grant analysis for agency budget with multiple funding sources;
- Providing fiscal analysis as needed by the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) and the Legislative Finance Committee (LFC).
How does it get done?
The Economist II is responsible for:
- Managing budget revenues and expenditures for the assigned Health Care Authority (HCA) Division;
- Assisting in the analysis of expenses, grants, revenues and reports ensuring compliance with the General Appropriations Act.
Who are the customers?
- The Health Care Authority (HCA);
- The Department of Finance and Administration (DFA);
- The Legislative Finance Committee (LFC).
Ideal Candidate
The Ideal Candidate has experience:
- With grant management and cost allocation processes;
- Managing budgets;
- With budget projections and calculations;
- Preparing and analyzing financial statements.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, or Business Administration and two (2) years of experience in database manipulation, statistical analysis, or spreadsheet and/or statistical software usage. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain valid driver's license.
Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certification.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage.
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Agency Contact Information: Jolene Jaffa, (505) 690-9920. Email
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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
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