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State of New Mexico

Program Fiscal/Budget Manager

State of New Mexico, Santa Fe, NM, United States


$36.09 - $57.75 Hourly

$75,072 - $120,115 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 85

Posting Details

We are so pleased that you are interested in making an impact through our work at CYFD! The department thrives on dedicated, empathetic, and talented employees who ensure the well-being of the children and families in New Mexico by keeping them safe and healthy.

By joining CYFD, you'll work to find the best ways to support families through difficult situations using community-based prevention and intervention programs. Employees have teammates and a committed leadership team to support them every day.

We look forward to you joining us because caring for and supporting New Mexico's children and youth will take all of us. I know the department's mission is critical to improving the overall well-being of children in our state and, in turn, strengthening the future of New Mexico.

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES

Why does the job exist?

This position is responsible for management and oversight of all budget and financial activities of assigned program/programs including but not limited to purchase orders, vouchers, operating transfers, P-cards etc., in support of CYFD Programs.

How does it get done?

This position is responsible for the formulation and development of the assigned program's annual budget request and operating budget. This includes forecasting expenditures and revenues for new initiatives or activities related to changes in statute.

This position will also provide program budget management to include tracking and forecasting expenses and monitoring revenue to include state, federal, and other sources. This position is responsible for managing fiscal activities to include but not limited to payments, requisitions, purchase orders, P-cards, and operating transfers through the Statewide, Human Resources, Accounting, and Reporting (SHARE) system.

This position is responsible for management of employees in the central office location in Santa Fe and across the state, Duties include but are not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, mediation, and discipline.

Who are the customers?

This position will provide budgetary and fiscal support to assigned programs, and incumbent will be cross trained to assist with other programs when necessary. The position will work closely with division directors, program managers, the Administrative Services (ASD) budget staff, ASD procurement staff, ASD accounts payable and receivable staff, ASD grants management, other state and federal agencies as necessary.

Ideal Candidate

Skilled in the following areas:

  • Experience with business administration, accounting, finance, or economics
  • Experience with legislative and appropriation processes;
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF; <
  • Experience with Statewide Human Resources Accounting Reporting (SHARE) system to include financial and human capital management modules;


  • Minimum Qualification

    A Bachelor's Degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of professional level experience with a light strategic impact directly related to the purpose of the position defined by the agency at the time of recruitment. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below. A hiring agency will designate a portion of the required experience to include management, supervisory and/or specialized experience. Any required licensure, certification or registration shall be defined at the time of recruitment and will be in addition to the above requirements.

    Substitution Table

    These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
    Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 12 years of experience 2 Associate's degree AND 10 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree AND 8 years of experience 4 Master's degree AND 6 years of experience 5 PhD degree AND 4 years of experience
    • 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

    Must possess a current and valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and conditional pending results.

    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: Andrea Roybal (505) 531-7371. 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.