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State of New Mexico

Administrative Operations Manager I / Contracts Bureau Chief

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


$32.84 - $52.54 Hourly

$68,302 - $109,283 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 80

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 vacancies.

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 Administrative Operations Manager I / Contracts Bureau Chief will:
  • Ensure delivery of products and services contractually for compliance;
  • Assist divisions in development of General and Professional Service contracts including Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), General Service Agreements (GSA), and Request for Proposals (RFP);
  • Create Envelopes into DocuSign;
  • Create contract modules in the SHARE system;
  • Ensure the correct procurement method is being used.
How does it get done?

The Administrative Operations Manager I / Contracts Bureau Chief is responsible for:
  • Assigning, reviewing/editing Procurement Contracts and Scopes of Work;
  • Understanding and knowledge of the Procurement Code, New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC);
  • Understanding and knowledge of Model Accounting Practices (MAPS);
  • Monitoring and tracking contracts utilizing agencies bonfire system.
Who are the customers?
  • This position serves Office of the Secretary and Health Care Authority Divisions.
Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate has:
  • Experience supervising staff;
  • Experience with contract process in NM state government;
  • Experience utilizing SHARE contract and purchasing module;
  • Experience preparing and processing contracts, provider agreements and requests for proposals.


Minimum Qualification

A Bachelor's Degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of professional level experience with a tactical 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 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 10 years of experience 2 Associate's degree AND 8 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree AND 6 years of experience 4 Master's degree AND 4 years of experience 5 PhD degree AND 2 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 and maintain valid driver's license.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.

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Agency Contact Information: Jolene Jaffa, (505) 690-9920. 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.