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This position for the Public Education Department (PED) is responsible for assisting with the oversight and monitoring the financial aspects of the COVID related funds received by the State of New Mexico.

"A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities."

This position is responsible for program and fiscal responsibility and accountability. The position will create requisitions and purchase orders related to approved expenditures for the agency and its' contractors.
Create and manage award letters for federal grants that support the agency.
On a daily basis prepare, process and track agency agreements such as; Memoranda of Understanding (MOU), Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) and Professional Service contracts (PSCs) as well as accounts payable, invoices, requisitions, purchase orders, vouchers and travel reimbursements. Analyze and processes request for payments.
Support coordination of work related to COVID related funds.

Non-public schools, contractors providing services and assistance, Governor's office, and PED leadership.

Ideal Candidate will have:
o Tracking expenditures, processing payments, and managing budgets
o Procurement experience with contracts and purchase orders
o Strong communication skills
o Advanced skills using Excel and other data analysis tools

Associates Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or Accounting and two (2) years of directly related job experience in the areas of office administration, budgeting, purchasing, finance, accounting, auditing, cash management and/or contract management. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico's Driver's License.

State of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated December 19, 2022, which requires facilities licensed or certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS"), including all hospital types, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospice facilities and rehabilitation facilities, as well as assisted living facilities and adult day care settings, to adhere to all COVID-related requirements prescribed by CMS, including, but not limited to masking and staff vaccination.

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.

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.