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All applicants for State of New Mexico jobs must apply through the New Mexico State Personnel Office, unless stated otherwise. Search the site using the job ID # listed below. We cannot accept applications or resumes directly sent to our office.

Questions? Contact EDNM’s Human Resources Manager Carla Montoya at Carla.Montoya@edd.nm.gov or call 505-709-8037.

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EDD Job Opportunities:

Senior Business Operations Analyst (Albuquerque)

$24.16 – $36.24 Hourly | $50,248 – $75,372 Annually
Pay Band C6
Job ID 163409
Apply by May 19, 2026

The Community, Business, and Rural Development team focuses on providing resources and support to communities, businesses, and rural areas to help them thrive. This team works on initiatives aimed at promoting economic opportunities, improving infrastructure, and supporting rural development projects that create lasting impact across New Mexico.

This position will serve as the financial analyst and incentive support representative for the division, providing core analytical, compliance, and administrative support for LEDA, JTIP, and related economic development programs.
The position will serve as a program support representative and will build capacity and partnerships with internal teams, Economic Development Organizations (EDOs), businesses, and community partners to ensure accurate financial evaluation, effective program delivery, and strong economic outcomes statewide.

  • Conduct financial analyses to assess business viability and risk
  • Provide technical assistance on financial documentation and incentive requirements
  • Support implementation of LEDA and JTIP by reviewing job, wage, and investment data
  • Coordinate with internal teams and community partners to ensure accurate reporting and compliance
  • Prepare financial, incentive, and economic impact summaries
  • Serve as a liaison supporting communication, documentation, and compliance for incentive programs

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in the following:
1. Customer service with strong verbal and written communication
2. Navigating resources including multiple funding sources such as local, state, and federal grants, financing, and access to capital for businesses
3. Being goal and detail oriented, with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively
4. Working with community, business, and economic development partners, including EDOs and other stakeholders, to support program implementation and compliance
5. Experience working with municipal and county governments
6. Demonstrating strong analytical skills in financial, incentive, or legislative review

Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or Accounting and one (1) year of directly related job experience in the areas of office administration, budgeting, purchasing, finance, accounting, auditing, cash management, contract management, and/or in the procedures of business and management principles involved in strategic planning. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
  • Must maintain a current driver’s license
  • Must obtain and maintain a State of New Mexico defensive driving certificate

Unless otherwise stated, apply for all state jobs on the New Mexico State Personnel Office website.