NEW MEXICO ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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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 EDD’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 Administrative Assistant (Albuquerque)

$19.97 – $29.95 Hourly | $41,527 – $62,291 Annually
Pay Band C4
Job ID 161724
Apply by Apr 2, 2026

This position provides high-level administrative support for the Office of the Deputy Cabinet Secretary and serves as the initial point of contact to the public. It also provides high-level administrative and financial support to the staff in the areas of office administration, procurement and scheduling, as well as maintenance of records in accordance with all policies, rules and regulations.

1) Provide administrative support to the Deputy Cabinet Secretary
2) Manage schedules for the Deputy Cabinet Secretary and conference rooms, including both in-person and virtual appointments and travel scheduling.
3) Answer the agency’s main phone line, professionally directing constituent calls and inquiries to the appropriate staff or agency, including sensitive or urgent matters.
4) Maintain the agency’s front office and conference rooms, serving as the primary point of contact for all public guests.
5) Complete, process, and submit travel requests and travel reimbursements for the Deputy Cabinet Secretary, Office of the Secretary and others as needed.
6) Maintain inventory, supplies, equipment, subscriptions, and related financial records
7) Coordinate inter-office administrative support with other agency staff, ensuring effective teamwork and seamless operations, and take on additional tasks as assigned by the Deputy or Cabinet Secretary.
8.) Receive, dispatch, and track constituent service requests

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service, and social skills, the ability to multi-task and possess a high attention to detail and organization. Serve as a reliable first point of contact and support the Deputy Secretary and the Office of the Secretary in a fast-paced environment, ensuring smooth office operations. The person in this role will be expected to be agile and empathetic, self-motivated to work independently as well as within a team. Often being the first point of contact for public inquiries, the individual in this role must conduct her/himself with the utmost professionalism as a representative of the agency and the State of New Mexico. The ideal candidate will also have experience and knowledge in:
1) Microsoft Office Suite
2) State government policies, procedures and protocols
3) Scheduling appointments, meetings, conferences and public events
4) Processing travel requests, arrangements, and reimbursements
5) Procurement processes including preparing purchase requests, tracking and managing purchase orders, processing invoices, professional and general services contracts
6) Experience handling confidential information; ability to prioritize tasks and maintain professionalism while supporting both the Deputy Secretary and the Office of the Secretary in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent and two years work experience in office administration. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two years may substitute for the required experience.
  • Must maintain a current drivers license.
  • Must obtain and maintain a state of New Mexico defensive driving certificate.
 

Business Operations Analyst (Santa Fe) – Outdoor Recreation Division

$21.96 – $32.94 Hourly | $45,680 – $68,520 Annually
Pay Band C5
Job ID 162106
Apply by Mar 30, 2026

This position supports the operational infrastructure of the Outdoor Recreation Division by coordinating the systems, documentation and processes that enable the division’s grant programs and strategic initiatives to operate effectively. The role manages workflow across multiple programs by tracking contracts, deliverables, reporting deadlines and procurement activities while maintaining organized records that support transparency and compliance.

Working closely with program staff, the position helps monitor timelines, prepare required materials, and ensure administrative processes align with state requirements and program guidelines. The position also helps strengthen the division’s operational systems and reporting capacity. It serves as the primary resource for workflow platforms such as Monday.com and Submittable (the grant management software), helping maintain project tracking systems, improve data organization and developing dashboards that support program oversight and decision-making. 

By coordinating information across staff, vendors, and partner agencies, the role supports leadership in monitoring program implementation and identifying process improvements that enhance efficiency, accountability and the responsible stewardship of public funds.

Ideal candidate:

  • highly organized operations professional motivated by public service and energized by work that expands access to outdoor recreation across New Mexico.

  • strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

  • detail-oriented, exercises sound judgment and works effectively both independently and collaboratively under general supervision.

  • comfortable improving workflows, leveraging technology platforms such as Monday.com, Microsoft 365, and Submittable to streamline processes, and translating operational needs into systems that support a high-performing team.

  • proactive problem-solvers with strong communication skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.

  • experience supporting grant administration, procurement, reporting systems or government operations is highly valued.

  • while not required, candidates who enjoy spending time outdoors, whether hiking, biking, climbing, hunting, fishing, camping or simply exploring New Mexico’s landscapes often find deeper connection to the division’s mission. Curiosity, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset will position this individual to grow alongside a division advancing economic opportunity, community vitality and outdoor access throughout New Mexico.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalency and two years of experience in office administration, budgeting, purchasing, finance, accounting, auditing, cash management, contract management and/or 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 two years may substitute for the required experience.
  • Must maintain a current drivers license.
  • Must obtain and maintain a state of New Mexico defensive driving certificate.
 

Economic Development Coordinator/Regional Rep – (see areas below) 2 positions

$26.57 – $39.86 Hourly | $55,273 – $82,909 Annually
Pay Band C7

  • Job ID 16245 – Catron, Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Luna, Sierra and Socorro Counties
    Apply by Apr 10, 2026
  • Job ID 162378 – Bernalillo, Torrance and Valencia Counties
    Apply by Apr 8, 2026

This position will serve as a field representative in a four-county region, listed above, building capacity and partnerships with local, Tribal and regional economic developers to grow jobs, businesses and economically healthy and sustainable communities. The selected candidate must reside within one of the four counties served at the time of hire and must maintain residency within the service region as a condition of continued employment.

1. Facilitate local business growth in local communities by leveraging various funding sources.
2. Provide customer service and technical assistance to local businesses, community and tribal stakeholders.
3. Assist in the implementation of plans to support business expansion, retention and start-up projects.
4. Collaborate and build relationships with community stakeholders to respond to growth.
5. Provide financial, incentive and legislative analyses as they pertain to local economies.
6. Serve as liaison between community and tribal stakeholders and state and federal agencies.

Ideal Candidate

1. Customer service with strong verbal and written communication.
2. Navigating resources to include multiple funding sources that may include local, tribal, state, and federal grants, financing and access to capital for businesses. 
3. Goal and detail oriented, ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
4. Community, tribal, and business development outreach through BRE, networking with local, tribal, state and federal stakeholders, business, professional or economic development organizations.
5. Experience working with municipal and county governments and familiarity with public processes.
6. Public speaking and presentations.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, economics, economic development, business administration, finance, public administration, historic preservation, communications/journalism, community development, urban design or urban and regional planning from an accredited college or university. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six years may substitute for the required education and experience.
  • Two years of experience in economic or community development programs. 
  • Must maintain a current drivers license.
  • Must obtain and maintain a state of New Mexico defensive driving certificate.245