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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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EDNM Job Opportunities:
Assistant Attorney (EDD#3869)
This position provides dedicated legal and operational support to the Departments programs and staff. In addition to assisting the General Counsel with a broad range of departmental legal matters, the role also serves as the Departments Chief Records Officer. In this capacity, the position oversees the administration of all Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) requests, ensuring that responses are timely, accurate, and fully compliant with applicable legal requirements.
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctorate from an accredited school of law and seven (7) years of experience in the practice of law.
The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, strong analytical capability, and excellent written and verbal skills.
The breadth of work is significant, requiring flexible legal analysis and ability to handle multiple disparate issues simultaneously.
Experience in public records law also a plus.
Minimum Qualification: Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law. Must be licensed as an attorney by the Supreme Court of New Mexico or obtain a limited law license within six (6) months of hire (See Rule 15-304 NMRA). Individuals pursuing the limited law license may not engage in the practice of law until the limited law license has been granted.
Posting End Date: 10/08/2026
Job ID: 167306
Location: Albuquerque
Salary: $83,790 – $134,063 annually
Business Operations Analyst (EDD#10118092) – TIO Office
The TIO Business Operations Analyst is responsible for ensuring that TIO staff and programs, including the Technology and Innovation Network Advisory Board, function properly, efficiently, and effectively.
Ideal Candidate:
- Knowledge of state government procurement and budget tracking, including processes for creating purchase requests, tracking purchase orders, monitoring budget balances, and contract execution and management.
- Customer service and inter-office coordination with strong verbal and written communication.
- Working independently and managing time effectively with a focus on details and deadlines.
- Familiarity working in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Outlook, and Salesforce, as well as an aptitude to learn and implement new work management programs.
Minimum Qualification:
High School diploma or Equivalency and two (2) 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 (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
Posting End Date: 09/29/2026
Job ID: 167534
Location: Albuquerque
Salary: $47,050 – $70,575 annually
Senior Economic Development Coordinator (EDD#10115008)
This position exists to administer and manage the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), consisting of a venture capital funding program, the Collateral Assistance Program (CAP), and a technical assistance funding program.
Ideal Candidate:
- Knowledge of SSBCI and CAP, or similarly complex federal programs.
- Familiarity with lending institutions and processes.
- Ability to communicate effectively in public settings.
Minimum Qualification:
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Economics, Economic Development, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Historic Preservation, Communications/Journalism, Community Development, Urban Design, Urban / Regional Planning, or any related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (S.T.E.M.) degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of experience in economic or community development programs. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Posting End Date: 10/2/2026
Job ID: 167663
Location: Albuquerque
Salary: $68,886 – $103,330 annually
Communications Manager (EDD#4119)
This position exists to market and promote the department’s programs, incentives, and resources to businesses considering investing, expanding, or locating in the state. The position also serves as a strategic partner in advancing department priorities.
Ideal Candidate:
- The ideal candidate is a dynamic and versatile communicator with exceptional writing skills and a sharp eye for detail.
- They excel at crafting clear, compelling content across a variety of formats, including press releases, speeches, talking points, press statements, and reports.
- Their work is polished, accurate, and aligned with messaging priorities.
- They are a strategic thinker with strong judgement who sees the bigger picture, brings strong ideas to the table, and works with the team to identify the best path forward.
- They are comfortable working directly with leadership and making decisions in a fast-moving environment.
- They produce high-quality content efficiently and can adapt tone and style for different audiences and platforms.
- This candidate brings proven social media experience, including content creation, photography, trend analysis, campaign planning, and using data to expand reach and engagement.
- They have basic marketing skills, including experience with advertising, media placement, and ad buying.
- They are a confident and experienced media liaison, skilled at maintaining positive relationships with journalists, fielding media inquiries, and planning press conferences.
- They are equally comfortable working with business owners, building relationships, responding to their needs, and coordinating communications and events.
- They are a strong collaborator and manager who can set priorities, provide clear direction, and keep multiple projects and team members moving forward.
- They are highly motivated, accountable, and demonstrate a strong work ethic.
- The ideal candidate is based primarily in the Albuquerque office, though the Santa Fe office is also an option.
- They must be willing to work in both offices as needed and travel statewide.
- Previous management or supervisory experience is a plus.
Minimum Qualification:
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university and eight (8) 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. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling twelve (12) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Posting End Date: 10/12/2026
Job ID: 167955
Location: Albuquerque (Santa Fe possible)
Salary: $96,358 – $154,173 annually
Unless otherwise stated, apply for all state jobs on the New Mexico State Personnel Office website.