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EDD Job Opportunities:
Economic Development Infrastructure Program Manager (Albuquerque)
Job ID 164280
Posting End Date: 07/03/2026
Salary range: $44.98 – $71.96 Hourly/$93,552 – $149,683 Annually
Pay Band C12
This position provides high-level program management, supervision, and strategic support for major economic development infrastructure initiatives, including those established through 2025 legislative action. The role oversees implementation and policy research related to the Just Transition Initiative, Site Readiness Development Act (SB169), Trade Ports Development Act (HB19), and Utility Pre-Deployment (SB170). It fills a critical leadership gap in coordinating multi-agency efforts, engaging stakeholders, and managing legislative appropriations related to infrastructure development, economic diversification, and climate-aligned economic policy.
- Oversee the administration, deployment, tracking, and reporting of multiple legislative special appropriations focused on infrastructure development, energy innovation, and economic transition
- Provide technical assistance and manage funding programs aligned with target industries
- Supervise up to four team members
- Develop and implement RFP’s, contracts, and programmatic strategies for site development, infrastructure planning, and capacity building.
- Collaborate with state agencies to coordinate on infrastructure strategy and development
Prepare and deliver recurring legislative reports on appropriation use, program impacts, and outcomes. - Represent the department publicly, including at conferences and before legislative committees.
The ideal candidate has direct experience in New Mexico state government, especially in managing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), supervising teams, and administering public funds. They understand state procurement rules, capital and infrastructure project dynamics, and legislative processes. The candidate is skilled in stakeholder engagement, program development, and public speaking, particularly in front of legislative bodies.
They demonstrate a commitment to long-term strategic impact and possess the foresight to build sustainable systems that last beyond their tenure.
Familiarity with economic development, climate and energy policy, and cross-agency collaboration is essential.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university and eight 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 years may substitute for the required education and experience.
- Must maintain a driver’s license.
- Must obtain and maintain a state of New Mexico defensive driving certificate.
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