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EDD Job Opportunities:

Senior Administrative Assistant (Albuquerque)

Posting End Date: 09/24/2025
Job ID 157894
Salary: $19.97 – $29.95 Hourly | $41,527 – $62,291 Annually
Pay Band C4

This position provides high-level administrative support within the Office of the Secretary, including the Just Transition Office, Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Office (JEDI), and the department as a whole.

Be the primary point of contact administrative support within the Albuquerque Office.
Provide support for procurement processing, scheduling, records maintenance, and other duties.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

Strong organizational and customer service skills with strong written and verbal communication.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and other digital products including but not limited to Chat GPT, Gemini, Canva, Monday.com, Salesforce, Scribe, SHARE and others.
Knowledge and experience with State procurement processes.
Experience processing travel requests and ISTE’s.
Scheduling appointments, meetings, conferences and public events.
Procurement processes including preparing purchase requests, tracking and managing purchase orders, processing invoices, professional and general services contracts.
Takes ownership of projects and initiatives with a desire for personal development and improving the department.

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 and complete a defensive driving training course and obtain a defensive driving certificate.

Learn more and apply online at careers.share.nm.gov

Economic Transition Representative (Albuquerque)

Posting End Date: 09/24/2025
Job ID 157881
Salary: $26.57 – $39.86 Hourly | $55,273 – $82,909 Annually
Pay Band C7

The Economic Transition Coordinator will play a vital role in supporting the economic development and transition initiatives of the agency.

This position is funded through special appropriations for a specific period of time. The coordinator will primarily focus on updating the 20-year strategic plan, incorporating community feedback, and engaging stakeholders affected by economic transitions. Additionally, the coordinator will serve as the cabinet secretary’s designee for the Sustainable Economy Task Force (SET Force) and support the compliance and progress of the Sustainable Economy Advisory Council (SEAC). The role involves acting as the main point of contact for economic transition inquiries, coordinating with other departments for job training initiatives, organizing meetings and overseeing contracts, and maintaining records related to economic transition appropriations. This position also serves as the department’s Tribal Liaison, representing EDD among the state’s Nations, Tribes, and Pueblos.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

Proven experience in economic transition planning and implementation, including knowledge of strategies and best practices for transitioning industries and diversifying economies.
Familiarity with emerging sectors and industries that contribute to economic diversification, such as renewable energy, technology, advanced manufacturing, or creative industries.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to identify and address barriers and challenges in economic transition processes.
Knowledge of policy frameworks and regulations related to economic transition, including environmental sustainability, equity, and social impact considerations.
Familiarity with workforce development and job training programs and initiatives aimed at facilitating the transition of workers into new industries and sectors.
Understanding of New Mexico Native American affairs including the ability to communicate and engage with Nations, Tribes, and Pueblos.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Economics, Economic Development, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Historic Preservation, Communications/Journalism, Community Development, Urban Design, and/or Urban and Regional Planning from an accredited college or university and two 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 six years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Must maintain a current drivers license.
Must obtain and maintain a defensive driving certificate.
Extensive in-field travel working with local/regional economic developers, nations, tribes, and pueblos.

Learn more and apply online at careers.share.nm.gov

Communications and Data Specialist (Albuquerque)

Posting End Date: 09/25/2025
Job ID 157931
Salary: $24.16 – $36.24 Hourly | $50,248 – $75,372 Annually
Pay Band C6

The Technology and Innovation Office (TIO) Communications and Data Specialist administers and manages the Office’s communications, program marketing, and internal data metrics. Working closely with and under the supervision of the TIO Director, the Communications and Data Specialist position markets and communicates programs, awards, and announcements to the public, engages with the technology and innovation ecosystem via marketing and communications, and tracks data metrics of the office and its programs.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

Working independently to gather relevant information and compose and distribute written materials and announcements
Composing clear, well-written, engaging and informational written material, including the ability to relay technical information in layman’s terms
Developing and tracking programmatic data metrics for the purpose of impact storytelling and information sharing
Strategizing and executing on brand development and marketing
Maintaining and updating information on websites and social media accounts
Composing and designing informational and engaging e-newsletters
Working with ecosystem partners to share information and identify key ecosystem information to be shared
Identifying and reaching out to relevant nationwide industry and ecosystem media to generate relevant coverage
Proficiency in work management programs for tracking and managing projects and related data
Familiarity with the New Mexico technology and innovation ecosystem
Maintaining a positive attitude, good organizational and team communication skills, and flexibility in a new and developing workplace

Minimum qualifications:

Associate Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or Accounting and one 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 years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Must maintain a current drivers license.
Must obtain and maintain a defensive driving certificate.
This job may require occasional statewide travel, which will require the use of a state vehicle.

Learn more and apply online at careers.share.nm.gov

Senior Economic Development Coordinator (Albuquerque) – 2 positions

Posting End Date: 10/04/2025
Job ID 157723
Salary: $32.15 – $48.23 Hourly | $66,880 – $100,320 Annually
Pay Band C9

The responsibilities of the Technology and Innovation Office (TIO) Business Operations Analyst include:

The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) Technology and Innovation Office (TIO) Senior Economic Program Coordinator is responsible for leading and implementing the necessary programs and activities required to deliver on EDD’s initiatives in technology and innovation.
Working closely with and under the guidance of the TIO Director and Associate Director, the TIO Senior Economic Program Coordinator position is intended to facilitate, enable and encourage innovation development, technology transfer, and the start-up, relocation, and growth of technology-based industries leading to job creation and economic development across the state.
The TIO Senior Economic Program Coordinator will work with the Director, Associate Director, Program Coordinators and Entrepreneurship Coordinator, serving as a focal point for supporting and coordinating with technology and innovation sectors and ecosystem stakeholders, leveraging the state’s technological strength, determining the state’s commercial advantage, and collaborating to secure a vibrant technology-based industry network in New Mexico.

The ideal candidate has experience in the following:

Balancing multiple priorities and managing a variety of ongoing projects and programs with varying deadlines in a fast-paced work environment requiring flexibility and attention to detail
Business support and/or entrepreneurship, technology transfer, and community and business outreach in technology and innovation
Working in or supporting businesses or entrepreneurs in advanced computing, advanced energy, aerospace, or bioscience
Navigating Federal, State, Local, and private sector business and entrepreneurial resources, particularly existing resources in New Mexico, including but not limited to funding sources, investment opportunities, incubators/accelerators, etc.
Familiarity with technology and innovation ecosystems, needs, and opportunities
Deploying quantitative and qualitative analytical skills including but not limited to use of spreadsheets, basic statistical analysis, and identifying key points from written reports
Developing and administering grant programs, including identifying objectives and deployment methods, developing project tracking mechanisms, and overseeing project progress, analysis and reporting
Using excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to relay technical information in layman’s terms, public speaking
Working independently to identify and solve problems with initiative, sound reasoning, and good judgment
Proficiency in Salesforce and other work management programs for tracking and managing projects and related information

Minimum Qualifications:

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 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 years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must maintain a current drivers license. Must obtain and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.

Learn more and apply online at careers.share.nm.gov

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