Administrative Operations Manager- Behavioral Health Collaborative (HCA/BHSD #10116972)

$32.84 - $52.54 Hourly

$68,302 - $109,283 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 80

Posting Details

This posting will be used to conduct an ongoing recruitment and will remain open until all positions have been filled. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Our Vision

• Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.

Our Mission

• We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.

Our Goals

• Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.
• Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.
• Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.
• Build the best team in state government by supporting employees¿ continuous growth and wellness.

Why does the job exist?

The Administrative Operations Manager will:

• Oversee Behavioral Health Local Collaboratives, Behavioral Health Planning Council Operations, and three staff;
• Provide assistance and interface with the State Behavioral Health Collaboration Director;
• Provide direction in the oversight of budget, grants and contracts, develops and directs program activities;
• Interpret federal grant requirements, establishes goals, sets priorities and expected outcomes;
• Provide oversight and decision-making authority over funding streams.

How does it get done?

The Administrative Operations Manager is responsible for:

• Developing goals, directing activities and allocating resources;
• Leading staff and Behavioral Health Collaborative projects;
• Participating in outreach events, public education presentations, and training activities;
• Organizing and conducting inter-agency Ops Teams meetings (3) bi-monthly to review tasks of the 4 BHC goals;
• Managing all Local Collaborative contracts;
• Managing Administrative Service Organization (ASO) activities for contracting, budgeting, invoicing, and data outputs;

Who are the customers?

• Health Care Authority (HCA);
• Behavioral Health Services Division (BHSD);
• Behavioral Health Collaborative;
• Behavioral Planning Council;
• Citizens of New Mexico;
• Other state agencies;
• Behavioral Health Services Leadership.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has:

• Experience managing multiple complex projects;
• Demonstrated problem-solving focus;
• Experience in providing supervision;
• Demonstrated strategic thinking competence;
• Demonstrated systems level oversight;
• Ability to providing exceptional customer service;
• Experience with working with Microsoft Office Suite.

Minimum Qualification

A Bachelor's Degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university and six (6) 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. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below. A hiring agency will designate a portion of the required experience to include supervisory and/or specialized experience. Any required licensure, certification or registration shall be defined at the time of recruitment and will be in addition to the above requirements.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 10 years of experience 2 Associate's degree AND 8 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree AND 6 years of experience 4 Master's degree AND 4 years of experience 5 PhD degree AND 2 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.

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Agency Contact Information: Angela Simmons. Angela.Simmons@hca.nm.gov

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.