Staff Manager/Senior Policy Analyst (HSD/BHSD #12431)

$29.58 - $47.33 Hourly

$61,531 - $98,449 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 75

Posting Details

This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

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 Staff Manager/Senior Policy Manager will:

• Serve at the lead legislative analyst during legislative sessions;
• Be responsible for assigned special projects which include grant writing, implementation and oversight;
• Work year-round on legislative activities, policy related activities, obtaining federal funding, assisting the division with grant requirements, working with staff on external stakeholder requests, and other duties based on division needs;
• Ensure that the Behavioral Health Services Division (BHSD) remains in compliance with grant requirements.

How does it get done?

The Staff Manager/Senior Policy Manager is responsible for:

• Legislative Bill tracking and analysis during the New Mexico Legislative Sessions;
• Post-session implementation of new legislation;
• Leading assigned special projects including research, analysis and reporting, grant writing, implementation and oversight, performance measures and quality assurance reporting;
• 90% Legislative Duties 10% Special Projects during Legislative Session, and 100% special projects between Legislative Session.

Who are the customers?

• The Health Care Authority (HCA);
• The Behavioral Health Services Department (BHSD) Staff;
• The State of New Mexico Legislative Staff;
• The Citizens of New Mexico.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has:

• Excellent research and writing skills;
• Experience with the New Mexico Behavioral Health system;
• Experience with the legislative process;
• Experience with grant writing and management;
• Experience collaborating and communicating with internal and external entities;
• Understanding of competing deadlines, strong multitasking skills, ability to prioritize and resolve complex issues timely;
• Understanding of Federal and State regulation;
• Excellent document review and editing skills;
• Excellent communication skills.

Minimum Qualification

A Bachelor's Degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of professional level experience operating within parameters and guidelines 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 that 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 9 years of experience 2 Associate's degree AND 7 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree AND 5 years of experience 4 Master's degree AND 3 years of experience 5 PhD degree AND 1 year 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.

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Agency Contact Information: Brenda Trujillo (505) 476-5664. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.