Senior Economist (HCA/ASD #8039)

$40.28 - $64.45 Hourly

$83,790 - $134,063 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C11

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

The Health Care Authority (HCA) participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility upon hire.

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.

The Senior Economist will:

• Prepare the operating budget, appropriation requests, expenditure and revenue projections;
• Assist the advisor for program planning and will train and mentor budget staff on daily duties and special assignments;
• Assist the department with complex expenditure and revenue budget issues;
• Perform a full range of budget, program and grant analysis for a complex agency budget with multiple funding sources and a high level of sensitivity, visibility and responsibility;
• Aide in providing fiscal analysis as needed by the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) and the Legislative Finance Committee (LFC);
• Coordinate budget and financial activity between Administrative Services Division (ASD) and the assigned division.

The Senior Economist is responsible for:

• Managing the budget as well as revenues and expenditures for assigned divisions;
• Analyzing expenses, grants, revenues, and reports ensuring compliance with the General Appropriations Act;
• Coordinating activity between ASD and assigned division.

• Health Care Authority (HCA) and assigned programs;
• Department of Finance and Administration (DFA);
• Legislative Finance Committee (LFC).

The Ideal Candidate has experience with:

• Accounting, economics, database manipulation and/ or statistical analysis, state government budget, grant management process and cost allocation.

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Agency Contact Information: Jolene Jaffa, (505) 690-9920. Email

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