Business Operations (3257)

Salary : $39,249.60 - $58,864.00 Annually

Location : Albuquerque, NM

Job Type : Career Appointment, Full-Time

Job Number : 3257

Unit : Contract Counsel Legal Service

Division : Contract Counsel Legal Service

Opening Date : 01 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

Objectives Summary

This position is housed in the LOPD's Contract Counsel Legal Services Division, and will be compiling, and manipulating, data related to clients that qualify for contracted services or cases that are conflicted out to contract attorneys. Data management skills are imperative to the success of this position and the Contract Counsel Legal Services Division. This position will be expected to create and manipulate data spreadsheets and other presentations like PowerPoint and info-graphics specific to the operations of the Contract Counsel Legal Services Division. In addition this position is expected to monitor, maintain and report on the Contract Counsel Legal Services budget.

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Provides program guidance and direction to business units and separate reporting activities on all matters pertaining to business and life-cycle acquisition processes.

Nature of Work

Defines and performs systems analysis and development tasks to improve workflow and operating efficiency. Makes recommendations to standardize procedures and processes and to introduce new technology or improve existing technology. Analyzes costs of existing operations and prepares a cost / benefit analysis of recommended changes.

Essential Functions

The Business Operations perform standardized work procedures focusing on agency policies and procedures, state and federal laws, rules and regulations and administrative techniques. This may involve procedures, operating manuals, control and reporting systems and ensuring that federal, state and local laws are complied with.

• Perform program management functions with expertise in a field or occupation and may function as a consultant, requiring high levels of complexity, problem solving, and / or accountability.
• Operate independently within diversified procedures and standards.
• May handle deposits and cash transactions.
• Provide specialized and / or technical support services in the preparation, negotiation, and / or review of professional and technical services and contracts ensures compliance with local, state, federal, and other regulatory guidelines that impact business operations.
• Proactively interact with staff members and customers to directly influence and impact results of the organizational structure, programs and agency mission.

Employees in this role are responsible for duties focused on human resources, fiscal, information systems, investigations, procurement, and other business operations functions

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or Accounting and two (2) years of directly related job experience in the areas of human resources, budgeting, accounting, auditing, purchasing, cash management and / or contract management. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and / or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's License.

Collective Bargaining : This position may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms / conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Default FLSA : Non-exempt

The Law Offices of the Public Defender is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis on race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, political affiliation or religion, mental or physical disability, or serious medical condition.

This job advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Preference may be given to multilingual applicants fluent in English and other languages.

The State's General Services Department Risk Management Division, Employee Benefits Bureau (EBB), is responsible for the procurement and oversight of employee benefits - including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance. The State's Group Benefits Plan also offers COBRA, Flexible Spending Account Programs, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Erisa Administrative Services, Inc. (Erisa) is the State's Third Party Administrator. They provide benefits administration to all plan participants, and offer knowledgeable staff to answer your questions. To learn more about the benefits available please

In addition to the benefits listed above, the Law Offices of The Public Defender offers a retirement plan and a medical program for retirees. For more information regarding the plan you can visit the following websites :

Total Compensation Package

As an employee of the Law Offices of the Public Defender (LOPD), you receive regular pay for your services. The other part of your total compensation is the value of the benefits LOPD makes available to you and, if applicable, your family. The Total Compensation Estimator is for illustrative purposes only and provides benefits-eligible employees an estimate of their total compensation based on selected options from the drop-downs in the estimator.

This estimator is not a legal document. All benefits are governed by the actual benefit plans, which have precedence over the information reported in this calculator. Rates are not guaranteed and may change annually based on legislative decisions. If you have any questions about this estimator, don't hesitate to get in touch with Human Resources at

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New Mexico state minimum wage is $12.00 per hour effective January 1, 2023. The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009. More information can be read at

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Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed. If you have responded that you have an education higher than a high school diploma or GED, you must attach a copy of your official / unofficial transcript(s) that clearly state the type of degree and date awarded / conferred, institution name, and applicant name and is in a format that cannot be modified.

How many total years of experience do you have documented in the Work Experience section of your application related to this Job Classification?Please NOTE : If the years of experience that you indicate below cannot be found in the Work Experience section of this application, your application may not be eligible for further consideration. It is recommended that you attach documents that support your work experience at this time. If you are attempting to attach documents, but are unable to, you should email lopd-hr@lopdnm.us, with the documents and your contact information. Or if selected for an interview, you should bring the documents to your interview.

Please choose the level that best describes your familiarity with Excel?

Please choose the level that best describes your experience working with criminal case proceedings from case initiation to case completion (first appearance to sentencing)?

Business Operations

Do you have experience creating and processing Professional Services contracts and amendments?

Business Operations

Do you have experience in Contract Invoicing?

How many years of experience do you have preparing budgets?

Do you have at least two (2) years of experience coordinating programs or business with entities outside your main employment? If yes, please describe at least one programs in detail with which you coordinated including the relationship of the entities and your role in the "coordination". If you do not have this experience please enter "N / A" in the text box below.

Please select the level that best describes your experience creating and manipulating excel pivot tables?

Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered "No" to the previous question, type "n / a" as your response to this question.

Do you have experience in computer-based data management?

Briefly describe when and how you obtained this experience. Please note if you answered "No" to the previous question, type "n / a" as your response to this question.

I understand that my responses to the questions regarding years of experience and education will be confirmed. I have included my related work experience in the Work Experience Section of my application with a detailed description of my related duties. If I am attempting to attach documents, but unable to, I should email lopd-hr@lopdnm.us., with the documents and my contact information. Or if selected for an interview, I may bring the documents to my interview.

For current State of New Mexico employees : I understand that the Law Offices of the Public Defender will only accept up to 40 hours of annual leave and all sick leave. Furthermore, upon transfer, I will begin a new probationary period regardless of a break in service from my current state agency.

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Salary : $39,250 - $58,864