Business Operations Specialist - Advanced (DPS #17928)

$65,000 - $65,000/Yr

State Of New Mexico - Santa Fe, NM

Full-time - Entry Level

Santa Fe, NM

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Business Operations Specialist - Advanced position is designed to support the business operations process for the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy. This role involves a variety of administrative tasks including information collection, stakeholder communication, and fiscal support, ensuring that the operations align with the agency's mission objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support the business operations process including information collection and tracking.
• Organize information and facilitate stakeholder communication.
• Manage contracting, travel approval, and reimbursement processes.
• Handle requisitions, purchasing, and budgeting tasks.
• Provide first line administrative support for the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy.
• Ensure timely, professional, and confidential support to instructor managers and management team.
• Respond to correspondence with accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide fiscal support including budget reviews and contract routing.
• Create requisitions and payment packets, and run budget reports.

Requirements

• Experience in business operations or administrative support roles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate independently.
• Excellent customer service skills, including communication via electronic, written, and phone correspondence.
• Familiarity with budget management and fiscal support processes.
• Ability to interact effectively with staff, customers, vendors, and constituents.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a law enforcement or criminal justice environment.
• Knowledge of state purchasing and contracting procedures.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Retirement savings plan options.