Lead Program Administrator

The New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA) in Santa Fe seeks a Lead Program Administrator to facilitate the coordination, administration and tracking of various NMFA programs and funds to fulfill the NMFA mission of extending grants and loans across New Mexico. Programs include the Water Trust Board, Colonias Infrastructure Project Fund, Local Government Planning Fund, the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and others as assigned.

The Lead Program Administrator works directly with the Senior Program Administrator to develop selection criteria and recommend projects for award by the Water Trust Board (WTB) and Colonias Infrastructure Board (CIB); formulate and implement policies and rules; and make final funding recommendations to the WTB, CIB and NMFA Boards of Directors.

The Lead Program Administrator functions as a Lead in performing project oversight by communicating with WTB and CIB clients, their consulting engineers, and construction oversight contractors to ensure projects are moving forward in compliance with grant and loan agreements. The Lead Program Administrator will assist NMFA departments and personnel in providing technical assistance and outreach efforts to representatives of the engineering community and water systems, while working collaboratively with the New Mexico Environment Department, Office of the State Engineer, New Mexico Department of Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources, and other stakeholders.

The NMFA is a government instrumentality whose mission is to advance New Mexico by financing impactful, well-planned projects. The ideal candidate will possess B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited university in Environmental Sciences, Water Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, and Four (4)+ years of progressively responsible experience in the planning, development, conservation, administration, and management of water resources; water policy or project oversight and program administration fields, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Considerable Knowledge of managerial, operational, political, environmental, community and development issues related to or affecting water; state and federal financing programs for infrastructure, economic development or project planning. Has solid understanding of legal guidelines related to various financing processes and methods; political environment associated with intergovernmental programs; and engineering planning and project design. The successful candidate must demonstrate exceptional analytical skills and the ability to communicate the results to a variety of audiences. Ability to balance multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Current state health orders apply.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Program Management: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Fe, NM 87501

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