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AOC Budget Analyst #10117111-21800, Full-Time, Perm, in Santa Fe or Albuquerque,

New Mexico Courts, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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AOC Budget Analyst #10117111-21800 Full‑Time, Permanent position located in Santa Fe or Albuquerque, NM.

Opening Date: 05-30-2025 | Close Date: TBD.

Target Pay Range: $30,443 to $38,054 per hour OR $63,321 to $79,152 annually.

General Statement of Duties Acting under general direction, coordinate and prepare multiple statewide Judicial Branch annual budget appropriation and operating requests.

Examples of Job Duties

Preparing and coordinating statewide judicial branch budget appropriation requests, operating budget, and budget adjustment requests and supporting narratives.

Prepares and tracks capital outlay budget requests, supplemental appropriation requests, and special appropriation requests as required for each fiscal year for the judicial entity.

Ensures budget documents are prepared for submission and presentation to the New Mexico Legislature and the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) State Budget Division.

Monitors legislative bills and creates budgetary projections for the court if legislative bills were to pass during the legislative session.

Prepares the budgetary variance reports on funding and costs, and prepares budget forms for expenditure category and/or program transfers for management to include projections and track available budget by division or department over the fiscal year.

Prepares budget reallocation forms (BRFs) and budget adjustment requests (BARs) to assist in reallocating funds within the division or department categories based on the needs of their respective budget.

Prepares, reconciles, and reviews the biweekly payroll process to provide budgetary projections for administration.

Ensures compliance with approved operating budget and availability of funds.

Reviews, analyzes and monitors statewide judicial branch expenditures against approved operating budgets.

Monitors revenue and expenditures for statewide judicial branch grants, programs, and fund accounts.

Keeps track of daily invoices for various departments on Excel spreadsheets to track the availability of budget on each purchasing order. Reviews and manages intergovernmental agreements and contracts.

Extensive use of SHARE financial management system and its reports/queries (e.g., encumbrance purchase orders; budget journals; financial reports and export to an Excel document).

Oversees and analyzes monthly reconciliation of financial transaction reports.

Ensures budget submissions meet requirements and contain all pertinent information.

Analyzes statewide trends for presentations and guidance in budget preparations.

Prepares various financial documents, projections and reports and makes recommendations to AOC Director, and/or other executives.

Tracks and analyzes judicial branch fiscal impact on legislative bills.

Knowledge and usage of the Budget Formulation and Management (BFM) software system to prepare budgets, track performance measures and report on budget to actual as established by New Mexico DFA State Budget Division.

Ensures all SFA deadlines are met and submitted documents are in compliance. Knowledge and usage of the Manual of Model Accounting Practices (MAPs) as established by New Mexico DFA Financial Control Division.

Makes presentations to various groups within the court/judicial entity and/or legislative committees.

Participates and provides budget documents for the annual agency external financial audit.

Provides guidance, training and assists in preparing budget appropriation requests.

Other duties as assigned.

Competencies / Qualifications The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of performance‑based budgeting; statistical analysis; legislative, lobbying and budgeting process; legislative bill tracking, analysis and reporting; financial accounting and case management systems; Governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS); current auditing rules; and research methods. Knowledge and usage of the Manual of Model Accounting Practices (MAPs) as established by New Mexico DFA Financial Control Division.

Work Environment and Physical Demands Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver’s license and travel may be required. The assigned work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co‑workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP)

State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance

Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day‑care, and travel expenses

Paid time off, up to eight (8) weeks

Paid time off and retirement buyback

Eleven (11) paid holidays

Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave

Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan

Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations

Free health care, Rx, and lab work at the facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM

Bilingual compensation

Training and career development opportunities

Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement

May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay

May receive physical fitness leave

*These benefits vary by job classification or need*

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related business field.

Education Substitution: Four (4) years of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis.

Experience: Four (4) years of budgeting and financial oversight experience.

Experience Substitution: Additional relevant education at the Master’s degree level (thirty (30) semester hours equals one (1) year of experience) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Public Financial Officer (CPFO) certification may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

To Apply Submit a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment, or a Resume and a Resume Supplemental form, and proof of education to:

Administrative Office of the Courts

Human Resources Division

202 E. Marcy Street

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

Fax: (505) 479-2641

Email: jobs@nmcourts.gov

Proof of education is required. Applications can be emailed, faxed, or mailed.

Equal Opportunity Employer The Administrative Office of the Courts is an equal opportunity employer and encourages and supports diversity in all aspects of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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