City of Albuquerque
Under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) the Deputy Executive provides senior-level executive leadership, strategic coordination, and operational oversight for assigned policy areas, departments, initiatives, or cross‑functional priorities of the Mayor’s Office. This position serves as a key advisor to executive leadership, represents the Mayor’s Office internally and externally, and ensures the effective implementation of the Mayor’s policy agenda, administrative priorities, and strategic objectives across City government.
The Deputy Executive acts with a high degree of autonomy, judgment, and discretion, balancing policy development, operational execution, stakeholder engagement, and performance accountability.
Executive Leadership & Strategy
Serve as a senior advisor to the CAO on policy, operational, and organizational matters.
Translate the Mayor’s vision, goals, and policy agenda into actionable strategies, initiatives, and work plans.
Lead, coordinate, and oversee complex, high‑priority initiatives that span multiple City departments or external partners.
Provide executive‑level problem solving, risk assessment, and decision‑support on sensitive or high‑impact issues.
Interdepartmental Coordination & Oversight
Act as the Mayor’s Office liaison to assigned City departments, boards, commissions, or external agencies.
Monitor departmental performance, major projects, budgets, and compliance with executive directives.
Facilitate alignment between departments to ensure coordinated service delivery and policy implementation.
Identify operational challenges, recommend corrective actions, and elevate issues requiring executive attention.
Policy Development & Implementation
Direct or support the development, analysis, and implementation of policy initiatives, legislation, executive directives, and administrative actions.
Review and provide strategic input on reports, briefing materials, legislation, contracts, and public communications.
Ensure initiatives are implemented in compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and City policies.
Stakeholder & Government Relations
Represent the Mayor’s Office in meetings with City Council, department directors, labor representatives, community organizations, business leaders, regional partners, and state or federal agencies.
Support intergovernmental coordination and partnership development to advance City priorities.
Participate in public meetings, community forums, and high‑level negotiations as assigned.
Organizational Management & Administration
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate assigned staff, project teams, or task forces.
Support the development of performance metrics, reporting tools, and accountability frameworks for executive initiatives.
Assist with budget planning, resource allocation, and organizational planning related to assigned areas.
Confidential & Sensitive Matters
Handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Exercise independent judgment in matters involving political sensitivity, public impact, and executive decision‑making.
This is an at‑will appointed position.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Business Administration, or a related field; and Eight (8) years or more of progressively responsible leadership experience in government, public policy, executive administration, or a closely related field.
Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
Principles and practices of public administration, municipal government operations, and executive governance.
Policy development, legislative processes, and implementation within a local government environment.
Budget development, fiscal oversight, and public sector resource allocation.
Organizational management, performance measurement, and strategic planning.
Intergovernmental relations, including coordination with elected officials, boards, commissions, and external agencies.
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and administrative policies.
Executive‑level strategic thinking and decision‑making.
Strong leadership and team‑building skills, including the ability to guide cross‑departmental initiatives.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefings, policy memoranda, and public presentations.
Analytical and problem‑solving skills to evaluate complex organizational, operational, and policy issues.
Political acumen and diplomacy when working with elected officials, senior leadership, and diverse stakeholders.
Negotiation and conflict‑resolution skills in high‑profile or sensitive situations.
Manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and high‑visibility initiatives simultaneously.
Exercise independent judgment and discretion on sensitive, confidential, or politically complex matters.
Represent the Mayor’s Office professionally and effectively in public and intergovernmental settings.
Translate executive priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
Build consensus and foster collaboration across departments and external partners.
Lead organizational change and support continuous improvement efforts.
Maintain the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism.
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The Deputy Executive acts with a high degree of autonomy, judgment, and discretion, balancing policy development, operational execution, stakeholder engagement, and performance accountability.
Executive Leadership & Strategy
Serve as a senior advisor to the CAO on policy, operational, and organizational matters.
Translate the Mayor’s vision, goals, and policy agenda into actionable strategies, initiatives, and work plans.
Lead, coordinate, and oversee complex, high‑priority initiatives that span multiple City departments or external partners.
Provide executive‑level problem solving, risk assessment, and decision‑support on sensitive or high‑impact issues.
Interdepartmental Coordination & Oversight
Act as the Mayor’s Office liaison to assigned City departments, boards, commissions, or external agencies.
Monitor departmental performance, major projects, budgets, and compliance with executive directives.
Facilitate alignment between departments to ensure coordinated service delivery and policy implementation.
Identify operational challenges, recommend corrective actions, and elevate issues requiring executive attention.
Policy Development & Implementation
Direct or support the development, analysis, and implementation of policy initiatives, legislation, executive directives, and administrative actions.
Review and provide strategic input on reports, briefing materials, legislation, contracts, and public communications.
Ensure initiatives are implemented in compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and City policies.
Stakeholder & Government Relations
Represent the Mayor’s Office in meetings with City Council, department directors, labor representatives, community organizations, business leaders, regional partners, and state or federal agencies.
Support intergovernmental coordination and partnership development to advance City priorities.
Participate in public meetings, community forums, and high‑level negotiations as assigned.
Organizational Management & Administration
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate assigned staff, project teams, or task forces.
Support the development of performance metrics, reporting tools, and accountability frameworks for executive initiatives.
Assist with budget planning, resource allocation, and organizational planning related to assigned areas.
Confidential & Sensitive Matters
Handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Exercise independent judgment in matters involving political sensitivity, public impact, and executive decision‑making.
This is an at‑will appointed position.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Business Administration, or a related field; and Eight (8) years or more of progressively responsible leadership experience in government, public policy, executive administration, or a closely related field.
Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
Principles and practices of public administration, municipal government operations, and executive governance.
Policy development, legislative processes, and implementation within a local government environment.
Budget development, fiscal oversight, and public sector resource allocation.
Organizational management, performance measurement, and strategic planning.
Intergovernmental relations, including coordination with elected officials, boards, commissions, and external agencies.
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and administrative policies.
Executive‑level strategic thinking and decision‑making.
Strong leadership and team‑building skills, including the ability to guide cross‑departmental initiatives.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefings, policy memoranda, and public presentations.
Analytical and problem‑solving skills to evaluate complex organizational, operational, and policy issues.
Political acumen and diplomacy when working with elected officials, senior leadership, and diverse stakeholders.
Negotiation and conflict‑resolution skills in high‑profile or sensitive situations.
Manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and high‑visibility initiatives simultaneously.
Exercise independent judgment and discretion on sensitive, confidential, or politically complex matters.
Represent the Mayor’s Office professionally and effectively in public and intergovernmental settings.
Translate executive priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
Build consensus and foster collaboration across departments and external partners.
Lead organizational change and support continuous improvement efforts.
Maintain the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism.
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