Job Overview

The Legislative Finance Committee is recruiting to fill the Deputy Director for Program Evaluations position. The deputy director leads LFC’s award winning program evaluation unit in conducting program evaluations and other research based work products examining operations and outcomes of governmental entities, including institutions of higher education, public school districts and charter schools, capital outlay efforts and information technology projects.

Responsibilities

• Conducts program/policy analysis or assists in the development of policy.
• Recommends program or legislative changes to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Reviews and approves written reports and findings for presentation to committee and agencies.
•  Makes oral presentations.
• Prepares and coordinates program evaluation team work plan and coordinates evaluation activities with budget and economist staff work plans.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and management skills required.
• Graduate work in social science, public policy, public administration or related disciplines preferred.
• At least five years of direct experience in program evaluation, performance auditing or information technology auditing required, preferably in governmental setting.
• Candidates should have knowledge of program evaluation and auditing procedures and standards, agency activities, performance measurement and laws governing state finances and agency operations, preferably in governmental setting.
• Experience implementing and overseeing evaluations in a legislative setting desired.
• Strong written and oral communication skills essential.
• Public speaking and presentations.

Work Environment

Employees work in a professional setting in the State Capitol. Travel within New Mexico is required during legislative interims. During legislative sessions, the LFC is available seven days per week, and long hours typical.

Benefits

The State of New Mexico's benefit plans, participation in the Public Employees Retirement Association, paid state holidays and paid time off and sick leave are available to employees of the LFC.

About the Organization

The LFC makes budgetary recommendations to the Legislature for funding state government, higher education and public schools in addition to its accountability and oversight role. Eight senators and eight representatives comprise the LFC, with political parties represented in proportion to membership in each house of the legislature. The LFC maintains a permanent staff of fiscal analysts responsible for developing state agency budget recommendations and conducting policy analysis and oversight; economists who participate in the state’s revenue estimating process; and program evaluators who develop, lead, and conduct independent program evaluations and special research studies.

How to Apply

Persons interested in the LFC positions should submit the following information:

1. Letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications described in this announcement.
2. Current resume.
3. List of professional references.

Application packages should be sent via email or regular mail to: Annamae Montoya Legislative Finance Committee 325 Don Gaspar, Suite 101 Santa Fe, NM 87501 [email protected] Fax (505) 986-4545.