Senior Manager, Budget & Finance (DPS #10116035)

Posting Details The New Mexico Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking a committed and driven individual to serve as Co-Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The Department's Administrative Services Division (ASD) is dedicated to supporting the agency's vision of providing the highest quality public safety services for the State of New Mexico and its mission to protect human life and property through the detection and prevention of criminal activity and enforcement of state laws. We are looking for candidates who want to leverage their existing skills, expand professionally, be reliable team players, and thrive in a challenging environment. ASD collaborates with various divisions to provide essential administrative, financial, accounting, procurement, and other support functions to enhance their operations. By joining our agency, you will become an integral part of a dynamic administrative support team, and your contributions will directly impact the safety and well-being of New Mexicans. Why does the job exist? The Co-Chief Financial Officer (Co-CFO) will provide leadership over procurement, contracts, asset management, and related financial operations. The position works alongside the CFO responsible for financial management and shares responsibility for the agency's overall financial accountability. The Co-CFO oversees purchasing activities, including competitive solicitations, sole source and emergency procurements, and contract negotiations. The position ensures compliance with state and federal purchasing requirements and internal policies and provides guidance to divisions on procurement and vendor management. The Co-CFO also oversees the Asset Management Team, which is responsible for tracking Department assets from purchase through disposal. The team maintains inventory records, tracks the assignment and location of assets, and coordinates transfers and disposal. Assets include telecommunications equipment, mobile devices, computers, sensitive operational equipment, and other Department property. The position also oversees equipment and facility leases, supports divisions with procurement and asset needs, and ensures appropriate controls are in place to safeguard Department resources and meet fiscal and audit requirements. How does it get done? PROCUREMENT, CONTRACTS and PURCHASING COMPLIANCE Leads all procurement activities, including bidding, emergency purchases, and contract negotiations, while ensuring full compliance with state and federal regulations. The position will oversee leases, and provides guidance on procurement strategy, vendor management, and risk. Reviews and approves procurement documents to ensure legal and financial integrity. ASSET MANAGEMENT and ACCOUNTABILITY Oversees the Asset Management Team responsible for tracking and managing Department assets from acquisition through disposal. Ensures accurate inventory, assignment, transfer, and disposal records for telecommunications equipment, mobile devices, computers, sensitive operational equipment, and other Department property. Establishes controls to safeguard assets and support fiscal and audit requirements. CONTRACT and LEASE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT Manages the agency's contracts and leases across multiple divisions, overseeing the full lifecycle from execution to closeout. Ensures agreements meet legal requirements, coordinates with key partners on compliance and risk, and provides leadership with updates on contract status and performance. PROGRAM and DIVISION OPERATIONAL SUPPORT Acts as a procurement advisor to divisions, providing support during emergencies and time-sensitive operations. Assists with fiscal problem-solving, coordinates procurement impacts on grants and projects and supports planning for major initiatives and statewide operations. INTERNAL CONTROLS, COMPLIANCE and POLICY DEVELOPMENT Develops and maintains procurement policies and internal controls, conducts reviews of transactions and documentation, and identifies and addresses c…

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