Kevin S. Litigation Coordinator (CYFD/OTS #10119114)

New Mexico Department of Justice; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department seeks an organized professional to provide coordinated oversight for the Kevin S. settlement. The role focuses on structured project management, timely deliverables, and clear communication with CYFD leadership and partner agencies.

The ideal candidate will handle meeting coordination, data validation support, and cross-agency collaboration to ensure accurate reporting and compliant implementation of settlement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of professional level experience with tactical impact related to the position.
• Any combination totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordinated oversight and structured project management for settlement obligations.
• Maintain effective communication with management-level staff.
• Coordinate due dates, status updates, and deliverables across initiatives.
• Participate in meetings with Co-Neutrals and involved parties to support progress and alignment.
• Monitor progress, review data, and assist with reports and performance metric compliance.
• Schedule, coordinate, and track meetings; organize logistics and follow-through on actions.
• Facilitate communication among internal and external partners related to the Kevin S. Settlement.

Skills

Highly organized

Task oriented

Multi-deadline management

Policy and procedure writing

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Excel

Communication with executives

Legal agreements comprehension

Stakeholder coordination

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

4 years professional level experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Excel

Job description

For more Job Requirements & Classification Description:

At the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), every role is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, youth, and families across our state. We are committed to building a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated workforce that works collaboratively to ensure safety, promote well-being, and strengthen families. Whether you are in the field supporting families face-to-face, working behind the scenes to improve systems, or helping to shape the agency from a leadership level, your work here has purpose and long-lasting impact. Join a team that values integrity, resilience, and service and be part of meaningful change for New Mexico's future.

THIS IS A SPONSORED TERM POSITION

THIS POSTING MAY BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANTS LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

Why does the job exist?

This position exists to provide coordinated oversight and structured project management for all obligations associated with the Kevin S. settlement. It ensures that requirements, deadlines, and deliverables are met through organized communication, data validation support, and cross agency collaboration. The role serves as a central point of alignment between CYFD leadership, partner agencies, involved parties, and the internal Kevin S. team, ensuring unified progress, accurate reporting, and consistent implementation of settlement related initiatives.

How does it get done?

Duties of the Kevin S. Litigation Coordinator will include but not be limited to the following: .

Maintain consistent and effective communication with management-level staff .

• Support the development and implementation of strategies, procedures, and practices related to settlement obligations.
• Provide guidance that assists with meeting project and organizational requirements.

Coordinate due dates, status updates, and completion of settlement deliverables and deadlines across initiatives.

• Provide coordination and direction across departments to ensure timely completion of requirements.
• Participate in meetings with Co-Neutrals and involved parties to support progress and alignment.
• Monitor progress, review data, and assist with development of reports and performance metric compliance.

Schedule, coordinate, and track meetings to ensure goals and deadlines are met .

• Organize meeting logistics, maintain schedules, and ensure follow through on assigned actions.

Facilitate coordinated communication among internal and external partners related to the Kevin S. Settlement .

• Support communication efforts involving tribal communities, Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), and other stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on data needs and report development to support clear and accurate information flow.

Oversee performance metrics and action plans .

• Identify and confirm appropriate data sources.
• Coordinate with internal and external data teams to support data accuracy and timeliness.
• Track reports, monitor timelines, and ensure accountability for deliverables.

Oversee performance metrics and action plans .

• Identify and confirm appropriate data sources.
• Coordinate with internal and external data teams to support data accuracy and timeliness.
• Track reports, monitor timelines, and ensure accountability for deliverables.

Ideal Candidate

• Highly organized
• Ability to be task oriented and manage multiple deadlines on a daily basis
• Ability to work on long term projects involving many collaborators across multiple agencies
• Ability to evaluate strategies for effectiveness
• Ability to read and understand legal agreements
• Ability to write clearly to present the State' response on legal agreements
• Have skills interpreting and writing policy and procedure
• Proficiency using the Microsoft 365
• Intermediate to advanced skills using Microsoft Excel
• Ability to meet and communicate with high level management and attorneys
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a flexible schedule.

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional level experience with a tactical impact directly related to the purpose of the position defined by the agency at the time of recruitment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.