Senior Budget & Policy Leader

Finance & Admin Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Finance & Admin Services in Albuquerque seeks a Deputy Executive/Budget Officer to provide executive leadership, strategic coordination, and budget oversight for the Mayor’s Office. This role advises senior leadership, represents the Mayor’s Office, and ensures implementation of policy, administrative priorities, and strategic objectives across City government.

The position requires autonomous judgment and oversight of multiple programs, with focus on budgeting, policy development, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, finance, public or business administration.
• Six years of budget and finance analysis and preparation experience in government, higher education, or non-profit sectors.
• Six years or more of progressively responsible leadership/management experience in government, public policy, executive administration, or a closely related field.
• Master’s degree or PhD in the above fields; CPA or Certified Fraud Examiner preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor to the CFO on policy, operational, and organizational matters.
• Direct and monitor budgets, financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for City budgets.
• Coordinate across departments and external partners to implement the Mayor’s policy agenda.
• Supervise staff, develop performance metrics, and oversee budget documents and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with laws, ordinances, regulations, and City policies.

Skills

Executive leadership

Policy analysis

Budgeting

Cross‑functional coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Decision support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, finance, public or business administration

Six years of budget and finance analysis/experience (public sector)

Six+ years of leadership/management in government or public policy

Master’s or PhD related field; CPA or Certified Fraud Examiner preferred

Job description

Finance & Admin Services in Albuquerque seeks a Deputy Executive/Budget Officer to provide executive leadership, strategic coordination, and budget oversight for the Mayor’s Office. This role advises senior leadership, represents the Mayor’s Office, and ensures implementation of policy, administrative priorities, and strategic objectives across City government.

The position requires autonomous judgment and oversight of multiple programs, with focus on budgeting, policy development, and