The Manager, Financial Analysis - Budget Analyst Supervisor oversees the NM Public Education Department's budget analysis team, ensuring district and charter school budgets are reviewed and approved while coordinating training and stakeholder communications to preserve fiscal integrity across New Mexico public schools.
Responsibilities
- Review, analyze, and approve all operating budgets for school districts and charter schools.
- Monitor the distribution and use of more than $4.1 billion in State Equalization Guarantee (SEG) funding.
- Collect and analyze projected versus actual student membership data.
- Assess information related to the Teacher Cost Index and licensed employees certified via the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
- Conduct quarterly reviews of actual revenues, expenditures, and cash reports for districts and charter schools.
- Evaluate Emergency Supplemental Awards and Out-of-State Tuition Awards.
- Address school district or charter school Board of Finance suspensions.
- Provide technical support and training for district and charter school business personnel.
- Assist in developing the public-school support appropriation recommendation in relation to SEG.
- Coordinate Federal Reports including NPEFS, F33, and SLFS.
- Set mill levies for Capital Outlay and Debt Service Funds.
- Update the NM UCoA in OBMS and calculate the Rural Population Index for SEG purposes.
- Compute Energy Efficiency Credits for SEG purposes and update entity data in OBMS (eg, UEI).
- Maintain PED email lists for Superintendents, Charter Representatives, and School Business Officials.
- Prepare Bond Certification Certificates to issue GO Bonds or ETNs and handle other miscellaneous tasks.
- Oversee timely and accurate completion of district operating budgets.
- Manage OBMS and SharePoint systems, develop presentations, and deliver staff and stakeholder training.
- Motivate, guide, and supervise team members to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule and with accuracy.
- Serve as a primary contact for licensed School Business Officials, with periodic executive engagement with Superintendents and School Board Presidents.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in business administration, economics, accounting, finance, or auditing plus six (6) years of experience in accounting, business administration, public administration, finance, or auditing, including two (2) years in a supervisory role.
- Alternatively, any combination of education from an accredited institution in a related field and/or direct experience totaling ten (10) years may substitute for the stated education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license.
Technologies
Posting Details
This posting supports ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. All positions with the NM Public Education Department are based in Santa Fe, NM.
Mission
EQUITY, EXCELLENCE AND RELEVANCE - The New Mexico Public Education Department partners with educators, communities, and families to ensure that all students are healthy, secure in their identities, and holistically prepared for college, career, and life.
Vision
ROOTED IN OUR STRENGTHS - New Mexico students participate in a culturally and linguistically responsive education system that addresses social, emotional, and academic needs for all learners.
School Budget Bureau — Key Responsibilities
- Review, analyze, and approve all school district and charter school operating budgets.
- Calculate and monitor the distribution and use of over $4.1 billion in SEG funding.
- Collect and analyze projected and actual student membership data.
- Assess Teacher Cost Index information and licensed employees certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
- Quarterly review of revenues, expenditures, and cash reports for districts and charters.
- Review Emergency Supplemental Awards and Out-of-State Tuition Awards and board actions suspensions.
- Provide technical support and training to district and charter school business staff.
- Assist in developing the public-school support appropriation in relation to SEG.
- Federal reporting for NPEFS, F33, and SLFS.
- Mill levy settings for Capital Outlay and Debt Service Funds.
- Update NM UCoA in OBMS and calculate Rural Population Index and Energy Efficiency Credits for SEG.
- Update OBMS entity data (eg, UEI) and PED email lists for key officials.
- Create Bond Certification Certificates to issue GO Bonds or ETNs and perform miscellaneous tasks.
- Oversee timely completion of district operating budgets and manage OBMS and SharePoint systems.
- Develop presentations and deliver staff and stakeholder training.
Why this job exists
The Budget Analyst Supervisor role is essential for maintaining fiscal integrity across New Mexico's public schools. Working within a collaborative team, you will supervise budget analysts who review operating budgets, evaluate budgetary requests, and audit quarterly financial reports while also handling independent assignments.
How this role gets it done
The incumbent serves as the primary contact for licensed School Business Officials and engages with educational leaders at the superintendent and school board levels. Strong organizational and tracking skills are necessary to manage multiple high-priority financial duties, with responsibilities spanning budget oversight, OBMS and SharePoint management, presentation development, and staff training, all while guiding the team to meet deliverables on schedule.
Customers
The role serves multiple state-level stakeholders, the federal government, and local education agencies.
Ideal Candidate
Applicants should be comfortable working with state-level stakeholders, the federal government, and local education agencies in a collaborative, results-focused environment.
Minimum Qualification
As noted under Qualifications and Requirements: a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, accounting, finance, or auditing with six years of relevant experience, including two years in management, or an equivalent combination totaling ten years of related education and experience.
Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
