Senior Business Operations Analyst (DOT/GO/PINF #20755)

Posting Details The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT)'s Bridge Bureau is the definitive authority that is responsible for managing/performing activities related to State\-owned bridges in New Mexico. This includes all activities from early planning and study phases, through design and construction, and finally, bridge inspection and management for the entire service life of a bridge. As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to received three (3\) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government. This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. Why does the job exist? This position exists to provide foundational administrative, technical writing, basic financial tracking, and audit related support to the Bridge Construction Section (BCS) within the NMDOT Bridge Bureau. It ensures that project documentation, financial processes, and procurement activities are completed accurately and in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, as well as NMDOT policies and procedures. The role also provides engineering and management staff with reliable assistance for project tracking, procurement tasks, and day\-to\-day operational needs that keep statewide bridge construction and structural engineering activities running smoothly. How does it get done? **The primary responsibilities of this position will include:** * Support project administration tasks including organizing documentation, tracking project milestones, and coordinating internal communications. * Assist with basic financial bookkeeping such as invoice tracking, budget updates, and processing vendor or contractor documentation. * Prepare and revise technical correspondence, memorandums, meeting notes, and other structured documentation under the guidance of engineering or supervisory staff. * Maintain project records, databases, logs, and standardized templates used by BCS. * Coordinate scheduling, meeting arrangements, document distribution, and other administrative logistics for section leadership. * Support quality control efforts by proofreading, formatting, and confirming that documents meet NMDOT standards. * Assist with procurement\-related tasks including gathering quotes, preparing purchase requests, and ensuring compliance with NMDOT procedures. * Perform general entry\-level administrative work as needed to support daily Bridge Bureau operations. Who are the customers? This job primarily supports the Bridge Construction Section (BCS) including engineers, construction specialists, technicians, and section leadership within the NMDOT Bridge Bureau. It also indirectly supports our NMDOT's District offices, contractors, consultants, and other NMDOT groups by helping maintain organized, accurate, and timely project information. Ultimately, this role contributes to the NMDOT's mission of serving New Mexico's taxpayers and the traveling public by supporting the delivery of safe, reliable, and well managed bridge construction and structural engineering projects statewide. Ideal Candidate This job primarily supports the Bridge Construction Section (BCS) including engineers, construction specialists, technicians, and section leadership within the NMDOT Bridge Bureau. It also indirectly supports our NMDOT's District offices, contractors, consultants, and other NMDOT groups by helping maintain organized, accurate, and timely project information. Ultimately, this role contributes to the NMDOT's mission of serving New Mexico's taxpayers and the traveling public by supporting the delivery of safe, reliable, and well managed bridge construction and structural engineering projects statewide. Minimum Qualification Associate Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or Accounting and one (1\) year of directly related job experience in the areas of office administration, budgeting, purchasing, finance, accounting, auditing, cash management, contract management, and/or in the procedures of business and management principles involved in strategic planning. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3\) 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 a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment. Employment requires successful completion of a pre\-employment physical exam and is conditional pending results. Business Reference check and Driver's License verification are required, and employment is conditional pending results. Working Conditions This position works in a professional office environment within the NMDOT Bridge Bureau in Santa Fe, involving daily computer work, document preparation, coordination with engineering staff, and managing project information. Work is primarily office based with regular business hours, though occasional meetings, training sessions, and collaboration with other NMDOT sections are required. The role also includes occasional field visits, which may involve exposure to inclement weather, active traffic, construction equipment, confined spaces, and rugged terrain at bridge sites. Occasional travel is required, and the employee must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here **Agency Contact Information:** Raymond Trujillo, 505\-477\-1214 Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.