City of Albuquerque · 1 week ago
Deputy Executive UN
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expCity of Albuquerque is seeking a Deputy Executive to provide senior-level executive leadership and operational oversight for the Mayor’s Office. This role involves advising executive leadership, overseeing complex initiatives, and ensuring effective implementation of the Mayor’s policy agenda across City government.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Serve as a senior advisor to the CAO on policy, operational, and organizational matters
Translate the Mayor’s vision, goals, and policy agenda into actionable strategies, initiatives, and work plans
Lead, coordinate, and oversee complex, high-priority initiatives that span multiple City departments or external partners
Provide executive-level problem solving, risk assessment, and decision-support on sensitive or high-impact issues
Act as the Mayor’s Office liaison to assigned City departments, boards, commissions, or external agencies
Monitor departmental performance, major projects, budgets, and compliance with executive directives
Facilitate alignment between departments to ensure coordinated service delivery and policy implementation
Identify operational challenges, recommend corrective actions, and elevate issues requiring executive attention
Direct or support the development, analysis, and implementation of policy initiatives, legislation, executive directives, and administrative actions
Review and provide strategic input on reports, briefing materials, legislation, contracts, and public communications
Ensure initiatives are implemented in compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and City policies
Represent the Mayor’s Office in meetings with City Council, department directors, labor representatives, community organizations, business leaders, regional partners, and state or federal agencies
Support intergovernmental coordination and partnership development to advance City priorities
Participate in public meetings, community forums, and high-level negotiations as assigned
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate assigned staff, project teams, or task forces
Support the development of performance metrics, reporting tools, and accountability frameworks for executive initiatives
Assist with budget planning, resource allocation, and organizational planning related to assigned areas
Handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Exercise independent judgment in matters involving political sensitivity, public impact, and executive decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Business Administration, or a related field
Eight (8) years or more of progressively responsible leadership experience in government, public policy, executive administration, or a closely related field
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire
Executive-level strategic thinking and decision-making
Strong leadership and team-building skills, including the ability to guide cross-departmental initiatives
Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefings, policy memoranda, and public presentations
Analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex organizational, operational, and policy issues
Political acumen and diplomacy when working with elected officials, senior leadership, and diverse stakeholders
Negotiation and conflict-resolution skills in high-profile or sensitive situations
Manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and high-visibility initiatives simultaneously
Exercise independent judgment and discretion on sensitive, confidential, or politically complex matters
Represent the Mayor's Office professionally and effectively in public and intergovernmental settings
Translate executive priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes
Build consensus and foster collaboration across departments and external partners
Lead organizational change and support continuous improvement efforts
Maintain the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism
Preferred
Principles and practices of public administration, municipal government operations, and executive governance
Policy development, legislative processes, and implementation within a local government environment
Budget development, fiscal oversight, and public sector resource allocation
Organizational management, performance measurement, and strategic planning
Intergovernmental relations, including coordination with elected officials, boards, commissions, and external agencies
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and administrative policies
Company
City of Albuquerque
City of Albuquerque is the municipal government of the largest city in the state of New Mexico.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lawrence Rael
Chief Operating Officer
Chris Daniel
Chief Investment Officer
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