Organization

New Mexico Department of Justice
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Posted Date

September 29, 2025

Contact Information

Tim Maestas
recruitingtraining@nmdoj.gov

The Attorney General and the Department of Justice, collectively referred to as the New Mexico Department of Justice, represent and defend the legal interests and sovereignty of the people of the State of New Mexico. The NMDOJ exercises the responsibilities delegated by the New Mexico Constitution, statutes enacted by the New Mexico Legislature, and the common law.

The Medicaid Fraud and Elder Abuse Bureau of the New Mexico Department of Justice is comprised of a multifaceted group of professionals who strive to protect the State’s vulnerable population and hold bad actors accountable. The Bureau conducts statewide investigations and prosecutions focusing on Medicaid fraud, elder abuse, and abuse of the State’s DD Waiver population.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level administrative support for the Medicaid Fraud and Elder Abuse Bureau. Key responsibilities include providing high-level administrative support, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, scheduling meetings, facilitating statewide training and travel, and handle more complex responsibilities such as reviewing incoming memos, submissions, and reports in order to determine their significance and to plan for their distribution.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience utilizing Microsoft Office applications, performing research, running reports, drafting memos and other important documents, strong knowledge of task management, time management, and organization, excels at learning new areas of law and takes initiative to learn quickly and dive into subject matter, and other administration and management support including coordinating high levels of travel arrangements and fiscal requests for staff within the Bureau.

The ideal candidate will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience in working in a complex environment. The candidate must have the ability to multi-task and to switch tasks frequently with interruptions; handle challenging situations and/or individuals with diplomacy to achieve results professionally, effectively, and efficiently; disseminate accurate information to others; identify issues and problem solve; and work independently as well as in a team environment.

High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years’ work experience in office administration. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.

Application Process

To apply please visit www.spo.state.nm.us. Once there you can search for the position by name or by the job ID number, which is 158275. If you do not currently have a SPO (State Personnel Office) account, you will be prompted to create one before you can apply.