Programmer Analyst 1 at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req35095

Working Title:
Programmer Analyst 1

Position Grade:
12

Position Summary:
The University of New Mexico's Center for Geospatial and Population Studies (GPS) maintains New Mexico's traffic crash database for the New Mexico Department of Transportation and serves as the New Mexico State Demographer's Office and liaison to the US Census Bureau. We support government agencies, lawmakers, and the public by providing accurate, impartial data and objective analysis to inform data-driven decisions. GPS is seeking a Programmer Analyst 1 to work with GPS's senior programming staff to create custom applications, dashboards, workflows, QA/QC procedures and other programming tasks.

Duties for the Programmer Analyst 1 position may include, but are not limited to:

• Creating and maintaining data pipelines that integrate disparate datasets

• Using Python/.Net Programming for console applications related to ETL workflows.

• Creating documentation and workflow diagrams

• Developing and/or maintaining dashboards and custom applications

• Designing and implementing QA/QC testing procedures

• Experience with common SQL tasks

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by the department.
• Successful candidate may be subject to a criminal background check prior to starting work.

Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

Department:
Geospatial and Population Studies (069D)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date:
12 months from date of hire

Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $3,844.53 - $5,399.33

Benefits Eligible:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement:
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required:
Yes
For Best Consideration Date:
12/15/2025

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please attach a resume and cover letter.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; at least 6 months of progressively responsible experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution and/or experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified may be interchangeable on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python or other Object-oriented programming languages

• Experience with a C or other general purpose programming languages

• Familiarity with SQL Server Database Management systems, SQL scripting, and SQL queries

• Experience working with statistical software packages such as R, SAS, or SPSS.

• Experience working with ArcGIS or other Geographical Information Systems software

• Experience with Rest APIs.

• Familiar with data visualization tools including Tableau, Power BI, or Shiny apps.

• Experience using Git or other code versioning/repository applications

• Knowledge and/or experience with cloud service platforms (Azure, AWS)

• Knowledge of Optical Character Recognition software and data capture