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Project Controls Engineer 4

Location: Los Alamos, NM (Onsite)

Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule

Pay Rate: $85/hr – $91/hr

Assignment Duration: 1 Year

Positions Available: 2

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls 4 to support project execution activities at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This role provides senior-level expertise in project planning, scheduling, cost engineering, and Earned Value Management (EVMS) to ensure successful delivery of complex technical projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project controls systems, cost estimating, schedule development, and financial analysis, with the ability to identify cost and schedule trends and provide actionable recommendations to project leadership.

This position works under consultative direction and may provide technical oversight and leadership for project controls teams, ensuring compliance with project objectives, schedules, and financial targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and project controls processes.
• Perform cost estimating, cost analysis, cost control, and financial reporting activities for complex projects.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, ensuring alignment with project milestones and deliverables.
• Identify cost and schedule trends and provide analysis and recommendations to project leadership.
• Supervise or provide technical direction for planning, scheduling, and cost engineering activities.
• Prepare and review cost reports, schedule analysis, and project performance metrics.
• Support project organizational and administrative activities including budget tracking and performance monitoring.
• Provide innovative solutions to cost and schedule challenges on complex technical projects.
• Develop advanced concepts, techniques, and standards to improve project control performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are achieved on time and within budget.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Controls, or related field.
• 12+ years of related project controls experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong experience with cost estimating, cost control, and financial analysis for large projects.
• Demonstrated experience with schedule development, monitoring, and analysis.
• Experience supporting EVMS-based project environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and related tools).
• Ability to work independently and provide leadership on complex project assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in DOE, NNSA, or federal project environments.
• Prior experience supporting engineering, construction, or technical programs.
• Experience working as a Control Account Manager (CAM) or supporting project budgets and financial reporting systems.
• Knowledge of project financial status reporting and earned revenue tracking.

Work Environment

• Onsite position located in Los Alamos, NM.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Work performed in a non-secure area with no clearance required for start.
• Position supports project activities within the PC organization at LANL.

Equal Opportunity Employer

COMPA Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies

COMPA Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiting agencies.

No C2C or agency submissions will be accepted.

About Castelion

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We’re designing, building, and testing next generation long range strike weapon systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts.

EHS Manager (Rio Rancho)

The EHS Manager will lead Environmental, Health, and Safety efforts for Castelion’s Rio Rancho, New Mexico facility, supporting solid rocket motor manufacturing, integration, and test operations. This role is responsible for building and managing site EHS programs to ensure safe operations and regulatory compliance within a fast-paced, high-hazard manufacturing environment.

The EHS Manager will play a key role in facility startup, commissioning, and ramp to production, partnering closely with operations, engineering, and leadership to embed safety and environmental stewardship across development and manufacturing. The ideal candidate brings experience in process safety, hazard analysis, and regulatory compliance in aerospace, manufacturing, energetics, or other high-consequence environments, and will also provide periodic EHS support to Castelion’s Midland, Texas test facility.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the EHS leader for the Rio Rancho facility, responsible for developing and managing site EHS programs, systems, and policies to ensure safe operations and regulatory compliance.
• Lead EHS planning and execution during facility startup, commissioning, and ramp to production, partnering with operations and engineering to integrate safety and environmental requirements into processes, equipment, and daily operations.
• Develop and maintain process safety and risk management programs, including hazard analyses (HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA) and risk assessments to identify and mitigate operational hazards.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ATF, NFPA, and applicable state and local regulations, including oversight of environmental programs such as hazardous waste, air emissions, stormwater management, and regulatory reporting.
• Implement and continuously improve safety programs through audits, inspections, training, and safety initiatives that strengthen operational discipline and safety culture.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis for safety or environmental events, implementing corrective and preventive actions and maintaining site emergency response plans and preparedness.
• Provide periodic EHS support to Castelion’s Midland, Texas facility, including audits, incident support, and program development as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Safety Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting EHS and process safety programs in manufacturing, test, or other high-hazard operational environments.
• Experience implementing process safety management and hazard analysis techniques (HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA).
• Strong working knowledge ofOSHA, EPA, ATF, NFPA, and applicable state and local regulations.
• Experience leading incident investigations and corrective action programs.
• Hands-on experience developing and implementing EHS programs in manufacturing or test environments.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically to support Midland, Texas operations.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Professional certification such as CSP, CIH, or similar.
• Experience supporting solid rocket motor manufacturing, propulsion systems, energetics, or explosive/high-energy material operations.
• Experience supporting facility startup, commissioning, or greenfield manufacturing site development.
• Familiarity with EHS management systems such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Experience applying continuous improvement and risk-based safety methodologies.

All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment as Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers three weeks of paid time off per year.

Leadership Qualities

Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support.

High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion’s mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company’s technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.

Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.

ITAR Requirements:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

• Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
• Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
• Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
• Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
• Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control and space systems
• Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
• Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians - Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology

• Serving as part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
• Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
• Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
• Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe

• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

About Castelion

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We’re designing, building, and testing next generation long range strike weapons systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts.

Director of Manufacturing

We’re seeking a Director of Manufacturing to lead our Rio Rancho based manufacturing operations — our modern “Arsenal of Democracy” — delivering hypersonic capability at scale to deter future conflicts. In this pivotal leadership role, you will build and lead a world‑class manufacturing operation, pushing for innovation and operational excellence that positions us as the nation’s premier hypersonic producer.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute strategy to scale all Rio Rancho based production including solid rocket motor manufacturing, integration, and test and validation (HITL/VITL) from prototype to scaled production
• Recruit, train/develop, and scale a diverse, high-performing 250+ employee manufacturing team (technicians, leaders, and manufacturing engineers)
• Support the implementation and refinement of production software systems and tools (MES, ERP, PLM, etc)
• Oversee day-to-day production and manufacturing operations — including production scheduling, capacity planning, resource allocation, inventory and supply-chain coordination, materials flow, and facility/equipment management
• Forecast and manage operational and capital expenditures.
• Develop, implement, and refine KPIs to measure performance.
• Lead continuous process development and improvement efforts to optimize yield, throughput, manufacturing cost, and production reliability across all production lines
• Establish and maintain a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, speed and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 10+ years in production/manufacturing operations or manufacturing engineering
• 5+ years in production/operations leadership
• Demonstrated success in scaling a production operation from development/prototype to high volume production
• Deep understanding of high-precision, complex aerospace hardware production — including metallic and composite fabrication, machining/welding/additive, tight-tolerance assembly, avionics, testing and acceptance, and NDE.
• Skilled at interpreting raw data, identifying trends or anomalies, and translating findings into clear, data-informed strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, cross-functional team — including production staff, manufacturing engineers, quality, supply-chain, and operations personnel — with emphasis on building culture, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and cross-functional collaboration skills to interface with engineering, quality, supply-chain, leadership, and possibly external partners or customers.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and compliance

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-stakes, high-reliability environment typical of aerospace/defense startups — able to make decisions under ambiguity, handle programmatic/contract demands, and adapt as priorities shift
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES/ERP/PLM), production data systems, material resource planning (MRP), and digital manufacturing workflows to manage operations, quality, change control, and configuration
• Strong background in manufacturing engineering practices, operations excellence, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, process optimization, DFM/DFA, production flow and layout planning, tooling and automation)
• Deep knowledge of aerospace manufacturing standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP, applicable military/defense manufacturing standards), including quality management, audit readiness, compliance, and export-control/ITAR requirements
• Extensive leadership experience (10–15+ years) in aerospace, defense, or high-complexity manufacturing, including several years at the sr. manager or director level leading cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated experience with manufacturing or production of energetic materials or systems — including propellants, explosives, pyrotechnics, or related energetic payloads — with deep understanding of safety, process control, and qualification requirements

All employees are granted long-term stock incentives as part of their employment at Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers four weeks of paid time off per year.

Leadership Qualities

Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving. Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support.

High Commitment, High Initiative. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion’s mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company’s technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.

Clear Communicator. Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company-desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.

ITAR Requirements:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

As a Project Superintendent, you will be based on the construction project site and will be responsible for field operations and onsite construction management of design-build construction projects, specifically quality control for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection, construction, start up, and testing on highly complex projects nationwide.

The Specifics of the Role

• Coordinate with preconstruction, design, engineering, procurement, operations, safety, quality, and all other project site management team members to assure that the there is always adequate project resources.
• Ability to supervise construction employees and subcontractors to accomplish work within budget and schedule constraints.
• Strong project safety record and commitment to safety and quality.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to travel or relocate to jobsite.
• Creative and results-oriented with a sense of urgency.

Requirements

• B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent trade experience with progression to management levels.
• 3-15 years of experience in highly technical commercial/industrial construction management, on projects of 50+ million, ideally with design-build experience.
• Ability to supervise construction employees and subcontractors to accomplish work within budget and schedule constraints.
• Strong project safety record and commitment to safety and quality.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to travel or relocate to jobsite.
• Creative and results-oriented with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to walk the job site, climb ladders, and multi floor scaffolding.
• Ability to lift objects at least 60lbs.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!
• This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders - Data Center Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

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Summary:

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Responsibilities:

• Functions as a Scrub Technologist for Adult Cardiac Catheterization, Vascular Catheterization, Cardiac Devices, Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization, Electrophysiology, Neuro Intervention, and/or Structural Heart procedures.

• After obtaining RCIS certification within one year of hire, functions as a Circulator with medication and IV responsibilities for Adult Cardiac Catheterization, Cardiac Devices, Vascular Catheterization, Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization, Electrophysiology, Neuro Intervention, and/or Structural Heart procedures.

• Functions as a Monitoring/Recording Technologist for Adult Cardiac Catheterization, Vascular Catheterization, Cardiac Devices, Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization, Electrophysiology, Neuro Intervention, and/or Structural Heart procedures.

• Supports team cohesiveness and fosters positive customer relationships.

• Responds to and provides emergent care as needed.

• Performs administrative tasks, including ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, coordinating equipment maintenance, and ensuring cleanliness of the laboratory.

• Ensures procedure rooms are prepared and compliant with PHS, local, and federal regulations.

• Adheres to safety standards, including infection control, radiation safety, and environmental practices, and maintains required continuing education.

• Possesses detailed knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, disease processes, cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional technologies, human resource considerations, operational budgeting, quality control/assurance, and financial resources. Demonstrates superior troubleshooting skills due to the technical and mechanical nature of the environment and serves as a resource or educator for other cardiovascular practitioners.

• Assesses and interprets patient data to identify age‑specific needs and provide appropriate care for Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric patient groups.

• Independently circulates, scrubs, and records Adult Diagnostic/Interventional procedures and at least three of the following five service areas: Electrophysiology, Pediatrics, Neuro Intervention, Structural Heart, and Vascular.

• Holds responsibility for an assigned area or program (Electrophysiology, Cardiac Devices, Pediatrics, Neuro Intervention, Structural Heart, and/or Vascular) that supports the operation of the Cardiovascular Laboratory (CVL).

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Invasive Cardiovascular/Cardiopulmonary Technologist program, radiology, Respiratory therapy, paramedic; Surgical Tech (Certificate must be 1 yr. min program). 3 years of additional experience can be substituted in lieu of degree.

• Additionally, 1 year of adult Cath lab diagnostic and interventional procedure in performing scrubbing, circulating and monitoring and recording duties.

• RCIS or RCES or must be signed up for RCIS test within 18 months of employment and obtained within 2 years of employment. RCES for EP must be signed up for test within 30 months of employment and obtained within 3 years of employment.

• ACLS (PALS is only required at Presbyterian Downtown) is required within the first 6 months.

• Requires detailed knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, disease processes and principles of cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional technology.

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

Electrical Technician - Harness Assembly

Albuquerque, New Mexico

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Technician with a strong background in harness assembly to support the production and integration of electrical systems for our Aerospace client This role is hands-on and requires a deep understanding of electrical wiring, cable harness fabrication, and aerospace-grade standards.

Job Purpose:

• Harness Fabrication & Assembly – Build, route, and install electrical harnesses, ensuring proper terminations, crimping, and soldering according to aerospace standards.
• Wiring & Integration – Assist in the assembly and installation of electrical components, including connectors, circuit boards, and avionics systems.
• Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation – Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings to ensure accurate builds.
• Testing & Troubleshooting – Perform continuity tests, insulation resistance checks, and troubleshooting to verify harness integrity.
• Quality Control & Compliance – Ensure all work meets industry and company quality standards, adhering to safety and aerospace regulations.
• Collaboration – Work closely with engineers and other technicians to support system integration and problem-solving efforts.

Experience Required:

• 3+ years of experience in electrical harness assembly, wiring, or related field
• Proficiency in crimping, soldering, and connector assembly
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Strong understanding of cable routing, strain relief, and aerospace/automotive wiring standards
• Hands-on experience using tools such as wire strippers, heat shrink tubing, and torque wrenches
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working in aerospace, aviation, or high-tech manufacturing
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or similar (preferred but not required)
• Familiarity with electrical testing equipment (multimeters, continuity testers, etc.)
• Ability to adapt and troubleshoot in a dynamic R&D environment

If you are interested then please apply today.

Korn Ferry has partnered with the University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH) to lead the search for their next Director, Inpatient Advanced Practice Providers (Neurosurgery). This position is based on-site in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Position Overview

The Director, Inpatient Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) for Neurosurgery serves as the senior operational and clinical leader for the neurosurgical APP service line at University of New Mexico Hospital, the state’s only Level I Trauma Center and academic medical center. This role is responsible for leading, integrating, and advancing a high-acuity neurosurgical APP program that spans inpatient care, critical care, operative services, and ambulatory practice.

This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the highest-acuity neurosurgical APP teams in the region while maintaining an active clinical footprint. The Director partners directly with the Chair of Neurosurgery, Executive Director of Inpatient APPs, faculty leadership, and health system stakeholders to drive service line strategy, workforce integration, clinical excellence, and cultural transformation.

The service line supports approximately 2,000 neurosurgical cases annually, with ~70 percent trauma, a strong mix of elective and non-elective neurosurgery, and a 24-bed collaborative Neuro ICU. APPs are fully integrated across inpatient, OR, and clinic environments, practicing at the top of their licensure in a team-based academic model.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Integration

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for a 22-member neurosurgical APP team(employed and locum providers)
• Maintain active clinical practice within neurosurgery (clinic, inpatient rounding, and/or ICU coverage)
• Lead APP integration across inpatient neurosurgery, OR first-assist services, and ambulatory clinics
• Partner with neurosurgery faculty to optimize team-based care models and service coverage structures
• Support high-acuity care delivery in trauma, neurocritical care, spine, cranial, tumor, and endovascular services

Operational & Workforce Management

• Oversee complex staffing, scheduling, and coverage models across multiple employment structures and payroll systems
• Ensure reliable shift coverage, particularly for high-acuity night coverage and trauma services
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, retention, and professional development strategies
• Manage performance management, conflict resolution, and interdisciplinary team dynamics
• Build sustainable staffing models aligned with clinical volume, acuity, and residency expansion

Strategic Partnership & Change Leadership

• Partner directly with the Chair of Neurosurgery and senior leadership on long-range service line planning and growth strategy
• Play a central leadership role in UNMH’s transition to a modern, integrated, team-based model aligning APPs, residents, and faculty
• Lead cultural transformation efforts focused on collaboration, accountability, communication, and shared governance
• Serve as a change agent in a complex academic environment undergoing structural and operational evolution

Education, Quality & Academic Mission

• Support the expanding neurosurgery residency program and evolving resident-APP integration model
• Promote clinical excellence, quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice
• Serve as a clinical and educational resource for APPs, residents, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams
• Contribute to research, education, and academic mission advancement

Clinical Environment

• Neurosurgery volume: ~2,000 cases annually
• Trauma: ~70 percent of total volume
• Case mix: ~50 percent spine / ~50 percent cranial
• Neuro ICU: 24-bed collaborative unit
• Daily neuro census: 25–50 patients
• Service scope: trauma, neurocritical care, tumor, spine, cranial surgery, endovascular services
• APP integration: OR first-assist, inpatient, clinic

Ideal Candidate Profile

Required Background

• NP or PA with strong neurosurgery and/or neurocritical care experience
• Experience in high-acuity academic or tertiary care environments
• Deep understanding of service coverage models, multidisciplinary care teams, and complex clinical operations

Leadership Competencies

• Proven leadership experience in APP or clinical program management
• Ability to operate at both tactical and strategic levels
• Skilled in change management, culture building, and team integration
• Strong communicator with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics
• Decisive, persuasive, resilient leader comfortable leading through transformation

Personal Attributes

• High emotional intelligence and resilience
• Comfortable in ambiguity and complexity
• Strategic thinker with operational discipline
• Trusted relationship builder across clinical, academic, and administrative teams

Why This Role Is Unique

• Rare .7 administrative / .3 clinical leadership model
• High-acuity academic neurosurgery environment
• Real authority and mandate for structural change
• Direct partnership with department chair and executive leadership
• Opportunity to build a new culture and care model
• Visibility, influence, and long-term leadership growth potential
• One of the most autonomous and advanced APP practice environments in the region

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Foot & Ankle Specialists of NM is one of the largest and most established podiatry groups in New Mexico, offering a rare opportunity to practice at the top of your scope in a collaborative, high-volume surgical environment.

Why join Foot & Ankle Specialists of New Mexico?

• Broad Surgical Scope: New Mexico offers one of the most favorable scopes of practice in the country — including surgical management of osseous structures below the knee and soft tissue to the thigh. If you are well-trained in rearfoot and ankle trauma, this is a state where your skillset is fully utilized and valued.

• Hospital-Based Surgical Access: Enjoy surgical privileges at all major hospitals in the region, with exposure to diverse pathology and trauma cases that keep your practice engaging and rewarding.

• Strong Clinical Support: Each physician is paired with a dedicated medical assistant, allowing you to focus on patient care and surgical excellence while maintaining efficiency in a full-spectrum clinic setting.

• Competitive Compensation Model: 

  • Highly competitive base salary

  • Productivity-based bonus structure from day one

  • Relocation assistance available

Who are we looking For?

• Completion of podiatric residency (required)

• ABFAS board qualified in Foot & Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery

• Fellowship training preferred

• Comfortable managing trauma call

• Familiar with ICD-10 and CPT coding

• Spanish-speaking is a plus, but not required 

(This position includes mandatory hospital call and requires confidence in rearfoot and ankle trauma. We are seeking motivated, surgically confident candidates who want autonomy, volume, and long-term growth.)

What do we offer (Benefit Package)

• Paid malpractice

• State license, DEA, and APMA dues covered

• Moving/relocation stipend

• Strong clinical support

Interested candidates can email cover letter and CV to .