Senior IT Application Developer / ASPEN IT Owner (HCA/ITD #73463)

Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.

Our Mission

We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.

Our Goals

Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.

Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.

Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.

Build the best team in state government by supporting employees’ continuous growth and wellness.

Why does the job exist?

The Senior Information Technologies (IT) Application Developer/ ASPEN IT Owner role exists to ensure the Integrated Eligibility and Enrollment system effectively meets business needs and user expectations. The position connects stakeholders with technical teams, prioritizes system enhancements, and supports continuous improvement across the HCA enterprise.

The Senior IT Application Developer/ ASPEN IT Owner will: Serve as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams to deliver user¿focused system features.

Provide technical expertise to guide system decisions and support application needs.

Resolve issues and coordinate system updates across IT and non-IT teams.

Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and government agencies to manage system operations and maintenance.

Ensure the system remains current, compliant, and aligned with organizational processes.

Share knowledge across the organization to support consistency and improvement.

How does it get done?

The Senior IT Application Developer / ASPEN IT Owner is responsible for leading system enhancements, coordinating stakeholder communication, guiding technical transformation efforts, and ensuring reliable performance of the ASPEN system. This role provides expert support, oversees delivery and compliance, and collaborates across teams to maintain smooth operations and continuous improvement., Leading design and planning for system enhancements, including defining requirements, conducting analysis, supporting release planning, and participating in testing;

Serving as a subject matter expert to guide product decisions and ensure user needs are understood;

Communicating effectively with stakeholders by clarifying requirements, adjusting based on technical input, and supporting backlog refinement;

Driving system transformation by partnering with business units, IT teams, vendors, and external partners;

Providing proactive customer support, managing incidents and escalations, and coordinating with other Product Owners on dependencies and best practices;

Monitoring performance metrics and contractual requirements to ensure compliance and inform future improvements;

Performing other duties as assigned to support system operations and organizational goals.

Who are the customers?

This position supports internal and external Health Care Authority (HCA) stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate

This position supports internal and external Health Care Authority (HCA) stakeholders.

Do you have a valid Driver’s License license?, Do you have experience in Vendor relationship management?, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, Engineering, or similar technical degree and three (3) years of experience in software programming. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling seven (7) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

Must possess or obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate. Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT), extensive personal computer and phone usage. Travel statewide is required. Supplemental Information

3.53.5 out of 5 stars 715 Alta Vista St, Santa Fe, NM 87505 $39.11 - $62.58 an hour - Full-time