Business Operations Coordinator (NM)
Job Title: Business Operations Coordinator
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Compensation: $55,000–$75,000, commensurate with experience
Type: Full-time
Organization: Elevate Quantum
About Elevate Quantum
Elevate Quantum (EQ) is America’s Quantum Tech Hub, designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce with operations spanning Colorado and New Mexico. EQ is not a traditional nonprofit. It is an execution engine responsible for deploying capital, standing up infrastructure, and delivering measurable outcomes across a diverse portfolio of programs. The organization operates across five core business units:
Advanced Packaging Facility
Focused on high-mix, low- to medium-volume production, this facility supports quantum and advanced photonics companies with capabilities such as advanced wirebonding, fiber-to-chip connectorization, flip chip, precision die attach, and metrology.
Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Fabrication Facility
A rapid-turn, mid-to-low-volume fabrication facility designed for quantum-relevant materials (including silicon nitride and lithium niobate), enabling significantly faster iteration cycles than traditional foundries and supporting early-stage and scaling companies alike.
Commercialization Labs
Shared-use lab environments offering access to advanced equipment, lab space, and testing & benchmarking services. These labs provide critical infrastructure for testing, prototyping, and validating emerging technologies.
Workforce Development
EQ’s workforce programs combine ecosystem coordination with hands-on training delivered on real equipment. These programs are designed to build the next generation of quantum technicians and support a rapidly growing talent pipeline.
Consortium Engagement
EQ manages a 150+ member coalition and convenes the broader ecosystem. The organization also partners with state and regional entities to attract companies, align strategy, and drive continued investment into the region.
Together, these business units form a vertically integrated platform, one that spans infrastructure, talent, commercialization, and ecosystem activation.
The Opportunity
Elevate Quantum’s New Mexico presence is growing quickly. Albuquerque is home to EQ’s independent superconducting quantum testbed, and the state’s partners include Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, UNM, state economic development agencies, and a growing group of member companies. As that work scales, EQ needs someone on the ground to keep it running: contracts signed, equipment received, federal dollars documented, and partners connected.
This is a chance to build the operational foundation of America’s Quantum Tech Hub in New Mexico while it’s still early. You’ll set up how EQ works in the state, improve processes that will carry the organization for years, and work every day with national labs, universities, agencies, and startups at the center of the U.S. quantum industry.
About the Role
The Business Operations Coordinator will facilitate day-to-day operations for EQ’s New Mexico presence, serving as the organization’s operational anchor in the state. This role bridges finance, compliance, facilities, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring that EQ’s New Mexico activities are executed with the same rigor and accountability applied across the consortium.
The position is ideal for a versatile operator who is comfortable executing and improving established processes, working within federal grant compliance frameworks, and representing a mission-driven organization to partners ranging from national laboratories to early-stage startups.
Key Responsibilities
Site & Business Operations
Facilitate the execution of EQ’s New Mexico office operations, including facilities, vendors, equipment, insurance, and service contracts
Maintain operational policies and procedures aligned with EQ’s Colorado headquarters standards
Manage local procurement in accordance with federal procurement standards (2 CFR Part 200) and EQ purchasing policy
Serve as primary point of contact for New Mexico-based administrative, legal, and regulatory matters, including state registrations and filings
Coordinate shipping and receipt of large equipment items
Financial Operations & Grant Compliance Support
Support the CFO/Director in budget development, expense tracking, and financial reporting for New Mexico-based programs and subawards
Assist with compliance activities tied to the EDA Tech Hub award and other federal/state funding, including documentation of allowable costs, time-and-effort reporting, and audit preparation
Coordinate with sub-recipients and partner organizations in New Mexico on invoicing, reporting deadlines, and match documentation
Maintain accurate records supporting Single Audit readiness and federal reporting requirements (FFATA, performance reporting)
Stakeholder & Program Coordination
Serve as EQ’s operational liaison to New Mexico ecosystem partners, including national laboratories, universities, state economic development agencies, and member companies
Coordinate logistics for convenings, workshops, site visits, and workforce development events held in New Mexico
Support member onboarding and engagement for New Mexico-based organizations
Track and report on New Mexico program milestones and deliverables to EQ leadership
People & Administrative Operations
Coordinate HR administration for New Mexico-based staff in partnership with EQ’s central team (onboarding, benefits coordination, state employment compliance)
Assist with coordination of scheduling, travel, and administrative support for New Mexico-based leadership and visiting EQ staff
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of progressive experience in business operations, program management, or nonprofit/consortium administration
Demonstrated experience with budgets, vendor management, and operational process development
Familiarity with federal grant requirements (2 CFR Part 200 / Uniform Guidance) or a demonstrated ability to learn compliance frameworks quickly
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently as a remote extension of a Colorado-based team
Ability to travel within the Mountain West region (approximately 10–15%)
Preferred
Experience supporting federally funded programs (EDA, NSF, DOE, DOD) or working with national laboratories, universities, or economic development organizations
Knowledge of the New Mexico innovation ecosystem, including relationships with Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, UNM, or state agencies
Experience in a startup, scale-up, or newly established office environment
Working Conditions & Benefits
This position is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with flexibility for occasional remote work. EQ offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, PTO, and professional development support.
To Apply
Submit a resume and brief cover letter describing your operational experience and interest in the quantum technology ecosystem to operations@elevatequantum.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Elevate Quantum is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.