Affion Public
Chief Information Officer - City of San Antonio, TX
Affion Public, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Chief Information Officer - City of San Antonio, TX
Base pay range:
$174,000.00/yr - $278,000.00/yr
Position overview: The Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides strategic leadership and direction for the City’s Information Services Department, overseeing citywide technology operations, cybersecurity, digital services, and innovation. The CIO drives digital transformation, enhances data and cybersecurity practices, and ensures technology solutions improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and resident experience.
Essential Job Functions
Strategic Planning & Digital Business Alignment
Technology Leadership & Innovation
People & Organizational Leadership
Operations & Service Delivery
Stakeholder Engagement & Representation
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of network and web related protocols (e.g. UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, routing)
Ability to plan and implement strategic technology initiatives and design complex computer systems.
Ability to communicate effectively, especially in translating technical jargon to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to innovate and drive digital transformation.
In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data management.
Knowledge of public administration and how technology can improve city services.
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance issues related to technology.
Knowledge of operational characteristics, services, and activities of automated information systems programs.
Knowledge of advanced principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Education & Experience Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or a related field, and a minimum of ten (10) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of information systems, including six (6) years of administrative or supervisory responsibility; a combination of education and experience may be considered.
Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate should be a forward-thinking technology leader who can guide the City through continued modernization while improving day-to-day operations, customer service, and cybersecurity. The candidate should have experience updating and managing IT systems, introducing new tools or technologies that make work more efficient, and ensuring that technology investments support the City’s needs. They should be able to clearly explain complex technical information to City leaders, staff, and the community so that technology decisions are transparent and supported.
This leader should be collaborative, approachable, and service-oriented, with the ability to build strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including City leadership, elected officials, staff, vendors, and community members. The ideal candidate should promote a team environment of learning, accountability, and professional growth, while ensuring that cybersecurity, data protection, and technology policies are strong and up to date.
The ideal candidate should have a commitment to continuous improvement and strengthening the City’s long-term technology foundation to support a growing and evolving community.
Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefits and retirement including annual and personal leave; monthly car allowances; deferred compensation plan; relocation/moving expenses; participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS).
How to Apply Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to:
resumes@affionpublic.com
Reference: SACIO
Affion Public
PO Box 794
Hershey, PA 17033
717-214-4922
www.affionpublic.com
*The deadline to receive resumes is January 12, 2025*
The City of San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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$174,000.00/yr - $278,000.00/yr
Position overview: The Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides strategic leadership and direction for the City’s Information Services Department, overseeing citywide technology operations, cybersecurity, digital services, and innovation. The CIO drives digital transformation, enhances data and cybersecurity practices, and ensures technology solutions improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and resident experience.
Essential Job Functions
Strategic Planning & Digital Business Alignment
Technology Leadership & Innovation
People & Organizational Leadership
Operations & Service Delivery
Stakeholder Engagement & Representation
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of network and web related protocols (e.g. UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, routing)
Ability to plan and implement strategic technology initiatives and design complex computer systems.
Ability to communicate effectively, especially in translating technical jargon to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to innovate and drive digital transformation.
In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data management.
Knowledge of public administration and how technology can improve city services.
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance issues related to technology.
Knowledge of operational characteristics, services, and activities of automated information systems programs.
Knowledge of advanced principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Education & Experience Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or a related field, and a minimum of ten (10) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of information systems, including six (6) years of administrative or supervisory responsibility; a combination of education and experience may be considered.
Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate should be a forward-thinking technology leader who can guide the City through continued modernization while improving day-to-day operations, customer service, and cybersecurity. The candidate should have experience updating and managing IT systems, introducing new tools or technologies that make work more efficient, and ensuring that technology investments support the City’s needs. They should be able to clearly explain complex technical information to City leaders, staff, and the community so that technology decisions are transparent and supported.
This leader should be collaborative, approachable, and service-oriented, with the ability to build strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including City leadership, elected officials, staff, vendors, and community members. The ideal candidate should promote a team environment of learning, accountability, and professional growth, while ensuring that cybersecurity, data protection, and technology policies are strong and up to date.
The ideal candidate should have a commitment to continuous improvement and strengthening the City’s long-term technology foundation to support a growing and evolving community.
Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefits and retirement including annual and personal leave; monthly car allowances; deferred compensation plan; relocation/moving expenses; participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS).
How to Apply Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to:
resumes@affionpublic.com
Reference: SACIO
Affion Public
PO Box 794
Hershey, PA 17033
717-214-4922
www.affionpublic.com
*The deadline to receive resumes is January 12, 2025*
The City of San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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