GLO - Chief Information Officer (Deputy Director I)

The Texas General Land Office is seeking a Chief Information Officer (Deputy Director I) within the Information Technology Services Department of the agency.

The Chief Information Offer (CIO) performs highly advanced (senior-level) policy administration and managerial work for the Information Technology Services (ITS) Department of the Texas General Land Office (GLO). Serving as the CIO, this position provides leadership and oversight for all ITS programs, services, and operations, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission, statutory obligations, and strategic priorities. This role is responsible for overseeing multiple IT functional areas and ensuring the effective delivery of enterprise technology services that support agency operations.

Work involves establishing the agency’s information technology strategic plan; developing policies, procedures, and guidelines; and establishing priorities, performance standards, and evaluation tools to measure progress toward goals and objectives. Responsibilities include directing the utilization of state resources; overseeing budget development, legislative appropriations planning, and resource allocation related to information technology; and providing oversight of information technology operations, including infrastructure, applications, data management, and service delivery. Supports the agency in ensuring C information technology needs are met. Represents agency leadership in legislative, interagency, and external engagements.

Supervises the work of others, including executive and management-level staff. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs other duties as assigned.

About the Information Technology Services Department:
The Information Technology Services (ITS) team advances the mission of the Texas General Land Office through technology. We deliver secure, reliable, and innovative solutions that enable the agency to serve Texans efficiently and transparently. ITS operates with a growth mindset, committed to sustainability, operational excellence, customer service, and safeguarding the agency’s information resources. By leveraging modern cloud, automation, and data technologies, ITS drives efficiency, innovation, and resilience across the enterprise.

Our Mission:
The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.

What Your Contributions to the GLO Will be:
•Leadership and Operational Oversight: Oversees the overall operations and performance of the Information Technology Services Department by providing leadership, direction, and strategic vision across multiple functional areas. Establish priorities, performance expectations, and accountability measures to ensure the effective delivery of technology services aligned with agency goals. Guides leadership staff and ensures coordination of activities across programs to support reliable, secure, and efficient operations.
•IT Strategic Planning and Roadmap Development: Leads the development and execution of the agency’s information technology strategic plan and roadmap by defining long-term goals, objectives, priorities, and milestones. Evaluates operational and strategic plans to identify areas for improvement and ensures alignment with agency mission, business needs, and future growth.
•Budget, Legislative Planning, and Resource Management: Oversees the ITS budgets and financial planning processes, including long- and short-range planning for technology investments. Contributing to the development of Legislative Appropriation Requests and collaborates with executive leadership on budget strategy. Ensures effective allocation of financial, physical, and personnel resources to support operational and strategic objectives.
•Enterprise Change Management and Program Delivery: Oversees enterprise technology initiatives and change management efforts to ensure successful delivery of programs aligned with agency priorities. Provides executive oversight for planning, coordination, and implementation of IT-related initiatives, ensuring alignment with user needs, organizational goals, and operational readiness.
•IT Governance, Policy, and Performance Management: Oversees the development and implementation of IT policies, procedures, and guidelines by establishing governance frameworks, standards, and performance measurement tools. Monitors progress toward strategic goals and ensures accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement across ITS programs and services.