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About San Antonio
The City of San Antonio is the nation’s 7th largest city and is home to more than 1.5 million residents. Located in South Central Texas, approximately 140 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, San Antonio offers its residents one of the most attractive and affordable lifestyles in the country. Residents enjoy one of the lowest tax rates in the state as well as a plentiful supply of high-quality housing and low utility rates. The economy of San Antonio is an excellent mix of business services, manufacturing, health care, communications, corporate and regional offices, government, and the convention and tourism industry. San Antonio is also home to one of the largest concentrations of military bases in the United States. One of the nation's fastest growing cities, San Antonio is rich in recreational and cultural opportunities with over15,000 acres of public parks and 150 miles of trails, over 50 museums and galleries, and home to the 5-time champion San Antonio Spurs. The Historic San Antonio Missions are Texas’ only Unesco World Heritage site and is a Unesco designated Creative City of Gastronomy.
City Government
San Antonio has a Council-Manager form of government with an eleven-member City Council. Councilmembers are elected by District, while the Mayor is elected at-large. The term of office for the Mayor and all members of the City are four-year terms, for not more than two (2) full terms of office. The City Council appoints the City Manager, who appoints all officials in executive positions with the exception of the City Clerk, City Auditor, Presiding Judge, and Municipal Judges.
The City of San Antonio has been recognized for its high level of professional management by the ICMA and National Civic League, amongst others. For ten consecutive years, the City has maintained a AAA bond rating. The Fiscal Year 2025 adopted budget is $3.9 billion with close to 14,000 employees across approximately 40 departments.
The Position
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. This role is responsible for developing and executing a long-term technology vision aligned with organizational goals, modernizing IT infrastructure, and ensuring secure, reliable systems that support internal operations and public-facing services. The CIO drives digital transformation, enhances data and cybersecurity practices, and ensures technology solutions improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and resident experience. The position also leads technology governance, budget oversight, vendor and contract management, and organizational change initiatives. The CIO 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. Supervises management, professional, technical, and administrative staff.
Essential Job Functions
Knowledge and Skills
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.
Background Check
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. This person 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.
Salary
The City of San Antonio is offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience. The City offers generous benefits and retirement including annual and personal leave; monthly car allowances, deferred compensation plan, relocation/moving expenses and 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
*The deadline to receive resumes is January 12, 2025*
The City of San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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