Travis County, Texas
Austin, TX

County Executive for Technology and Operations
Hiring salary range: $181,958.40 to $300,206.40
Final filing date: Friday, January 30, 2026.

Travis County is looking for a new County Executive to oversee Technology & Operations, which is comprised of over 500 employees and a budget of $346M. Under general policy direction from the Commissioners Court, this position provides executive direction and management to a broad range of departments including Compliance & Privacy, Facilities Management, Human Resources, Information Security & Risk Management, Information Technology Services and the Office of Security & Protection. This role also serves as the County's Chief Information Officer and a member of County Executive Management team.

Candidates must bring extensive experience navigating the dynamic demands of a highly visible, complex organization. This role is ideal for an innovative leader who can establish strategic direction, foster team confidence, and inspire others to achieve shared goals. Success in this position requires a proactive mindset, the ability to embrace and lead change, and a people-centric approach that values understanding individuals behind processes. Strong leadership marked by tenacity and diplomacy is essential.

The minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a field directly related to one or more of the functional areas assigned. Candidates shall have eight (8) years of professional management and leadership experience in a position(s) of a similar scope and responsibilities, to include Information Technology at the executive level of state and local government, or public sector management/administration, including five (5) years of combined senior professional management and leadership experience developing, implementing, and managing goals and objectives, work/strategic plans, and developing operating and capital budgets. The County would also prefer, but not requiring, candidates to have a master's/advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Public Administration or another related field.

For more information and to apply, please go to the dedicated recruitment page at: https://cpshr.us/recruitment/2564

For additional information contact:

Kylie Wilson
CPS HR Consulting
kwilson@cpshr.us

To view an online brochure for this position visit: https://executivesearch.cpshr.us/flyer?file=APPROVEDTravisCountyExecuti…
Travis County website: https://www.traviscountytx.gov

Travis County is an equal opportunity employer.