The Texas Secretary of State (SoS) is hiring a chief data officer (CDO) to guide agencywide data strategy and lead modernization efforts supporting citizen services, business intelligence and digital transformation.
Previously, SoS CIO Dan Teczar served as both the agency's CIO and its CDO.
The CDO will work alongside Teczar and the executive team to oversee enterprise data governance, implement emerging technologies and enhance analytics-driven decision-making.
Responsibilities include creating data policies and dashboards, supporting election data modernization and integrating platforms such as artificial intelligence, cloud-native tools and predictive modeling.
Applicants must have at least 10 years of experience in data management, analytics or IT, including five years in senior roles overseeing enterprise data strategy. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science or a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
This is a full-time exempt position based in Austin with a monthly salary of $11,667. The deadline to apply is July 13.
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Texas Secretary of State to Hire Chief Data Officer
Previously, SoS CIO Dan Teczar served as both the agency's CIO and its CDO.
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