Job Description

Only applicants who apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system will be considered for this position. First time applicants will need to create an account (url removed) in the CAPPS online application system at (url removed). Please visit our job opportunities page at (url removed) for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail, visit the CAPPS online application system.

Texas Water Development Board’s Mission - Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about these benefits and more visit (url removed).

The Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities.

Job Description Summary

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Performs highly advanced (senior-level) computer systems analysis work. Work involves serving as the subject matter expert for the Texas Water Development Board’s (TWDB) enterprise Information Technology (IT) architecture. Serves as a key role in the IT modernization initiative. Ensures new technology projects are strategically aligned with the current and future IT infrastructure. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May train others. Reports to the Deputy Chief Information Officer of the Information Technology Division.

Essential Job Functions

Serves as a subject matter expert for guiding IT modernization efforts and ensuring new initiatives are aligned with the TWDB technology strategy.

Works to ensure IT infrastructure and systems are secure, reliable, and aligned with TWDB business goals.

Constructs strategies and project proposals to achieve strategic goals.

Maintains an expert knowledge of processes, technologies, and stakeholders to help drive a comprehensive IT strategic plan.

Designs integrated solutions that are highly performing, scalable, and sustainable.

Confers with management and advise on the status and progress of projects and processes.

Develops processes/programs to support organizational strategic short and long-term technology and business goals.

Identifies, understands, and implements IT industry trends and best practices.

Assists IT leadership by ensuring agency compliance with the Information Resources Management Act and the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) rules and regulations.

Assists in the preparation and development of the Agency's Information Technology Strategic Plan, Biennial Operating Plan, and other required reports.

Provides high value solutions by researching and adopting new technology, providing architecture approach solutions, and performance through business agility.

Maintains confidential and sensitive information.

Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency’s records retention procedures and schedule.

Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position including attending mandatory training courses.

May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.

Performs other duties as assigned.