Chief Strategy Officer

City of Austin • Austin, TX

11d • $48 - $63

About The Position

At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. Under limited direction, this position is responsible for strategy formulation and management including developing the department vision and implementation strategy, and oversight of strategic initiatives, including adaptation of legislative updates, change management and communication, and community partnerships and engagement. This position reports directly to a Department Director or Assistant Director.

Requirements

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Public Administration, Communication, Public Information, Political Science, or other related field, plus eight (8) years progressively responsible professional experience at least three (3) of which were in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Knowledge of business case development, strategic business planning, reengineering, organizational change strategies, performance measurement, and project management.
• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
• Ability to analyze and resolve irregular events.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with City employees and the public.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of business case development, strategic business planning, organizational change strategies, performance measurement, and project and program management.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles with empathetic leadership capabilities modeling behavior that others will emulate.
• Models and holds self and contributors accountable.
• Communicates clearly and effectively.
• Protects staff time and aids in the prioritization of projects.
• Collaboration, executive presence, credibility, and authenticity.
• Influence and advise through communication and data analytics to stakeholders, executives, and city officials.
• Collaboration, executive presence, credibility, and authenticity.
• Influence and advise through communication and data analytics to stakeholders, executives, and city officials.
• Complexity and systems thinking, understanding the dynamics of the department, what it means to be a public utility, the internal and external pressures and competing interests, and how to manage, respond, and mitigate them.
• CIP and budgeting, portfolio management, manages competing interests, and understands the intersection of new projects and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, audits, and controls strategic operations within the department.
• Analyzes business and workforce needs to develop targeted short and long range strategies, and implements operational plans to meet performance measures.
• Works to align the programmatic services and activities of internal systems, which are associated with the desired outcomes for the department.
• Serves as a direct or indirect resource for the department's organizational needs.
• Works to influence and serve as an advisor by communicating the business strategy to Executive leadership, City Officials ,or policy makers both internal and external to the department.
• Confers with the stakeholders to execute comprehensive program development which impacts the departmental policy initiatives.
• Provides solutions to complex problems and works to resolve difficult issues between involved parties.
• This position may have the responsibility for the development and monitoring of a departmental budget.
• Develops and evaluates short range and long range strategic plans and establishes the criteria for a variety of human resources and business services projects, programs, and plans.
• Administers contracts and vendors to ensure delivery of agreed upon deliverables.
• Prepares and reviews reports as part of the process of monitoring and communicating performance results.
• Makes recommendations associated with purchasing and expenditures for departmental programs.
• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
• Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
• Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
• Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
• Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive