Strategic IT Lead - Data, GIS & Apps

City of Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Arlington is seeking an IT Manager for Data and Development to provide leadership over Enterprise GIS, data management, web and application development. You will supervise GIS, Data, and Web teams and guide technology solutions that support operations.

This role emphasizes strategic planning, stakeholder communication, and adherence to IT governance, security standards, and CJIS. You will drive system reliability, continuous improvement, and innovative projects across city

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 5 years of technical leadership.
• Experience supervising GIS, data, and web teams and aligning IT with business goals.
• Strong knowledge of ITSM, data security standards, and CJIS compliance.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Data Administration, Web, and GIS teams and prioritize work.
• Oversee enterprise GIS, data management, and application development.
• Establish standards, procedures, and best practices for system development and operations.

Skills

IT leadership

ITSM frameworks

Data security (PCI, PHI, CJIS)

GIS technologies

Database management

Web development

Project planning

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, GIS, or related field

Tools

GIS software

Database management systems

Reporting tools

Web development frameworks

Job description

The City of Arlington is seeking an IT Manager for Data and Development to provide leadership over Enterprise GIS, data management, web and application development. You will supervise GIS, Data, and Web teams and guide technology solutions that support operations.

This role emphasizes strategic planning, stakeholder communication, and adherence to IT governance, security standards, and CJIS. You will drive system reliability, continuous improvement, and innovative projects across city