Chief Executive Officer Jobs in Texas
Chief Executive Officer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in energy, technology, financial services, and healthcare across a market that ranges from emerging startup leaders to heads of Fortune 500 enterprises. Houston, Dallas, and Austin lead hiring, with major employers including ExxonMobil, AT&T, and Dell Technologies maintaining deep executive leadership pipelines in the state. The most in-demand specialties center on operational transformation, P&L ownership, and board-level stakeholder management within capital-intensive or high-growth Texas industries. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Why USAA?
At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.
Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.
We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.
The Opportunity
As a dedicated AVP, Corporate Communications, you will lead the strategy and execution of communications for USAA's CEO and the Association. You will serve as a trusted counselor and principal architect of the CEO's voice while shaping the Association narrative that brings USAA's mission, member-owned structure, values and distinctive service to the military community to life. You will translate business strategy, leadership priorities, governance matters and complex or sensitive issues into clear, authentic and compelling communications for employees, members, media, policymakers, industry audiences and other stakeholders. This highly visible, hands-on leadership role requires strong executive presence, exceptional writing and editorial judgment, discretion, speed, strong business acumen, along with deep experience in external communications, media strategy, media relations and consumer brand PR. The ideal candidate will be a strategic communications leader who can connect the CEO's communications to the broader Association story, member value and enterprise reputation.
We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position must be based in San Antonio, TX. Relocation assistance is available for this position.
What you'll do:
- Serves as a trusted communications counselor to the CEO, shaping executive positioning, visibility and thought leadership across media, industry, employee, member and other high-profile engagements.
- Lead Association-wide integrated communications strategies and campaigns around the company’s most important business, brand and reputational priorities, connecting earned media, owned channels, executive communications, social and internal communications
- Bring deep consumer brand communications expertise, translating business strategy, consumer insights and cultural trends into relevant, compelling stories that strengthen brand preference, reputation and engagement.
- Set and lead Association media strategy, including proactive storytelling, national and business media engagement, major announcements, issues management and reputation-defining moments.
- Lead communications around complex, high-visibility issues, providing senior leaders with sound judgment, scenario planning and clear recommendations in fast-moving or reputationally sensitive environments.
- Operate as both a strategist and storyteller, identifying the communications opportunity behind business priorities and building the narrative, audience strategy, channel approach and activation plan required to bring it to life.
- Bring a strong external orientation, with an understanding of the media and cultural landscape and the ability to identify emerging issues, opportunities and conversations that should inform Association communications strategy.
What you have:
- Serves as a trusted communications counselor to the CEO, shaping executive positioning, visibility and thought leadership across media, industry, employee, member and other high-profile engagements.
- Lead Association-wide integrated communications strategies and campaigns around the company’s most important business, brand and reputational priorities, connecting earned media, owned channels, executive communications, social and internal communications
- Bring deep consumer brand communications expertise, translating business strategy, consumer insights and cultural trends into relevant, compelling stories that strengthen brand preference, reputation and engagement.
- Set and lead Association media strategy, including proactive storytelling, national and business media engagement, major announcements, issues management and reputation-defining moments.
- Lead communications around complex, high-visibility issues, providing senior leaders with sound judgment, scenario planning and clear recommendations in fast-moving or reputationally sensitive environments.
- Operate as both a strategist and storyteller, identifying the communications opportunity behind business priorities and building the narrative, audience strategy, channel approach and activation plan required to bring it to life.
- Bring a strong external orientation, with an understanding of the media and cultural landscape and the ability to identify emerging issues, opportunities and conversations that should inform Association communications strategy.
What sets you apart:
- Significant experience serving as the primary communications advisor to a CEO or enterprise C-suite executive while also shaping an institution-wide or Association narrative.
- Demonstrated success building an executive thought leadership platform and an institutional storytelling strategy that advance organizational purpose, stakeholder value and reputation.
- Experience developing communications for governance matters, organizational transformation, enterprise milestones or other Association-level priorities.
- Experience integrating CEO and Association communications across media relations, employee communications, social media, public affairs, brand, legal, risk, governance and other enterprise partners.
- US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.
Compensation range:
The salary range for this position is: $195,230 - $351,410.
USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).
Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position.
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
Long Term Incentive Plan: Cash payment for Executive level roles only, representing a cash payment which is both time and performance based.
Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.
Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.
USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Chief Executive Officer Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- FutureSight Ventures11F
- Quorum Services3

- Follett Corporation2

- Ardent Health Services2

- 8am1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chief executive officer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in business administration, finance, or a related field required
- Ten or more years of progressive leadership experience culminating in C-suite or divisional president roles
- Demonstrated P&L ownership with full accountability for revenues, expenses, and capital allocation
- Experience leading organizations within Texas's core sectors such as energy, technology, or healthcare
- Proven ability to engage boards of directors, institutional investors, and Texas regulatory bodies
- Strategic planning expertise including M&A integration, market expansion, and enterprise risk management
Chief Executive Officer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a chief executive officer in Texas?
Becoming a chief executive officer in Texas typically requires a bachelor's degree at minimum, with an MBA or advanced business degree strongly preferred by most large Texas employers and boards. There is no state-issued license specific to the role, but executives in regulated industries such as banking, insurance, or healthcare must satisfy the relevant Texas agency credentialing requirements. The practical path runs through progressive leadership roles, demonstrated results at the divisional or company level, and a strong network within Texas's dominant sectors of energy, technology, and healthcare.
How much do chief executive officers make in Texas?
Chief executive officers in Texas earn a median of about $257,850 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $121,130 for the lowest 10% to over $558,550 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire chief executive officers in Texas?
Employers hiring chief executive officers in Texas right now include FutureSight Ventures, Quorum Services, and Follett Corporation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Texas's concentration of corporate headquarters, private equity portfolio companies, and large regional health systems creates steady executive leadership demand across the state year-round.
Which Texas cities have the most chief executive officer jobs?
Austin, Houston, and San Antonio account for the largest share of chief executive officer openings in Texas. Houston's energy and petrochemical sector anchors executive demand there, while Dallas draws from a dense cluster of financial services and technology headquarters, and Austin's rapid growth in venture-backed technology companies continues to generate CEO searches for both early-stage and scaling organizations.
Are there remote chief executive officer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. About 64% of chief executive officer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the hands-on board engagement, site visits, and stakeholder relationships the role demands. The portions of the job most likely to be conducted remotely include investor calls, strategic planning sessions, and advisory functions for companies with distributed operations.
How can I get hired as a chief executive officer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a vice president or general manager role at a large Texas employer, where you can build full P&L accountability and board exposure before stepping into a CEO seat. Emerging leader programs at organizations like Texas Children's Hospital, Fluor Corporation, and major Texas-based private equity firms offer structured pathways for high-potential executives. Pursuing an MBA from a Texas institution such as the University of Texas McCombs School or Rice Jones School, combined with operational leadership of a meaningful business unit, accelerates the transition considerably.
Where can I find and apply to chief executive officer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to chief executive officer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your industry background and leadership level, then apply directly to the ones that fit your experience and goals.
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