The proposed changes would create a new data and artificial intelligence division and realign the chief data officer under OCIO. #
The Department of Housing and Urban Development plans to reorganize its Office of the Chief Information Officer, including creating a new division focused on data and artificial intelligence, according to a notice published in the Federal Register on Tuesday.
HUD is planning to overhaul offices across the department to address staffing reductions stemming from the Trump administration’s efforts to downsize the federal government. HUD aims to begin implementing the changes by the end of fiscal year 2026, with full implementation expected in fiscal year 2027.
“The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) will reorganize to drive efficiency and align our work and services around a portfolio and product-based construct,” the notice says.
“This reorganization will enable HUD to evolve into a 21st-century delivery organization that leverages best-in-class industry practices around product management and development, security, and operations,” it adds.
As part of the overhaul, HUD plans to establish a division for data and AI “to ensure HUD is staffing and prioritizing data and SI appropriately.” The Trump administration refers to AI as SI, or super intelligence. The chief technology officer will oversee the new division.
The department also plans to establish a design and experience division, as well as a customer experience division, to better align responsibilities and improve service delivery.
Additionally, HUD plans to consolidate core office functions such as budget, acquisition and resourcing into one office division. Contract and financial management responsibilities would be realigned to eliminate redundancies.
The reorganization would also move the department’s chief data officer from the Office of Policy Development and Research to the OCIO, placing the role within the department’s technology organization.
HUD did not respond to Nextgov/FCW’s request for comment.