# HUD Names David Julian CIO

HUD has named David Julian as its chief information officer, following Eric Sidle’s departure, placing a new leader over an IT organization that has experienced several leadership changes. HUD’s FY2026 IT funding is $365 million, down $18 million, while appropriations language allows prior-year unobligated balances to support specified priorities. The announcement includes no solicitation or contract award, so it signals a change in agency leadership and funding context rather than an immediate procurement opportunity.

- Companies pursuing HUD enterprise IT work can assess potential opportunities against the $365 million FY2026 IT funding level and the stated provision for prior-year balances; those funds are not identified as contract awards.
- The CIO transition is relevant to contractors positioning IT capabilities for HUD, but the signal does not identify new requirements, acquisition vehicles, or procurement timelines.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

### Sources
- [HUD officially elevates former EV engineer David Julian to CIO | FedScoop](https://fedscoop.com/hud-cio-david-julian-eric-sidle) - FedScoop