Privacy Compliance Officer

  • Oregon Health Authority
  • Salem, OR
  • Jun 25, 2020
Full time Information Security

Job Description

The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for an IT Privacy expert with strong Risk Assessment Skills to join an excellent team and work to advance their IT Compliance efforts. 

 

What you will do!
As a Privacy Compliance Officer (PCO), you will provide direction and expertise on all aspects of information privacy, privacy compliance, and confidentiality within both agencies (OHA and DHS), serving as a subject matter expert in these areas.

 

In this role, you will be part of the Information Security and Privacy Office. Your responsibilities will include:

  1. Development and implementation of privacy policies and processes
  2. Development and maintenance of privacy practices and forms
  3. Identification of training needs
  4. Program process modifications
  5. Drafting and maintenance of agencies’ Notice of Privacy Practices
  6. Communications
  7. Monitoring and responding to privacy related complaints, incidents and issues related to unauthorized disclosure of individually identifiable information
  8. Responding to questions and inquiries relating to privacy and compliance
  9. Development and maintenance of agencies’ Oregon Administrative Rules on privacy
  10. Leadership on projects related to privacy and compliance

 

This position is designed and intended to satisfy federal, state and local rules requiring agencies and entities such to have a Privacy Officer. These laws include but are not limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). You will assign and delegate the responsibility and authority to agency staff, the Joint Privacy Committee, and other work groups for planning, coordinating and implementing policy and initiatives, and act as the privacy program manager.

 

You will work with all levels of management in state agencies, federal and national entities, and serve as a key point of contact with internal and external constituents on all issues pertaining to the protection of personally identifiable information for past and current clients of the agencies as well as employee information.

 

Additionally, you will lead the Joint Privacy Committee and may lead teams for projects as well as participate in initiatives for the ISPO. You may lead and participate in other committees as needed. You will function as a project manager or project sponsor with respect to federal and state rule and law changes and the agencies’ compliance with these changes.

 

 

What we are looking for:

  • Eight (8) years of professional-level experience in IT Privacy, Risk and Compliance. OR A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; AND Five (5) years of professional-level experience in IT Privacy, Risk and Compliance. OR A Master’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; AND Four (4) years of professional-level experience in IT Privacy, Risk and Compliance. OR A Doctor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; AND Three (3) years of professional-level experience in IT Privacy, Risk and Compliance.
  • Successful completion of CIPP-US and CIPM Certifications or ability to acquire these certifications within 12 months of hire.
  • Knowledge of federal, state and agency laws and guidelines pertaining to protection from the unauthorized disclosure of individually identifiable information.
  • A Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, public administration, business management or other relevant fields.
  • A law degree or related advanced degree with a specialty in Privacy Law.
  • Demonstrated experience with HIPPA/HITECH, PII and other varieties of protected information.
  • Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health disparities and collaborating with diverse, vulnerable and underrepresented populations.

 

 

What's in it for you?

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

 

 

LINK TO OFFICIAL STATE APPLICATION (required):

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OHA--Fairview-Industrial-Drive-3991/Privacy-Compliance-Officer_REQ-43497-1

Occupations

Computer-Network Security, Risk Management-Compliance, Other

URL

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OHA--Fairview-Industrial-Drive-3991/Privacy-Compliance-Officer_REQ-43497-1

Salary

$71,436 - $100,176 per year

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