Maximus · 9 hours ago
Privacy Officer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$69K/yr - $75K/yr
5+ years expMaximus is currently hiring for a Privacy Officer to support their Arkansas No Wrong Door project. This remote position involves providing advice on compliance matters and ensuring adherence to privacy protocols, while also managing privacy risk assessments and conducting training related to compliance and privacy.
Business Process Automation (BPA)ConsultingEducationGovernmentGovTechHealth CareInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Review reported incidents related to potential or actual privacy, security, or data breaches
Coordinate the incident or breach management process (as appropriate) with project management, DOH and the corporate Privacy and Data Protection Office
Work with project management, DOH and the corporate Privacy and Data Protection Office to develop and disseminate all required notifications of suspected or actual breach of protection of protected health information or personally identifiable information
Mentor Privacy Specialists with incident investigations and review privacy reports and deliverables
Conduct project related privacy risk assessments and internal audits
Review privacy practices and supports periodic compliance audits of sub-contractors and vendors for the project site to assure compliance with contract requirements, quality principles and Business Associate Agreements
Manage the collection, analysis and reporting of privacy program data and metrics
Develop departmental work instructions and reference materials
Develop project privacy and security training and awareness materials
Conduct training regarding compliance, privacy, and quality awareness
Prepare data in support of regularly scheduled meetings, facilitating as required
Support the effectiveness of the quality management system and complies with ISO 9001
Support the Compliance Manager with assigned duties and acts as the department’s subject matter expert
Responsible for maintaining confidentiality in daily tasks
Maintain current knowledge of the federal and state rules, regulations, and guidance related to security and privacy including but not limited to HIPAA, HITECH, Federal Exchange regulations (ACA regulations)
Maintain awareness of corporate and project privacy and security policies and procedures
Develop, maintain, document and report on the Contractor's privacy measures
Ensure the system complies with all current and future federal and state privacy regulations and standards
Conduct audits and implement safeguards to maintain data integrity and confidentiality, specifically in regard to Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Lead initiatives to train contractor and DHS employees, as requested, on compliance requirements and privacy best practices
Provides support for external privacy audits
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 5+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience managing or in a key management position for a large-scale government human services project, including a minimum of three (3) years of that experience in a Privacy Officer role (or a role of similar scope and responsibility)
Must have excellent communication skills, writing skills, facilitation skills, and formal presentation skills
Must be willing and able to travel to Little Rock, AR as business and/or client needs dictate
Internet speed of 20mbps or higher required (you can test this by going to www.speedtest.net)
Connectivity to the internet via either Wi-Fi or Category 5 or 6 ethernet patch cable to the home router
Must currently and permanently reside in the Continental US
Preferred
Preferred Certifications: Certified Health Care Privacy and Security (CHPS), Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), OffSec Certified Professional (OSCP), OffSec Certified Professional Plus (OSCP+), Junior Penetration Tester (PT1), Practical SOC Analyst Associate (PSAA), Practical Web Pentest Associate (PWPA), Practical Web Pentest Professional (PWPP), Practical Junior Penetration Tester (PJPT), Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Benefits
Work/Life Balance Support – Flexibility tailored to your needs!
Competitive Compensation – Bonuses based on performance included!
Comprehensive Insurance Coverage – Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.
Future Planning – Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching
Paid Time Off Package – Enjoy PTO, Holidays, and extended sick leave, along with Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
Holistic Wellness Support – Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Recognition Platform – Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.
Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your ongoing education and development.
Employee Perks and Discounts – Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.
Maximus Wellness Program and Resources – Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.
Professional Development Opportunities: Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences.
Company
Maximus
Providing government technology services, digitally enabled customer experiences, and clinical health services that change lives.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.93M2010-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $7.93M
Leadership Team
Elisabeth Schmidt
Senior Vice President
Michael Mateer
Sr. Vice President, Enterprise Technology
Recent News
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