Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer (CCPO)

Pipe Recruit; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization based in South Burlington, VT is looking for a Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer to oversee compliance and privacy initiatives. This role requires a strong background in healthcare compliance with at least 5-7 years of experience. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in HIPAA and other regulatory frameworks, lead a team of compliance professionals, and serve as the primary contact for compliance matters. This is an on-site position with potential travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years in healthcare compliance/privacy.
• Expertise in HIPAA, fraud laws, and billing compliance.
• Strong ability to navigate complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement compliance programs.
• Serve as primary contact for compliance matters.
• Directly lead a team of compliance professionals.

Skills

Healthcare compliance/privacy expertise

Regulatory judgment

Stakeholder influence

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Masters in Healthcare Administration or related field

Job description

Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer (CCPO)

About the job Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer (CCPO)

Job Title: Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer (CCPO)

Location: South Burlington, VT (On-Site)

Travel: Up to 20%

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Privacy Strategy Design, implement, and monitor system-wide programs to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
Regulatory Leadership Serve as the primary contact for federal/state agencies on compliance and privacy matters.
Team Management Directly lead a team of 12, including Compliance Officers, Privacy Analysts, and Auditors.
Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Legal, Cybersecurity, and Operations to address compliance gaps and security risks.
Board & Executive Reporting Provide independent updates to the Audit Committee and executive leadership on critical issues.

What Were Looking For

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred (or Masters in Healthcare Admin, Business, or related field).

Experience:

• 5-7+ years in healthcare compliance/privacy, including leadership in a hospital or health system.
• Expertise in HIPAA, fraud laws (False Claims Act, Stark Law), and billing compliance.
• Proven ability to navigate complex organizations and influence stakeholders.

Leadership Skills:

• Strong regulatory judgment with the ability to balance independence and collaboration.
• Experience managing compliance audits, investigations, and corrective actions.