Global Privacy Counsel - Data Privacy Lead (Hybrid)

Amentum; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Compliance Counsel to lead our global data privacy program and support broader corporate compliance. The role blends privacy leadership (75%) with corporate governance (25%) in a hybrid setup, reporting to the Reston, VA area when on-site.

Requires US citizenship, a JD, and 5+ years in privacy/compliance. Responsibilities include DPIAs, data mapping, DPAs/BAAs, incident response, and training.

Qualifications

• Must have US citizenship.
• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license and in good standing with at least one state bar.
• Typically 5+ years of legal experience focusing on data privacy and corporate compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead global data privacy compliance program (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA) and data mapping.
• Review and negotiate privacy terms in contracts (DPAs/BAAs).
• Coordinate incident response with InfoSec and IT teams.
• Develop and deliver privacy/compliance training and awareness.
• Support internal audits, investigations, and remediation actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external counsel.

Skills

Global data privacy laws

Compliance guidance

Contract negotiation

Data mapping & DPIAs

Internal audits & investigations

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Compliance Counsel to lead our global data privacy program and support broader corporate compliance. The role blends privacy leadership (75%) with corporate governance (25%) in a hybrid setup, reporting to the Reston, VA area when on-site.

Requires US citizenship, a JD, and 5+ years in privacy/compliance. Responsibilities include DPIAs, data mapping, DPAs/BAAs, incident response, and training.