HIPAA Privacy Officer (Administrative Officer 3)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Annville (Lebanon County); Híbrido; USD 69.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Annville, PA seeks a HIPAA Privacy Officer to guide privacy and security across the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. You will shape policy, training, and compliance, serving as the agency's subject matter expert on HIPAA privacy while safeguarding sensitive information and influencing leadership decisions.

The role includes policy development, investigations, oversight of privacy audits, and coordination with IT and agency partners.

Formación

• Minimum experience in administrative roles or equivalent government positions.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and related compliance requirements.
• Ability to develop policies, procedures and training materials.

Responsabilidades

• Lead privacy and compliance activities and develop HIPAA policies.
• Coordinate investigations, training, reporting and correspondence.
• Collaborate with IT and agency partners on privacy and data security.
• Perform privacy audits and present findings to leadership.
• Manage executive correspondence and records related to privacy.

Conocimientos

HIPAA privacy

Policy development

Investigations

Data security

Descripción del empleo

Salary: $69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Location: Lebanon County, PA

Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number: N-2026-62030

Department: Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division: MV Cmplnc Ethcs

Opening Date: 11/06/2026

Closing Date: 11/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 08650

Position Number: 00170172

Union: Non-Union

Bargaining Unit: A3

Pay Group: ST08

Bureau / Division Code: 00138001

Bureau / Division: Compliance and Ethics

Worksite Address: Fort Indiantown Gap

Worksite Address: Edward Martin Hall

City: Annville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 17003

Contact Name: Mia Woods

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Do you thrive in positions where you can provide strategic direction, influence decision-making, and strengthen agency-wide compliance efforts? As the HIPAA Privacy Officer with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), you will serve as the agency's subject matter expert on HIPAA privacy and security while helping shape policy, training, and compliance efforts. DMVA carries a unique mission of serving Pennsylvania veterans and their families while supporting the Pennsylvania National Guard, creating a meaningful environment for impactful work. Your expertise will help safeguard sensitive information, guide leadership decisions, and strengthen agency-wide compliance. Bring your knowledge and strategic perspective to an organization where your contributions can influence lasting improvements.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position serves as the agency's HIPAA Privacy Officer, leading privacy and compliance activities, developing policy, coordinating investigations, and supporting adherence to federal and state requirements. The role also provides high-level guidance, training, reporting, and correspondence management functions that support agency operations. As a HIPAA Privacy Officer, you will perform the following duties:

• Policy Development: Develop implement and maintain HIPAA privacy policies procedures and training programs
• Compliance Oversight: Monitor adherence to privacy laws regulations and agency standards while providing expert guidance
• Privacy Investigations: Conduct investigations review complaints analyze potential violations and coordinate required reporting
• Security Coordination: Collaborate with information technology and agency partners to address privacy and data security matters
• Audit And Reporting: Perform privacy audits evaluate compliance effectiveness and present findings to leadership
• Correspondence Management: Oversee executive correspondence tracking records management and related quality control processes

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 45-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to five days during each ten-day pay period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Annville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Administrative Officer 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management of staff work in public or private organization, including experience in personnel management budgeting or procurement; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four-year college or university; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must obtain and maintain a valid certification as Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) within 24 months of hire.
• You must possess a valid federal or state-issued photo ID and pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Certifications in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), and Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC)
• Experience in progressively responsible and varied health care management or compliance work
• Experience with health care regulations
• Experience with direct health care compliance
• Experience conducting investigations
• Experience in data collection and analysis

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.