Manager Privacy Office

Legal Division; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 92,700 - 167,500; Full time

Job summary

HCSC is seeking a senior privacy program leader to manage a team that analyzes, drafts, and negotiates privacy agreements across the organization. You will guide staff on HIPAA and other federal/state privacy requirements and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve complex privacy matters.

The role requires supervision experience and strong communication, with emphasis on incident management, policy development, and training, all within a hybrid work model in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years’ experience in healthcare, legal, privacy, or contracting; OR JD or MBA and 4 years of experience or equivalent degree; OR 10 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years of direct supervision experience.
• Knowledge and experience interpreting state/federal laws and healthcare regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the team responsible for analyzing, drafting, and negotiating privacy agreements.
• Analyze privacy laws and assess impact on HCSC operations; train others accordingly.
• Collaborate with Privacy Office and stakeholders to resolve complex privacy matters.
• Lead privacy incident management and breach notification oversight.

Skills

Legal experience

Privacy regulations

Direct supervision

Contracting experience

Communication skills

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

JD or MBA

10 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Job description

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

This position is responsible for day-to-day management of team that is responsible for analyzing, drafting, and negotiating various agreements that the HCSC Privacy Office is asked to opine to ensure HCSC is compliant with various federal and state privacy regulations. This position both manages those responsible for supporting key privacy initiatives and projects and is often responsible for driving key privacy initiatives. This position is expected to analyze the applicable privacy laws, rules, and regulations including HIPAA, and assess the impact on HCSC operations and processes as well as guide and train others to do the same. This position will collaborate with other members of the HCSC Privacy Office and stakeholders across the organization to resolve complex privacy matters. This position manages those who act as the privacy subject matter expert for HCSC when negotiating with customers, vendors, and other third parties, and will be required to act as the privacy subject matter expert for higher priority agreements. Additionally, this position requires an understanding of the management of privacy and security incidents and investigations with mitigation and correct actions; daily management of wholly owned subsidiary privacy compliance including development and oversight of operational privacy policies and procedures, and breach notification and digital privacy and may be required to provide support in these areas.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years’ experience in healthcare, legal, privacy, or contracting; OR JD or MBA and 4 years of experience or equivalent degree; OR 10 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years of direct supervision experience.
• Knowledge and experience interpreting state/federal laws.
• Experience with health care industry regulations.
• PC proficiency to include Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work with highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal skills to work with peers or across departments to resolve issues or complete projects/initiatives.
• Excellent facilitation, organizational, integration and presentations skills.

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of managing health care privacy breaches and incidents.
• Knowledge of RadarFirst or similar compliance software experience.
• Six sigma black belt certification or similar certification for process improvement.
• HIPAA, Privacy, or Compliance certifications, such as CHP, CHC, CHPC, CIPP, PMP, LSS, etc.

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Compensation: $92,700.00 - $167,500.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location

HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.