Policy Analyst Privacy Resource Center Support

Guidehouse Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Family sick time & holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Guidehouse Inc. in Bethesda, MD seeks a policy data analyst to research, analyze, and evaluate data for policy information, and to prepare status reports, management summaries and briefing papers identifying problems and recommending solutions.

The role emphasizes privacy in system lifecycles, privacy risk assessments, breach response coordination, and development of policies, training, and guidance, with frequent writing, presentations and collaboration with senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in government affairs, public policy, or related field.
• Minimum two years of privacy policy related experience.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated experience with policy analysis and evaluation.
• Experience writing policy briefs adhering to compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and evaluate data for policy information.
• Prepare status reports, management summaries and briefing papers identifying problems and recommendations.
• Analyze findings and recommend more efficient, economical ways to accomplish policy objectives.
• Coordinate with staff and offices to fulfill reporting requirements and prepare clear written reports.
• Translate findings into graphs, slides, and other visual or written products.
• Develop background materials, analyses, options, and recommendations for senior management.

Skills

Policy analysis

Research

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in government affairs, public policy, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Family :

Operational Effectiveness

Travel Required :

None

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do :

• Research, analyze, and evaluate data for policy information.
• Prepare a variety of status reports, management summaries and briefing papers which identify problems, assess the overall condition of work completed or in progress, and outline issues, solutions and recommendations.
• Analyze and evaluate findings and recommend more efficient, effective, and economical ways to accomplish policy objectives.
• Analyze and evaluate data, policies, practices, and procedures to identify relevant issues, draw conclusions, and develop informed recommendations and alternative courses of action.
• Conduct fact-finding and research to support the development, evaluation, and implementation of organizational policies and practices.
• Interpret requirements; collect, analyze, and validate information from multiple sources; verify facts; draw conclusions; and develop accurate, well-supported work products.
• Interpret, synthesize, and condense complex material from a variety of sources for use in reports, briefings, presentations, and other organizational deliverables.
• Develop background materials, analyses, options, and recommendations to support briefings and decision-making by senior management.
• Coordinate with staff and other offices to fulfill reporting requirements, including collecting and analyzing information and preparing clear, comprehensive written reports.
• Compile and organize data and translate findings into graphs, presentation slides, briefing materials, and other visual or written products.
• Attend meetings, workshops, seminars, and other relevant forums; analyze information presented and prepare concise summaries of key proceedings, findings, and relevant issues.
• Key activities include the integration of privacy into system lifecycles, reviewing and approving privacy documentation, supporting authorization activities, conducting privacy risk assessments, overseeing breach response coordination, developing and implementing privacy policies, training, and guidance.

What You Will Need :

• Bachelor's degree in government affairs, public policy, or related field
• Minimum TWO (2) years of privacy policy related experience.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Demonstrated experience with policy analysis and evaluation.
• Experience analyzing and/or writing policy briefs adhering to compliance standards.
• Ability to conduct research, collect data, and combine findings
• Knowledge of federal privacy laws and policies.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Experience in public health and/or health related policies preferred
• Privacy Program Certification, such as the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) is desired.
• Experience with Privacy Impact Assessments and System of Records Notices is very beneficial.
• Familiarity with information technology procurement lifecycle is useful.
• Able to apply analytical and critical thinking skills to analyze different types of information, solve problems, and support decisions being made.
• Effectively work in a team setting.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.

The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00-$108,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer :

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

Position may be eligible for a discretionary