Principal Privacy Program Architect

Blue Shield of CA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellarus is seeking a Principal Privacy Program Specialist to lead and strengthen its privacy program, translating complex requirements into practical guidance and coordinating cross-functional privacy efforts. The role focuses on privacy by design, data governance, and incident response to support compliant products and services.

You will partner across the organization to identify privacy risks, embed privacy into business initiatives, and promote a culture of privacy, accountability, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or HS Diploma/GED with 4 years of additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in healthcare, legal services, privacy, audit, or investigative services.
• Mastery level knowledge of state and federal privacy laws (HIPAA/HITECH, CMIA, TCPA).
• Privacy certifications such as CHPC, CIPP/US or similar preferred.
• Experience in healthcare technology environment preferred.
• Experience with privacy-by-design, product privacy, data governance, or privacy technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape and strengthen Stellarus's privacy program with practical guidance.
• Translate complex privacy requirements into policies and processes.
• Partner across the organization to identify and manage privacy risks.
• Embed privacy considerations into business initiatives and data handling.
• Support responsible use of data and privacy incident response coordination.
• Foster a culture of privacy, accountability, and compliance.

Skills

Healthcare privacy

Privacy laws knowledge

Privacy-by-design

Data governance

Auditing experience

Product privacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience

Job description

Stellarus is seeking a Principal Privacy Program Specialist to lead and strengthen its privacy program, translating complex requirements into practical guidance and coordinating cross-functional privacy efforts. The role focuses on privacy by design, data governance, and incident response to support compliant products and services.

You will partner across the organization to identify privacy risks, embed privacy into business initiatives, and promote a culture of privacy, accountability, and