Privacy Oversight Manager – Employment Development Department

ISC2 East Bay Chapter; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 104,758 - 140,381; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness center with showers

Secure bike storage

100% cost coverage of public transit

Close to major freeways and downtown

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A state agency in Sacramento is looking for an experienced Privacy Oversight Manager. In this role, you will head the privacy program, ensuring compliance with privacy laws while implementing privacy controls that protect personal data. Your responsibilities will include advising senior leadership, enforcing privacy policies, and leading a team in integrating privacy into organizational practices. This position offers a competitive salary and the possibility for a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications as stated in Classification Specification(s).
• Experience in leading privacy programs is essential.
• Ability to manage compliance with privacy laws.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the department-wide privacy vision.
• Draft and enforce privacy policies and procedures.
• Advise leadership on privacy risk and regulations.
• Integrate privacy controls early in software development.
• Supervise privacy analysts during legal processes.

Skills

Privacy leadership

Policy enforcement

Regulatory coordination

Compliance management

Team mentorship

Education

Relevant experience in privacy or IT management

Job description

Privacy Oversight Manager – Information Technology Manager I

Salary: $9,387.00 – $12,579.00 per month
Location: Sacramento County, California – 1416 9th Street, Sacramento

Job Summary

Are you seeking a fast‑paced, challenging role that offers valuable privacy experience, diverse tasks, and regular interaction with managers and staff in the Information Technology Branch? The Employment Development Department (EDD) is looking for an experienced privacy expert to head the agency's privacy program and act as the top authority on both state and federal privacy laws. This position involves applying advanced privacy‑by‑design, privacy governance, and compliance strategies to create, implement, and manage organizational privacy controls that safeguard personal data, meet breach‑notification legal requirements, and support the department's key initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Privacy Leadership – Define and communicate the department‑wide privacy vision, aligning it with the California Information Practices Act, State Administrative Manual Chapter 5300, and the NIST Privacy Framework. Translate strategic intent into practical privacy controls across all business units.
• Privacy Policy Enforcement – Draft, maintain, and enforce privacy policies, procedures, and standards. Ensure all system owners complete Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) / Privacy Threshold Assessments (PTAs) and publish required Notice on Collection statements.
• Regulatory & Legal Coordination – Partner with Legal, Risk, Contracts, and Disclosure Officers to embed privacy requirements in data sharing agreements, vendor contracts, and procurement processes. Prepare and certify breach notification notices in accordance with Cal. Civ. Code 1798.82‑1798.84.
• Privacy by Design Implementation – Lead a dedicated team that integrates privacy controls early in the software development lifecycle (SDLC) using the NIST Privacy Framework and industry best practices (data minimization, purpose limitation, built‑in security).
• E‑Discovery & Litigation Support – Supervise privacy analysts handling legal holds, subpoenas, and search warrants. Ensure compliance with the EDD Electronic Access Standard, data sharing agreements, and acceptable use policies during investigations.
• Stakeholder Advisory & Reporting – Advise senior leadership on privacy risk, emerging regulations, and strategic initiatives. Deliver executive briefings, quarterly KPI reports (PTA/PIA completion rates, breach notification turnaround, privacy‑by‑design adoption), and act as the primary internal/external point of contact for privacy inquiries and data subject requests.
• Vendor & Contract Oversight – Work with Procurement to embed confidentiality clauses in vendor contracts, train contract monitors, and monitor third‑party compliance with state and federal privacy standards.
• Team Mentorship & Training – Coach and develop privacy analysts, associates, and other staff in privacy best practices, regulatory requirements, and investigative techniques.
• Continuous Improvement – Research evolving privacy legislation and emerging technologies; recommend enhancements to privacy controls, monitoring tools, and audit processes to keep the department ahead of privacy threats.

Minimum Requirements

See the Class Specification for detailed minimum qualifications. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Benefits

• Fitness center with showers
• Secure bike storage
• Work café with micro market
• Two private outdoor courtyards for employees
• 100% cost coverage of public transit including light rail, bus, or licensed public conveyance
• Close to major freeways, light rail, and transit stops
• Close to downtown shopping and restaurants
• Close to the Golden 1 Center and Sutter Health Park
• Work‑day benefits coverage and professional development opportunities as specified in the EDD benefits package

Working Conditions

Hybrid Work Schedule: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and may change as business needs arise. Employees are required to report to the headquarters office on their assigned in‑office days.

Travel: Employees may be required to travel to meetings or events; travel expenses are the responsibility of the employee.

Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Contact Information

Hiring Unit Contact: Manrajpreet Singh Atwal
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[e-mail]
Contact reasonable accommodation requests to the interview scheduler at the time of scheduling.

EEO Contact: EEO Officer
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[e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or related medical conditions. The State of California is also committed to a drug‑free workplace and expects all employees to comply with applicable laws and policies.