Program Administration Specialist - Privacy

Guidehouse; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development

Paid holidays and parental leave

Job summary

A professional services firm is looking for an Information Privacy Analyst in Bethesda, MD. The role supports organizational privacy policy and compliance, implementing procedures for proper handling of personal information. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience, including specialized privacy experience. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. The firm offers a competitive salary range between $74,000 and $124,000, alongside a flexible benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of relevant experience, including one year of specialized privacy experience in a regulatory, compliance, or public-sector environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust.
• Understanding of IT systems and ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Information Privacy Analyst supporting privacy policy, compliance, and operational needs.
• Conduct and review privacy risk assessments including Privacy Threshold Analyses and Privacy Impact Assessments.
• Support incident and breach-response activities including documentation and reporting.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent analytical skills

Organizational abilities

Time-management abilities

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

Job Family

Regulatory Compliance & Security

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Information Privacy Analyst supporting organizational privacy policy, compliance, and operational needs.
• Provide policy and compliance recommendations aligned with the Privacy Act of 1974, E‑Government Act of 2002, FISMA 2014, OMB Circular A‑130, OMB Circular A‑108, OMB‑17‑12, and other governing statutes and policies.
• Implement privacy policies, procedures, and notices to ensure consistent and compliant handling of personal information.
• Conduct and review privacy risk assessments, including Privacy Threshold Analyses (PTAs), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), and assessments for third‑party websites, applications, and internal systems.
• Review procurement and contractual documentation to ensure privacy requirements and controls are properly addressed.
• Support assessment and authorization activities related to systems that collect, store, use, or process personally identifiable information (PII).
• Support incident and breach‑response activities, including documentation, coordination, and reporting.
• Assist with responding to requests for access to or amendment of personal records as required under applicable privacy laws.
• Contribute to privacy‑related training materials, awareness content, communications, and program resources.
• Support privacy program governance activities, meetings, and cross‑functional working groups.
• Produce high‑quality documentation, including reports, analyses, status updates, presentations, and tracking logs.
• Perform additional privacy‑related duties as needed.

What You Will Do

• Serve as an Information Privacy Analyst supporting organizational privacy policy, compliance, and operational needs.
• Provide policy and compliance recommendations aligned with the Privacy Act of 1974, E‑Government Act of 2002, FISMA 2014, OMB Circular A‑130, OMB Circular A‑108, OMB‑17‑12, and other governing statutes and policies.
• Implement privacy policies, procedures, and notices to ensure consistent and compliant handling of personal information.
• Conduct and review privacy risk assessments, including Privacy Threshold Analyses (PTAs), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), and assessments for third‑party websites, applications, and internal systems.
• Review procurement and contractual documentation to ensure privacy requirements and controls are properly addressed.
• Support assessment and authorization activities related to systems that collect, store, use, or process personally identifiable information (PII).
• Support incident and breach‑response activities, including documentation, coordination, and reporting.
• Assist with responding to requests for access to or amendment of personal records as required under applicable privacy laws.
• Contribute to privacy‑related training materials, awareness content, communications, and program resources.
• Support privacy program governance activities, meetings, and cross‑functional working groups.
• Produce high‑quality documentation, including reports, analyses, status updates, presentations, and tracking logs.
• Perform additional privacy‑related duties as needed.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Minimum THREE (3) years of relevant experience, including ONE (1) year of specialized privacy experience in a regulatory, compliance, or public‑sector environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and SharePoint.
• Understanding of IT systems and ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time‑management abilities.
• Ability to proactively seek clarification on assignments, requirements, and processes when needed.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their "PUBLIC TRUST" prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "PUBLIC TRUST" or SUITABILITY are preferred.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting a privacy program within a regulated, governmental, or highly controlled environment.
• Hands‑on experience preparing or reviewing PTAs, PIAs, or similar privacy evaluations.
• Familiarity with privacy frameworks, security standards, and compliance controls (e.g., NIST, FIPS, OMB‑style guidance, ISO‑aligned frameworks).
• Experience supporting breach response or incident handling.
• Background in records management, data governance, risk management, or cybersecurity.
• Professional certifications such as CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, Security+, or similar privacy/security credentials.

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. 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

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

• 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 variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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