Senior Privacy Program Leader - HIPAA & Privacy-by-Design

Blue Shield of CA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellarus seeks a Principal Privacy Program Specialist to oversee and strengthen the privacy program within the Privacy Office. You will translate complex privacy requirements into actionable guidance, partner across the organization to embed privacy considerations into product and business initiatives, and support responsible data use.

You will help build a culture of privacy, accountability, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree or HS Diploma with 4 years of additional relevant experience
• Requires 10 years of prior relevant experience
• Extensive experience in healthcare, legal services, privacy, audit, or investigative services
• Mastery of state and federal privacy laws including HIPAA/HITECH, CMIA, and privacy-related consumer protections such as TCPA
• Privacy certifications such as CHPC, CIPP/US, or similar credentials preferred

Responsibilities

• Help shape and strengthen Stellarus's privacy program, translating complex privacy requirements into practical guidance and processes
• Partner across the organization to identify and manage privacy risks, embed privacy into business initiatives, and support responsible use of data
• Advise on privacy by design and data handling; monitor privacy risks and coordinate privacy incident response
• Report to the Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer and collaborate with leadership to advance a culture of privacy, accountability, and compliance

Skills

Privacy law expertise

Privacy program leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant experience

10 years of prior relevant experience

Job description

Stellarus seeks a Principal Privacy Program Specialist to oversee and strengthen the privacy program within the Privacy Office. You will translate complex privacy requirements into actionable guidance, partner across the organization to embed privacy considerations into product and business initiatives, and support responsible data use.

You will help build a culture of privacy, accountability, and compliance.