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

Blue Shield of CA; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellarus is seeking a Principal Privacy Program Specialist to oversee and advance the company-wide privacy program. You will translate complex privacy requirements into practical guidance, policies, and processes to support HIPAA/HITECH, CMIA, and TCPA compliance.

You will collaborate across business units to identify privacy risks, embed privacy into initiatives, and guide responsible data use, helping Stellarus build trust and a culture of accountability and compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree or GED and 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Requires 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) and privacy protections.
• Privacy certifications such as CHPC or CIPP/US preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer.
• 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 and embed privacy into business initiatives.
• Support responsible use of data and advance a culture of privacy and compliance.

Skills

Privacy leadership

Data governance

Privacy by design

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree or GED

CHPC or CIPP/US

Job description

Stellarus is seeking a Principal Privacy Program Specialist to oversee and advance the company-wide privacy program. You will translate complex privacy requirements into practical guidance, policies, and processes to support HIPAA/HITECH, CMIA, and TCPA compliance.

You will collaborate across business units to identify privacy risks, embed privacy into initiatives, and guide responsible data use, helping Stellarus build trust and a culture of accountability and compliance.