Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst - Privacy

Delta Dental Ins.; United States; On-site; USD 71,400 - 149,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching contributions

100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits

Generous paid time off and holidays

Career development and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Delta Dental Ins. is seeking a Privacy Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst to lead efforts in regulatory compliance with an emphasis on U.S. privacy laws. The role involves managing compliance initiatives, assessing legislative changes, and providing guidance across departments.

The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of related healthcare experience, project management expertise, and knowledge of privacy laws. This position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to a critical area of the business.

Qualifications

• 4 or more years of healthcare experience.
• Experience in health insurance or healthcare privacy compliance.
• Ability to work under pressure with short deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Project manage team initiatives to improve privacy processes.
• Collaborate with legal and IT to maintain compliance.
• Develop privacy policies and standards.

Skills

Project management skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of U.S. privacy laws and regulations

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

CIPP, CHC, or other related certifications

Master's or other advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Privacy management tools and platforms

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

The Privacy Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst is responsible for leading and driving complex regulatory and compliance initiatives with a specialized emphasis on privacy laws and data protection regulations. This role plays a critical part in promoting a culture of compliance and reducing enterprise risk related to noncompliance with federal and state privacy laws and regulations, including HIPAA, HITECH, CCPA, and other applicable healthcare data protection standards. The analyst monitors legislative and regulatory developments, assesses their impact on business operations, and leads and supports the implementation of privacy compliance initiatives. As a subject matter expert, the analyst provides strategic guidance to internal stakeholders, conducts privacy risk assessments, and collaborates cross‑functionally to strengthen the organization’s privacy posture.

Base Pay Information

Pay Grade 20. $71,400 - $149,500 nationally. Actual pay may vary based on assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, and other factors.

Responsibilities

• Project manage team and departmental initiatives to improve privacy program processes, create efficiencies, and support enterprise strategic goals.
• Effectively report on privacy compliance performance, risks, and key performance indicators to key stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Collaborate with legal, cybersecurity, data governance, IT, and business partners to implement and maintain privacy compliance requirements, processes, and controls.
• Enhance the privacy posture of the organization by leading and managing privacy compliance initiatives and projects.
• Establish a privacy‑by‑design program to integrate privacy principles into products and services, ensuring data use meets established compliance requirements.
• Serve as a contributor to client due diligence questionnaires, RFPs, and other privacy related inquiries regarding the organization’s privacy program.
• Provide privacy guidance and recommendations to business partners on privacy‑related matters, including data handling and consent management.
• Serve as a contact for Business Associate Agreements, Data Protection Agreements, Information Security Agreements, Non‑Disclosure Agreements, and other privacy and confidentiality contract provision reviews.
• Develop and maintain privacy policies, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with and mentor junior staff to support their development and contribute to a more robust and agile privacy program.

Qualifications

• 4 or more years of healthcare work experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• CIPP, CHC, cybersecurity, or other related privacy and security certifications preferred.
• Master’s or other advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in health insurance or healthcare privacy compliance.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to organize and track projects in an agile environment and provide executive‑level status updates.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills to effectively manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical skills to assess organizational impact and implementation options for privacy and security regulations.
• Experience with privacy management tools and platforms.
• Ability to work under pressure with short deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑motivated with natural curiosity to expedite independent learning and proactively identify opportunities for privacy program improvements.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Knowledge of U.S. privacy laws and regulations.
• Comfortable working in gray areas and navigating ambiguities.
• Ability to collaborate, mobilize others, and influence without authority by building trust and communicating effectively.
• Ability to adopt, use, and recommend new technology and AI tools to improve business processes and privacy program maturity.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.
• Working knowledge of SharePoint.

Benefits

• Competitive base and incentive pay
• 401(k) with robust matching and non‑matching contributions
• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
• 100% employer‑paid dental and vision benefits
• Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
• Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and birthday off
• Career development, tuition reimbursement, and recognition program
• Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program

Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations

This position requires the applicant to undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and various city and state ordinances.

Important Work Authorization Information

Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Delta Dental Ins. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Individuals seeking employment at Delta Dental are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, actual or perceived physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected category. Delta Dental is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.