Sr. Privacy Analyst

DSA; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Systems Analysts, Inc. (DSA) is seeking a Senior Privacy Analyst to join the National Privacy Program and drive privacy compliance across agency systems. You will lead PIA and SORN activities, ensure regulatory alignment, and train privacy stakeholders.

This role requires US citizenship and federal contracting experience. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, risk assessment expertise, and knowledge of FISMA and NIST guidelines.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's Degree and 7+ years in privacy, data protection, or information security compliance.
• Experience with U.S. federal government agencies or contractors.
• Experience assessing risk and advising on organizational controls.
• Knowledge of FOIA and the Privacy Act.
• Knowledge of Federal and Agency records management systems and policies.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and meet milestones.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with FISMA and NIST guidelines, including SP 800-53.

Responsibilities

• Provide privacy and data protection subject-matter expertise to drive privacy-by-design in processes and projects.
• Review PTA questionnaires to determine need for PII, PIAs, and SORNs.
• Evaluate PIAs for compliance and risk, and suggest mitigations.
• Lead privacy data calls across the agency.
• Assist with evaluating NIST SP 800-53 controls for agency systems.

Skills

Privacy & data protection

Risk assessment

Communication skills

NIST SP 800-53

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Telos Xacta IA Manager

CSAM

RSA Archer

SharePoint

Qlik Sense

Job description

All hired employees are expected to have experience with Microsoft Copilot and / or an approved equivalent AI solution.

Data Systems Analysts, Inc. (DSA) is a leading Information Technology and Management Consulting firm, delivering solutions to Federal, State and Local Government and commercial industry. We are best known for Knowledge & Information Management, Energy Management & Environmental Sustainability, Enterprise Systems Development & Operations and Cyber Security and Information Assurance. With offices in the DC Metropolitan Area and across the nation, we serve Fortune 500 decision makers and Federal, State and local government agencies throughout the U.S.

Location is Hybrid: Allows the candidate the ability to work onsite at DSA or customer site with potential for telework.

Work Location flexible with telework as approved.

Job Description

DSA is seeking a qualified Senior Privacy Analyst.

The ideal candidate will report directly to the Program Manager and have strong information privacy compliance skills and the ability to lead tasks with limited supervision. The Senior Privacy Analyst will be part of a federal National Privacy Program (NPP), which is responsible for implementing and maintaining agency level privacy policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. The Privacy Analyst will support compliance with the Agency's Privacy Program; assessing Privacy Threshold Analysis questionnaires, reviewing, and approving Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs); coordinating the publication of System of Record Notices (SORNs) with program offices; maintaining the official privacy act files, the Agency Federal Information System Registry, and providing and training or training opportunities for all key privacy personnel.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on privacy and data protection to help incorporate privacy-by-design into processes, critical projects and initiatives.
• Review PTA questionnaires used to determine if an information technology system contains PII, whether a PIA is required, whether a SORN is required, and if any other privacy requirements apply to the system.
• Evaluate PIA to ensure conformance with applicable legal, regulatory, and policy requirements for privacy; determine the risks and effects; and evaluate protections and alternative processes to mitigate potential privacy risks.
• Lead and coordinate privacy data calls across the Agency.
• Assist with the evaluation of NIST SP 800-53 Privacy controls which will be used to safeguard and secure PIA in Agency systems operating in the information environment.
• Maintain the Federal Information System (FIS) Registry for Privacy.
• Train Agency Liaison Privacy Official (LPOs) and other stakeholders, as required, on Privacy matters, topics, trends and issues relating to PTAs and PIAs.
• Ensure that the Agency is complying with Privacy laws, statutes, policies, and regulatory documents to safeguard PII and that Agency Stakeholders are addressing Privacy requirements, as outlined in published directives and are implemented with accurate information.
• Keep abreast of current developments in privacy laws, regulations and industry standards.
• Collect customer satisfaction and internal service performance feedback to foster continual improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• US Citizenship.
• Bachelor's Degree and minimum seven (7) + years of experience in a privacy, data protection, and/or information security compliance role.
• Experience working for a U.S. federal government Agency or contractor.
• Demonstrated experience assessing risk and advising on organizational controls. Compliance or auditing experience is also advantageous.
• Skill in applying government privacy laws, regulations, principles and policies to assignments involving the release of information to the public.
• Skill in conducting analyses of legislation and regulations to determine impact on program operations.
• Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act.
• Knowledge of Federal and Agency records management systems, regulations, principles and polices.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and meet multiple project milestones and deadlines as required by the client.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including delivery of client-ready work products and the ability to communicate complex technical issues to senior stakeholders and non-technical staff.
• Experience working with Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) requirements and NIST guidelines, including NIST SP 800-53.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage competing work assignments in a time sensitive environment.
• Keen attention to detail and the ability to solve problems using best practices and systematic approach.

Preferred Tool Experience

• Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Tools e.g., Telos Xacta IA Manager or similar like CSAM, RSA Archer, etc.
• CDM Dashboard
• SharePoint
• Qlik Sense

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Privacy certifications e.g., Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) or equivalent.

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The posted salary range is a good-faith estimate. Actual compensation will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors.

DSA - Salary Pay Range

$100,000 - $120,000 USD

Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. DSA requires background checks , where permitted , by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.