Manager, Health Plan Privacy & Privacy Operations / Job Req 755273986

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer (CCO/CPO), this position is responsible for strategically managing and developing the company's privacy program while providing executive-level guidance on privacy initiatives, risk management, and regulatory compliance to internal and external stakeholders. This position manages Privacy Office operations, leads strategic planning efforts, and oversees all regulatory interactions, investigations, and reporting functions. This position serves as a key strategic partner in developing and maintaining relationships with State agencies and internal stakeholders while providing leadership and mentorship to Privacy Office personnel and the greater staff at the Alameda Alliance. This position leads in communications with State agencies and internal departments for privacy-related communications, incidents, reports, and filings made on behalf of the Plan.

Principal responsibilities include:

• Develops and executes strategic privacy initiatives aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements
• Serves as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding HIPAA privacy matters.
• Builds and manages a comprehensive privacy program ensuring alignment with HIPAA federal and state laws including policy development.
• Leads and mentors Privacy Office staff, providing professional development opportunities, and building team capabilities.
• Designs and oversees privacy training programs.
• Establishes and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Establishes and maintains privacy risk management frameworks and metrics.
• Partners with Executive Management to develop privacy strategy.
• Oversees the ongoing maintenance and up keeep of the HIPAA Privacy & Security Program and related materials.
• Leads the Privacy & Security Joint Task Force and coordinates its initiatives and goals.
• Ensures the timely reporting of incidents to the appropriate regulatory agencies within the required timeframes.
• Supports the management of projects or privacy components of larger cross-functional projects by coordinating stakeholder contacts; recommends team resources based on project needs and team member strengths.
• Assists in the development, analysis, and management of project plans; and coordinates project schedules and resource forecasts.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal and state privacy laws and accreditation standards.
• Maintains knowledge of business products and related Alliance policies and procedures and alerts the compliance staff of non-compliance risks to the Plan, its members and its network.
• Conducts comprehensive privacy impact assessments.
• Completes other special projects and duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Strategic planning and program development.
• Team leadership and management.
• Executive-level communication.
• Communicating effectively and efficiently, internally and externally.
• Writing, reporting, researching, administration, and analysis.
• Developing verbal presentations.
• Leading and participating in internal and external committees and meetings.
• Risk assessment and mitigation.
• Stakeholder relationship management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant and close visual work at desk or computer.
• Constant sitting and working at desk.
• Constant data entry using keyboard and/or mouse.
• Frequent use of telephone headset.
• Frequent verbal and written communication with staff and other business associates by telephone, correspondence, or in person.
• Frequent lifting of folders and various other objects weighing between 0 and 30 lbs.
• Frequent walking and standing.

Number of Employees Supervised: 3-5

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION OR TRAINING EQUIVALENT TO:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration required, Master's Degree Preferred
• Advanced HIPAA Privacy certification preferred
• CIPP, CIPM, or equivalent privacy certification preferred

MINIMUM YEARS OF ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Five (5) years progressive privacy program management experience, with at least three (3) years in a leadership role managing staff.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS, ABILITIES, LICENSE):

• Expert knowledge of healthcare federal and state regulatory bodies and processes
• Expert knowledge of privacy laws applicable to the health plans
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing privacy programs
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Excellence in stakeholder management and executive communication
• Proven ability to influence and drive change across organizational boundaries
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with privacy risk assessment and management frameworks
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities
• Proficiency in correct English usage, grammar, and punctuation.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience in use of computer system software such as MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

SALARY RANGE: $121,730.28 - $182,595.42 annually

The Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and merit. We strive to have the best qualified person in every job. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. M/F/Vets/Disabled.