imagineeer · 6 days ago
Privacy Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expImagineeer is seeking an experienced Privacy Specialist to support the implementation and compliance of privacy programs for federal government clients. The role involves developing privacy policies, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with federal privacy regulations.
Computer Software
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain privacy policies, procedures, and standards
Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) for new and existing systems, programs, and processes
Monitor compliance with federal and applicable privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and the Privacy Act of 1974
Evaluate data collection practices to ensure proper consent mechanisms and data minimization principles
Provide expert guidance on privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default principles in the development of systems and processes
Respond to privacy-related inquiries, incidents, data breaches, and coordinate response efforts
Collaborate with security teams to ensure the alignment of privacy and data protection controls
Perform privacy risk assessments and recommend risk mitigation strategies
Continuously monitor the effectiveness of the privacy program and recommend improvements
Maintain accurate privacy documentation, including data inventories, records of processing, and compliance reports
Support privacy audits, assessments, and compliance reporting requirements to federal agencies and stakeholders
Assist in the development and delivery of privacy training and awareness initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Privacy, Information Security, Law, Public Policy, Information Technology, or a related field
5+ years of experience in privacy, data protection, compliance, or a related field
Demonstrated experience working with federal privacy requirements and government environments
Current privacy certification such as CIPP, CIPM, or equivalent
Proven experience with privacy program implementation, assessments, and compliance activities
Strong knowledge of U.S. federal privacy laws and regulations, including the Privacy Act, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, OMB Circular A-130, and NIST Privacy Framework
Solid understanding of data protection principles, privacy frameworks, and best practices
Proficiency in conducting privacy impact assessments (PIAs), risk assessments, and gap analyses
Strong analytical skills with a methodical, detail-oriented approach to compliance
Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory privacy requirements into clear, actionable guidance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interaction with technical teams, leadership, and non-technical stakeholders
Familiarity with security concepts, including encryption, data protection controls, and incident response
Ability to handle privacy incident response and coordination with stakeholders
Strong knowledge of privacy governance frameworks, including FIPPs, NIST, and ISO standards
Must be a U.S. Citizen capable of obtaining a Public Trust clearance
Preferred
Master's degree in Law, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Public Policy, or a related field
Additional privacy certifications such as CIPT, FIP, CDPSE, or equivalent
Legal background, privacy law education, or experience working with privacy attorneys
Experience working with classified systems and secure environments
Knowledge of emerging privacy technologies, including privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) and privacy automation tools
Familiarity with international privacy laws and cross-border data transfer regulations
Understanding of AI/ML privacy implications, privacy engineering principles, and risk mitigation related to automated systems
Experience in privacy tool implementation, including data discovery, classification, and data loss prevention (DLP) tools
Experience developing and delivering privacy training, workshops, or seminars
Public speaking experience and/or published privacy-related articles or research
Experience supporting privacy compliance for federal systems, including compliance with FISMA, FedRAMP, and CMMC
Strong risk management expertise, including alignment with NIST RMF
Benefits
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Health insurance
Paid time off
Company
imagineeer
We engage, empower, enable, and imagine a future where the patient, consumer, customer, and business is the center of everything you do.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase