Privacy Specialist
To achieve an organization’s mission, leaders need strong team members who can manage and create security requests, develop best practices and tools for privacy, and has expertise in the areas of security incidents. Whether assessing privacy requests or advising on processes, our clients need a consultant who can help manage privacy security. That is why we need you, an experienced Privacy Specialist who can provide high-quality support.
As part of our team, you'll serve as a strategic technical consultant to the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), helping conceptualize, create, and execute advanced government-funded research and development programs to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. Work with world-class scientists and engineers to support the development of high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems. Leverage technical expertise to provide strategic assessments of new technologies in support to senior ARPA-H decision makers. Maintain responsibility for producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assisting with the management of current programs, and facilitating commercialization of successfully developed technologies.
You'll serve as a Privacy Specialist supporting clients in their support privacy assessment, support privacy controls, and help clients respond to privacy requests. Your attention to detail, flexibility, communication skills, understanding of the client's mission, and problem-solving will enable the mission's success.
Collaborate with agency staff to complete and implement Privacy threshold Analyses (PTA), Third Party Website and Application Impact Assessments (TPWAs), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), and Internal PIAs in accordance with Departmental and federal requirements.
Advise staff when and how to complete a PIA, PTA, or TPWA including, but not limited to determine appropriate legal authorities and identifying the appropriate Systems of Records Notice (SORN) requirements.
Facilitate development of new SORNs and SORN modifications.
Review draft PTAs, PIAs, and TPWAs for adequacy and accuracy prior to submission to the agency Senior Official for Privacy (SOP) for reviewing and approval.
Maintain an up-to-date PTA, PIA, and TPWA inventory to support compliance with reporting requirements.
Ensure privacy risks and issues are addressed and agency processes comply with all relevant legal parties regarding privacy and unauthorized access to personally identifiable information.
Enter appropriate PIA activities and compliance documentation into the Cybersecurity Assessment Management (CSAM) tool.
Maintain an up-to-date repository of SORNs, including information on IT procurements.
Establish, implement, and administer appropriate privacy controls to manage privacy risks associated with agency IT systems.
Make recommendations regarding the authorization of the IT system.
Facilitate the development, editorial and drafting process centered on document management, deadlines, and workflow.
Support the approval process related to privacy compliance documents.
Collaborate with partners to identify PII and determine client risk level.
Analyze and review privacy and policy issues that may include conflicts, changes, and projected impact upon program office ability to manage privacy concerns.
Interact with system and program owners and officials and other federal agencies to identify and correct issues.
Establish protocols for responding to Privacy incidents and breaches.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
5 years of experience in a professional work environment
Experience with privacy provisions, including federal privacy law, policy, processes, and guidelines in policies, legislation, and regulation as it applies to federal agencies
Experience conducting privacy assessments and evaluations
Experience with federal government privacy
Experience with preparing guidance and instruction for privacy compliance procedures
Experience with evaluating agency IT investments for privacy risks so that privacy requirements and associated privacy controls and associated costs
Experience with compiling required privacy documentation and reviewing acquisition packages
Experience with addressing organizational privacy risks
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Nice If You Have:
Experience with U.S. government health organizations
Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to manage multiple short- and long-term projects effectively
Ability to pay strict attention to details and diligent adherence to deadlines and deliverables
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Vetting:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,600.00 to $172,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
EEO Commitment
We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
