The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) is building a state-of-the-art cybersecurity program to safeguard the critical transit infrastructure of our nation's capital. The Data Privacy & Security Officer I will support an emerging function centered on safeguarding Metro's sensitive information through the practical application of privacy, security, and data protection controls and principles. This role will report to the Data Security Officer and will help ensure that personal and sensitive data is classified, stored, and managed appropriately; assist in the identification and evaluation of data-related risks; and support compliance with internal security policies and external regulatory requirements. By collaborating with stakeholders across multiple departments and documenting key data protection processes, the Officer I will play a foundational role in strengthening Metro's security and privacy posture. The Officer I will contribute to a range of data security and protection initiatives, including supporting the privacy threshold analysis (PTA)/privacy impact assessment (PIAs) process, monitoring data security alerts for triage and escalation, and assisting with remediation and compliance tasks. This position is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter with a strong sense of initiative, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating across technical and business functions to define and improve new workflows. Familiarity with tools supporting data governance policies, data labeling, and risk is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will bring a working knowledge of data privacy frameworks, emerging risk considerations, and cybersecurity practices with a focus on building scalable processes to support a best-in-class security program. As a member of the Data Security team, the Officer I will contribute to both routine data governance tasks and broader initiatives with the goal of protecting of Metro's critical data against evolving cyber threats.