Data Privacy Analyst

Public Health Solutions • New York, NY

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Privacy Analyst will help ensure the confidentiality, security, and compliance of sensitive data across the Center for Population Health Data Science (CPHDS) and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The analyst will guide data risk management practices, support the development of governance standards, and work with cross-functional teams to embed privacy-by-design principles in data systems and processes. The role supports compliance with city, state, and federal privacy laws while enabling secure and effective use of data for public health initiatives.

The position is based at the Health Department’s office in Long Island City, New York, with the possibility of hybrid work. The selected candidate will be employed by Public Health Solutions, the grant’s fiscal and administrative manager, and supervised by DOHMH. This temporary, grant-funded role ends in November 2027. The employee must reside in the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut) by the confirmed start date. Non-business-hours work is expected during emergencies. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 35 hours per week.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Data Science, Informatics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in data privacy, data governance, or data risk management.
• Strong understanding of data privacy laws and regulations and experience translating them into operational or technical guidance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must reside in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut by the confirmed start date.
• Available to work non-business hours during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), or equivalent.
• Experience assessing, implementing, and using AI tools in an organizational setting.
• Experience collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders and adapting communication styles to bridge knowledge gaps.
• Working knowledge of data architecture concepts, such as data pipelines, data warehouses, access controls, and APIs.
• Preference may be given to individuals residing in New York City’s five boroughs or surrounding New York State counties.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret federal, state, and local data privacy laws and regulations, including rules for sensitive health information, and translate them into actionable guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and structured data risk assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
• Assist programs in implementing data risk management techniques and processes, including identifying and classifying data assets, creating data governance strategies, identifying risks, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring compliance.
• Develop and implement policies and practices for data privacy, security, acceptable use, data governance, retention, and destruction.
• Guide adoption of privacy-by-design principles with data engineers and architects, aligning practices with governance frameworks such as the NIST Privacy Framework and HIPAA Safe Harbor, and interoperability standards such as HL7, FHIR, and FAIR data principles.
• Collaborate with data stewards and program managers to implement privacy-preserving techniques, such as de-identification, aggregation, pseudonymization, and synthetic data, for sharing line-level and tabular data while balancing utility and confidentiality.
• Contribute to the development of AI governance policies and assess AI tools to advance staff capacity while strengthening the Health Department’s risk strategies.
• Work non-business hours during emergencies.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• 403(b) with employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
• College Savings Plan.
• Ongoing training and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level