Policy Analyst Privacy Resource Center Support

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a Policy Analyst to implement and sustain a comprehensive privacy compliance program within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, Maryland. The role involves researching, analyzing, and evaluating policy information and data; assessing policies, practices, and procedures; and developing informed recommendations and alternative courses of action. The analyst interprets requirements, gathers and validates information from multiple sources, verifies facts, and produces accurate, well-supported work products. The analyst prepares status reports, management summaries, briefing papers, presentations, and other deliverables for organizational and senior-management use. They synthesize complex material, coordinate with staff and other offices to meet reporting requirements, and translate findings into clear written and visual products. They also attend relevant meetings and forums, analyze information presented, and summarize key proceedings and issues. Privacy program activities include integrating privacy into system lifecycles, reviewing and approving privacy documentation, supporting authorization activities, conducting privacy risk assessments, coordinating breach response, and developing and implementing privacy policies, training, and guidance. A public trust must be obtained and maintained, with approved adjudication required before onboarding.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in government affairs, public policy, or a related field.
At least two years of privacy-policy-related experience.
Proficiency in the MS Office Suite.
Demonstrated experience with policy analysis and evaluation.
Experience analyzing and/or writing policy briefs that adhere to compliance standards.
Ability to conduct research, collect data, and combine findings.
Knowledge of federal privacy laws and policies.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD public trust; approved adjudication is required before onboarding with Guidehouse.

Nice To Haves

Active public trust or suitability.
Experience in public health and/or health-related policies.
Privacy program certification, such as from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
Experience with Privacy Impact Assessments and System of Records Notices.
Familiarity with the information technology procurement lifecycle.
Ability to apply analytical and critical-thinking skills to analyze information, solve problems, and support decisions.
Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

Research, analyze, and evaluate data and information for policy purposes.
Prepare status reports, management summaries, briefing papers, and other work products identifying problems, assessing work, and outlining issues, solutions, and recommendations.
Evaluate findings and recommend efficient, effective, and economical ways to accomplish policy objectives.
Analyze policies, practices, procedures, and data to identify issues, draw conclusions, and develop recommendations and alternative courses of action.
Conduct fact-finding and research to support the development, evaluation, and implementation of organizational policies and practices.
Interpret requirements; collect, analyze, and validate information from multiple sources; verify facts; and develop accurate, well-supported work products.
Synthesize and condense complex material for reports, briefings, presentations, and other organizational deliverables.
Develop background materials, analyses, options, and recommendations to support senior-management briefings and decisions.
Coordinate with staff and other offices to fulfill reporting requirements, including collecting and analyzing information and preparing written reports.
Compile and organize data and translate findings into graphs, presentation slides, briefing materials, and other visual or written products.
Attend relevant meetings, workshops, seminars, and forums; analyze information presented and prepare concise summaries of proceedings, findings, and issues.
Integrate privacy into system lifecycles; review and approve privacy documentation; support authorization activities; and conduct privacy risk assessments.
Oversee breach response coordination and develop and implement privacy policies, training, and guidance.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays.
Parental leave.
401(k) retirement plan.
Group term life and travel assistance.
Voluntary life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Health Savings Account and health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Transit and parking commuter benefits.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Tuition reimbursement, personal development, certifications, and learning opportunities.
Employee referral program.
Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.
Annual Care.com membership.
Employee Assistance Program.
Supplemental benefits, including critical care, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal assistance, and identity theft protection.
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.