Privacy Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Gunnison Consulting Group • Baltimore, MD

1h • $130,000 - $140,000 • Remote

About The Position

This position is contingent upon a future opening with Gunnison.

The Privacy Subject Matter Expert (SME) supports CMS’s Information Security & Privacy Group (ISPG) by providing expert guidance on federal privacy compliance, policy development, and privacy risk management. The SME leads the creation and maintenance of privacy policies, supports Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Threshold Analyses (PTAs), and ensures adherence to the Privacy Act, HIPAA, FISMA, the E-Government Act, and HHS/CMS privacy requirements. They assist with audits, investigations, and incident response involving PII, while maintaining high-quality, compliant documentation and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The SME also supports privacy agreement lifecycle management and contributes to agency-wide privacy training and awareness initiatives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in federal privacy and risk management.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA, Privacy Act, FISMA, OMB A-130, and HHS/CMS policies.
• Experience with PIAs/PTAs and privacy incident handling.
• Excellent writing, analysis, and stakeholder communication skills.
• US citizenship required.
• Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Nice To Haves

• CIPP/G, CIPM, CISSP, or related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain federal privacy policies and documentation.
• Conduct and update PTAs and PIAs; ensure timely compliance cycles.
• Advise on privacy risks, federal requirements, and CMS governance processes.
• Support privacy incident response and reporting activities.
• Manage privacy agreements, tracking, renewals, and compliance workflows.
• Provide SME support for audits (GAO, OIG, FISMA, HVA) and OCR inquiries.
• Ensure Section 508-compliant documentation.
• Contribute to privacy-focused training, outreach, and guidance.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year
• 11 paid Holidays each year
• 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year
• 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Public Transportation Subsidies
• Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed