Privacy Analyst

Office of Compliance Services

Support the privacy compliance functions of the Office of
Compliance Services through investigations, regulatory guidance, auditing,
education, and privacy risk management. As the Privacy Analyst, you will
evaluate privacy incidents, interpret applicable laws and regulations, assess
organizational practices, and advise departments on requirements involving
protected health information and other sensitive information. This role works
closely with operational departments, Information Security, Legal Affairs, Human
Resources, Audit Advisory Services, and other stakeholders to strengthen
compliance with HIPAA, CMIA, University of California and UCLA Health privacy
policies, and other applicable privacy requirements.

In this role, you will:

* Conduct and support privacy incident reviews and investigations, including
gathering and analyzing documentation, participating in interviews, maintaining
investigative workpapers, preparing reports, and assisting with mitigation,
corrective actions, and reporting obligations.

* Review policies, procedures, workflows, agreements, Data Use Agreements,
access requests, and other business practices to identify privacy risks,
recommend revisions, and support appropriate use, disclosure, access, and
safeguarding of protected health information.

* Research and interpret federal and state privacy laws and emerging regulatory
requirements, and provide guidance to departments and stakeholders on complex
privacy compliance matters.

* Conduct privacy audits, access reviews, monitoring activities, and targeted
compliance reviews; prepare findings and recommendations, track corrective
actions, and support improvements to auditing and monitoring processes.

* Develop, coordinate, and deliver privacy education and training, including
targeted education based on findings from investigations, audits, monitoring
activities, and regulatory changes.

* Develop guidance documents, job aids, reports, monitoring tools,
presentations, and other resources that strengthen the Privacy Compliance
Program and support compliance committees and organizational leadership.

* Collaborate with operational departments, Audit Advisory Services,
Information Security, Legal Affairs, Human Resources, regulatory agencies, and
other stakeholders on privacy investigations, compliance initiatives,
remediation efforts, and organizational privacy practices.

Required

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited academic institution or equivalent
credentials.

* CHPC certification.

* Demonstrated expertise conducting investigations, interviewing witnesses, and
preparing investigation reports.

* Demonstrated experience preparing educational programs and performing audits.

* Demonstrated experience reviewing and revising transactional documents such
as Business Associate Agreements and Data Use Agreements.

* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to
conduct effective and accurate regulatory research and analysis.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

* Ability to work independently and collaboratively while establishing and
maintaining effective professional relationships with internal and external
stakeholders.

* Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage difficult and sensitive
situations, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and effectively manage
fluctuating workload demands.

Preferred

* Advanced degree in a related field.

* Three years of experience in a healthcare or academic medical center setting.
An advanced academic degree may be considered in lieu of experience.

* CIPP certification.

* CHC certification.