Security & Privacy Awareness and Training Analyst - USDS

Security & Privacy Awareness and Training Analyst - USDS About the Team The USDS Security - Risk & Compliance team is responsible for managing USDS compliance in accordance with US compliance requirements and objectives, and providing industry-leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) services. Our core services include Security Risk Management, Compliance Frameworks, Vendor Risk Management, and Security & Compliance Culture. About the Role We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative Security Awareness and Training Analyst to join the Risk & Compliance team. This is a strategic and mission‑oriented role focused on bridging the gap between our privacy, security, and compliance policies and their practical application to our daily operations. The primary mission is to connect existing training resources, identify training gaps and build awareness, ultimately fostering a culture that meaningfully engages privacy, security, and compliance principles at all stages. Responsibilities Champion privacy, security, and compliance best practices through engaging materials to promote awareness of USDS objectives and requirements. Conduct formal and informal needs assessments (e.g., surveys, interviews, and work groups) to identify the specific training and awareness gaps within our operational and business teams. Translate complex, technical privacy, security and compliance principles and policies into engaging content with clear, business‑friendly language. Work with cross‑functional leaders to support the development of role‑based training to cater to specific use cases and privacy, security, and compliance objectives. Ensure training and awareness content and initiatives are aligned with USDS requirements and objectives, and industry standards. Serve as the formal point of contact for global privacy training, communications, and policy teams. Provide direct, constructive feedback to global teams on how content can be adapted to better meet USDS needs. Advocate for USDS training needs and propose joint development projects to create new content that is mutually beneficial to USDS and global. Develop awareness campaigns that feature engaging, interactive, and user‑friendly communications, webinars, gamification, videos, infographics, social media, and blogs. Track key metrics (e.g., training completion rates, feedback scores) to measure the effectiveness of the program and provide regular reports to leadership. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Communications, Marketing, Education, Business, Law, etc.) along with 4+ years of experience in a communications, training, or project management role, with a strong focus on program delivery and stakeholder engagement. Proven experience in developing and delivering engaging training and awareness content. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and compelling narratives for diverse audiences. Demonstrated ability to manage projects from end to end and work collaboratively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Foundational knowledge of key privacy concepts and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and basic information security concepts while maintaining a high degree of integrity, trustworthiness, and the ability to inspire change. Must be adaptable and able to navigate through ambiguity and vagueness within a large complex organization. Strong project management and organizational skills to manage multiple initiatives effectively with a can‑do attitude, proactive and problem‑solving approach. Preferred Qualifications Professional certifications from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), such as: CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT; or other relevant certifications, such as: CDPSE, CDPO, PLS. Knowledge of instructional design, content development, and e‑learning tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Camtasia, Canva). About USDS TikTok is the leading destination for short‑form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security (“USDS”) is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security‑first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more. On‑site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility—especially in areas like real‑time decision‑making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in‑person schedule up to 5 days a week. Why Join Us Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect—and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy—a mission we work toward every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us. Diversity & Inclusion TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too. USDS Reasonable Accommodation USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at . Job Information 【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $98,800 - $146,400 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice. For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: 1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues; 2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and 3. Exercising sound judgment. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management Technology, Information and Internet #J-18808-Ljbffr