Management Analyst III (HIPAA)

Management Analyst III (HIPAA)
Full Time or Part Time
Ability to Obtain HHS Public Trust Level II
Onsite or Remote

Nationwide IT Services is seeking a Management Analyst III (HIPAA) to support the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Civil Rights (OCR). The candidate will provide mission support services for policy analysis and provide recommendations and advice regarding the development and implementation of OCR’s mission.  The candidate will provide mission support services for development of new policies and analysis of existing that support the development and implementation of OCR’s mission.

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR), a staff division at the HHS Office of the Secretary, ensures that individuals receiving services from HHS-funded programs are not subject to unlawful discrimination, that civil rights laws promote health equity in HHS, funded and administered by HHS to the extent possible, requires that regulated entities comply with applicable privacy and security requirements promulgated under HIPAA and HITECH, and individuals can exercise their rights to access their health information and can trust in the privacy and security of their health information.  OCR carries out the HHS mission of improving the health and well-being of all Americans and providing essential human services. By promoting health equity and protecting the right of individuals to access their health information while protecting the privacy and security of this information, OCR helps empower people’s health care decision-making and helps ensure the integrity of the health care system, both of which promote better health
outcomes for the Nation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides services and advice on mission support issues of policy, impact of administrative rules, compliance, and enforcement mechanisms related to OCR’s HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules and Cybersecurity initiative.  Specific emphasis on policy development is required for this position.
• Provides recommendations regarding improving the quality and efficiencies of OCR’s HIPAA and Cybersecurity projects, activities, and mission. Coordinates with OCR leaders to evaluate program efficiencies, identify areas of overlap, and provides recommendations for improvements and/or consolidation of workstreams.
• Provides mission support, policy, and regulatory analysis on OCR’s HIPAA and Cybersecurity initiatives to the OCR Director and Deputy Directors on issues of policy, impact of administrative rules, compliance, and enforcement mechanisms.
• Provides input for OCR’s HIPAA and Cybersecurity initiatives on the implementation of policies and procedures under OCR’s compliance and enforcement authorities.
• Provides high-quality research and analysis for OCR’s HIPAA and Cybersecurity initiatives by processing and investigating cases, conducting compliance reviews in support of OCR’s nationwide goals.
• Supports OCR officials’ intra- and inter-agency efforts regarding OCR’s HIPAA and Cybersecurity initiatives to develop, coordinate and implement mission activities.
• Interfaces with appropriate governmental staff as well as federal and state agencies and other regulated entities, complainants, covered entities and business associates, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders as required.

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum educational experience is a master’s degree from an accredited university with a focus on Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Sciences, or other comparable fields of study, plus three years of specialized experience with Cybersecurity equivalent to the GS-13/14 level in the Federal Government.
• Must have an expert understanding of HIPAA policies.
• Ability to obtain and retain a Public Trust clearance level II.
• Ability to work well with a team in a high-visibility, fast-paced environment.
• Must be flexible in balancing competing and new priorities with strong analytic communication and writing skills.
• Understanding of the public health or healthcare system/field.

Combination of Education and Experience:

• A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position.  Experience must be equivalent to at least four years of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13/14 level in the Federal Government.

About Nationwide IT Services:
NIS is an IT and Management consulting company, is a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), employee assistance program (EAP), and educational reimbursement along with Pet Insurance.

Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status.