Departmental Specialist 13 - Compliance and Data Governance

Privacy Specialist

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. For more information, please visit MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion. The Privacy Specialist supports the mission of the organization's Privacy Compliance Program to effectively prevent and/or detect violations of HIPAA, HITECH and other Federal and State laws, regulations and organization policies, procedures, and standards of conduct. The Privacy Specialist functions as the recognized subject matter expert (SME) and advisor to MDHHS management and project management offices for privacy-related matters across the agency. This position will help plan, develop, implement, and administer MDHHS privacy initiatives, including partnering with Security, DTMB, Legal Affairs, and other stakeholders. This position will be responsible for the maintenance of the privacy program in compliance with MDHHS, DTMB, state and federal privacy requirements including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), 42 CFR Part 2, Michigan Mental Health Code, and the Public Health Code. Conducts Privacy Threshold Analyses (PTA), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), and HIPAA Assessments. Reviews Data Sharing Agreements to ensure compliance with state and federal rules and regulations. Evaluates the existing data protection framework to identify areas of no or partial compliance and rectify any issues. Promotes a culture of data protection and compliance across all agencies of MDHHS.

To be considered for this position you must:

• apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• relevant experience and/or education referred to in supplemental questions must be documented in resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• attach a cover letter.
• if applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here:

The physical location of this position is 235 S. Grand Ave, Lansing, MI. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

YOUR APPLICATION FOR ANY POSITION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT/AGENCY FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS INTERVIEWED WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS. The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

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