Senior Privacy Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Advanced Systems Design is seeking a Senior Privacy Analyst   for our client located in Montgomery, AL.

This position is onsite in Montgomery, AL, and requires in-person availability starting day 1. 

Job Overview:

The Senior Privacy Analyst supports the Agency Privacy Officer in the day-to-day operation of the Agency's privacy program. This position reviews, tracks, coordinates, and documents privacy-sensitive requests and incidents involving:

• Medicaid applicants, recipients, and beneficiaries
• Claims, eligibility, and enrollment information
• Provider and program integrity data
• Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

Privacy Request Management

Responsible for processing and reviewing

• Individual access requests
• Information-gathering requests
• Recipient-directed disclosures
• HIPAA authorizations
• Subpoenas and court/legal requests
• Privacy complaints
• Privacy incident reports
• Breach reporting activities

Privacy Compliance & Risk Assessment

• Apply HIPAA Privacy and Breach Notification requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Medicaid confidentiality requirements and applicable regulations.
• Review requests and incidents for privacy risks and compliance concerns.
• Verify identity and authority while adhering to minimum necessary standards.
• Follow established escalation procedures and privacy best practices.
• Conduct remote and onsite privacy assessments to verify compliance.

Program Support & Audit Participation

Assist in the development, implementation, maintenance, and documentation of the Agency's privacy program, including participation in federal and state audits conducted by organizations such as:

• Social Security Administration (SSA)
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
• U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
• State Examiner's Board
• Other regulatory and oversight agencies

Required Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of HIPAA Privacy Rule and Breach Notification requirements.
• Working knowledge of Medicaid confidentiality requirements, particularly 42 CFR Part 431, Subpart F.
• Understanding of 42 CFR Part 2 considerations and related privacy requirements.

• Ability to review and evaluate:
  • Subpoenas
  • Court orders
  • HIPAA authorizations
  • Access requests
  • Privacy incident reports
  • Ability to assess documentation for completeness, compliance, and privacy risk.
  • Ability to verify identity and authority without over-collecting or retaining unnecessary documentation.
  • Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to implement and monitor privacy best practices and compliance standards.

• Must have knowledge in the following areas:
  • HIPAA Privacy Rule
  • HIPAA Breach Notification Rule
  • Medicaid Confidentiality Requirements
  • 42 CFR Part 431, Subpart F
  • 42 CFR Part 2
  • PHI and PII Protection Standards
  • Minimum Necessary Standard
  • Identity and Authority Verification Requirements

Advanced Systems Design, Inc. is:

• A leading Information Technology provider for Federal, State & Local government agencies.
• A certified minority-owned small business government contractor with capabilities related to Public Health IT, Criminal Justice, Transportation, and Defense.
• A certified service-disabled veteran-owned company with a proud 46-year track record of providing successful innovative solutions for our government customers.
• A drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. 
• Applicants who have a signed offer of employment or contractor agreement are subject to:
  • the pre-employment testing protocol:
    • background investigation
    • drug screening

Our Employees:

• Are actively working on next-generation technology projects with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, CDC, and a wide array of Federal, State, and Local agencies throughout the United States
• Are eligible for wide-ranging benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance with PPO and HDHP/HSA options
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short/Long-Term Disability
  • Group Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
  • Holiday Pay - Company Paid Federal Holidays
  • Professional Certification Incentive Plan
  • Employee Referral Plan
  • Technology Exposure

For additional information regarding Advanced Systems Design, please check out our WEBSITE or click HERE for all current job openings.

Advanced Systems Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.