Senior Privacy Regulatory Compliance Analyst

$71,400 - $149,500/Yr

Delta Dental - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Francisco, CA

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Senior Privacy Regulatory Compliance Analyst is responsible for leading complex privacy program initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements across the enterprise. This role involves providing expert insights and competitive analysis while collaborating with various teams to address compliance challenges. The analyst plays a crucial role in enhancing the organization's position with both internal stakeholders and external regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed research and analysis of state and federal privacy regulations, legislation, and guidance.
• Develop and maintain privacy program processes, including compliance, incident investigation, contract, and client/vendor agreement reviews.
• Engage cross-functionally to ensure deliverable transparency and timely execution across affected teams.
• Communicate changes in privacy laws and regulations to relevant business units.
• Report on compliance and regulatory performance metrics, including work status, KPIs, and risk assessments for key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with various business teams to implement compliant procedures and develop new products aligned with privacy law and standards.
• Remain current with industry trends and proactively address changes in privacy and security regulations.
• Mentor regulatory compliance analysts on privacy program processes and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain privacy-related policies and procedures.
• Serve as a privacy subject matter expert, responding to RFPs, due diligence questionnaires, NDAs, BAAs, ISAs, DPAs, and other privacy-related contract provisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in law, healthcare, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's or JD preferred).
• 5+ years in privacy compliance, with in-depth knowledge of HIPAA and U.S. state privacy laws.
• Health insurance regulatory experience preferred.
• Certifications: CIPP, CIPM, CHPC, or similar certifications preferred.
• Strong understanding of the healthcare industry, privacy compliance, audit, and risk management functions.
• Working knowledge of privacy and insurance terminology.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven organizational and prioritization skills for outcome-driven work.
• Demonstrated agility, growth mindset, and ability to influence without authority.
• Innovative and strategic thinking with the ability to question assumptions and make informed decisions with incomplete data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in data mapping and managing relationships with third parties.

Benefits

• Competitive base and incentive pay
• 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
• Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
• Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
• Career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program