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The Senior Privacy Analyst will work in the direction of the UnitedHealthcare Privacy Office Leadership Team and assist the entire team with day-to-day management of office privacy affairs. The primary function of the Sr. Privacy Analyst is to conduct and manage investigations into reports of privacy and security incidents across multiple lines of business. This position is required to handle multiple tasks and work streams simultaneously in a fast-paced, highly matrixed corporate environment. The Sr. Privacy Analyst will also provide privacy and data security guidance to business areas and will coordinate with various internal departments to ensure operational and procedural compliance with state and federal regulations as necessary.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform, manage and track a high volume of privacy and security investigations
• Ensure reporting/notification requirements related to privacy and security investigations are met
• Assist with privacy awareness training and specific course content development as needed, based on issue/incident experience
• Provide research and analysis as needed on privacy and data security matters
• Assist the team in advising and counseling on state/federal regulatory requirements in privacy and data security
• Collaborate with Optum and UHG privacy segments as well as Information Technology and Information Risk Management areas on enterprise-wide objectives
• Supports the Privacy function in developing, implementing, and administering enterprise-wide policies and programs related to privacy and data protection legal and regulatory requirements. These policy programs cover customer, member, patient, and employee privacy and data protection, as appropriate. The Privacy job function may also manage incident and breach investigations, train employees, ensure information minimization and appropriate use, and oversee individual rights requests and programs
• Generally, work is self-directed and not prescribed
• Works with less structured, more complex issues
• Serves as a resource for others

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group?   Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
• More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree (or higher)
• Bachelor's Degree and/or 3+ years of experience in health care, legal, compliance, regulatory affairs OR business roles, OR IT Data Management/IT Security, non-health care privacy compliance, OR investigations experience in fraud, white collar OR cyber/technology-based crimes
• 2+ years of experience in health care, legal, compliance, regulatory affairs OR business roles, OR IT Data Management/IT Security, non-health care privacy compliance, OR investigations experience in fraud, white collar OR cyber/technology-based crimes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Paralegal certification and/or equivalent
• CIPP/US and/or CIPM certification

Soft Skills:

• Ability to manage a significant and diverse workload with short turnaround times and firm deadlines
• Ability and flexibility to effectively work within a constantly evolving business and regulatory environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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