Privacy Data Protection Manager

Privacy & Data Protection Manager(EMS 3

WaTech: A great place to work!
As a Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) employee you will have a unique opportunity to help advance the latest IT technologies and practices used by state government to meet the needs of Washingtonians. Through teamwork partnership and collaboration WaTech works to transform public service through a connected government.

About the position
This position is part of the Office of Privacy and Data Protection (OPDP) which is the statutorily designated central point of contact for state agencies on privacy and data protection. OPDP develops and provides the states privacy policies and standards and works with all the state agencies on implementing the strategic direction for information technology for state government. OPDP performs outreach education consultation coordination and policy review of agency and enterprise data management and privacy efforts. This position reports to the State Chief Privacy Officer.

As a Privacy & Data Protection Manager you will be relied on to support small state agencies and the public on data privacy and protection concerns by leading developing and disseminating resources for state agencies. In this role you will promote a culture of strong privacy controls for small state agencies and articulate principles and best practices that further privacy maturity across the state enterprise.

Some of what to expect with this role:

• Some of what to expect with this role:

  • Monitor legislative session for proposed or pending changes in state laws rules or regulations regarding privacy matters and analyze potential impacts.
  • Represent OPDP and WaTech on policy committees as needed or required.
  • Lead multientity initiatives to help state agencies determine the best approaches for data protection and privacy programs.
  • Design develop and promote training programs that promote privacy best practices.
  • Deliver training and presentations to a variety of audiences.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity and project management professionals to ensure privacy considerations are incorporated throughout the system development lifecycle of major state agency IT projects.
  • Consult and work with privacy leaders in state and local government national government and the academic community.
  • Develop model data management policies practices standards training and advanced tools suitable for use across a spectrum of state agencies.
  • Define plan and oversee privacy initiatives in ways that obtain the best business and technical value for state agencies within agreed timeframes and budgets.
  • Secure and manage grant funding for appropriate projects from federal and private sources.
  • Testify before legislative committees and engage with legislative members and staff on a variety of issues in which the Office of Privacy and Data Protection.
  • Support other Office of Privacy and Data Protection initiatives such as developing security and privacy training and resources for local governments.
  • Integrate the Washington state agency privacy principles into small agencies that process personal information.
  • Identify and document the personal information the agency processes applicable handling requirements and appropriate management strategies.

Heres what were looking for:

• Twelve years of experience in data privacy data governance or cybersecurity. This must include:
  • Five years of increasingly responsible experience in data privacy and policy development regarding data handling and data governance.
  • Four years of experience in privacy operations in organizations that are subject to stringent privacy requirements such as HIPAA GLBA FERPA or GDPR OR four years of experience with the Public Records Act and application of exemptions state records and archiving methods and state agency operations.

*A bachelors degree may substitute for four years of the required experience. A higherlevel degree such as a Juris Doctorate masters or M.S.I.M. from an accredited institution with contemporary study of privacy public records cybersecurity IT management computer science related data governance or data management may substitute for up to two additional years of the required experience.

Preference may be granted to applicants with the following:

• Three years of experience in a technology setting.
• Three years of experience managing a program or unit.
• A professional certificate or credential in data science information management or privacy.
• Admitted to the bar in Washington member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association.
• Experience working in a government setting.

Telework:This position is approved for telework. However it requires the incumbent to be onsite as needed.

We value diversity and different perspectives:

WaTech is committed to providing equal access and opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. We seek to attract and retain a diverse staff and welcome your experiences perspectives and unique identity.

What WaTech offers:

As an employee of WaTech youll have access to an outstanding employee benefits package that includes medical and dental plan options for you and your family paid leave and holidays retirement plan options and more.

While WaTech is headquartered in Olympia Washington which is near some of the countrys most scenic national parkswe are able to offer many of our positions telework and flexible schedule options to help support a healthy worklife balance.

To learn more about WaTech and what our employees enjoy about working here please visit our website.

How to apply:

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large apply button at the top of this announcement. You may need to create a profile and account in Washington states automated application system. We invite you to include your name and pronouns in your material to ensure we address you correctly throughout the application process.

To be considered for this position you will need to:

• Submit a completeOnline Application.
• Answerallrequired Supplemental Questions.
• Attach a Letter of Interestthat addresses how your experience qualifies you for this role.
• Attach a Resumethat clearly documents the work history training and education that makes you a viable and competitive candidate for this position.
• Attach a separate document with at least Three Professional References. This should include:Reference name nature of the relationship (i.e. company and supervisor coworker etc. phone number and email. References should be individuals you have worked with in the past five years if possible and include at least one current or most recent supervisor. *We will not conduct reference checks without your signed release.

Note: Applications without the requested information identified above or containing supplemental question responses with comments such as see resume may lead to your application being disqualified from consideration.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD214 (Member 4 copy) NGB 22 or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. (Please redact any personally identifiable data such as social security number prior to submittal.

Conditions of employment:

This position requires a background check. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position and is a continued condition of employment.

Recruitment process:

First round of application assessments will be conducted seven days after the initial job posting date. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the initial sevenday job posting date during the recruitment process. It is to the applicants advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions.There may be an assignment as a part of the assessment/interview process.

Contact us:For inquiries about this position please contact Rebekah Wilkesat or email to