Assistant Manager of Compliance and Data Privacy

Assistant Manager of Compliance and Data Privacy

About Company

Samaritan Ministries is a Biblical solution to health care. It is not insurance. We deliver authentic compassionate and personal service in the name of Christ to enable and inspire members to provide for one anothers medical needs through prayer encouragement and financial support.

From demonstrating Christ-centered compassion to modeling best practices in health care sharing Samaritan Ministries is committed to keeping Jesus at the center of everything we do. The way we interact with our colleagues and engage with our members is a testament that we are ultimately serving Christ and His Kingdom.

Summary

To serve the staff and members of Samaritan Ministries International (SMI) by overseeing the compliance and data privacy posture of teams and resources working with the leadership of various departments in the implementation of compliance and data privacy standards reporting on and recommending areas for improvements or remediation consulting with management on compliance and data privacy timelines and roadmaps and advising ministry leadership on the implementation of regulatory standards as an essential part of the work of SMI.

Competencies

• Corporate Governance
• Attention to Detail
• Planning and Organizing
• Acting with Integrity Empathy and Compassion
• Collaborating with Others
• Neighbor Focus
• Pursuing Excellence
• Fostering Communication
• Team Leadership
• Ensuring Accountability
• Business Acumen
• Leading Change

Key Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of biblical ethics and service-focused compliance across the organization through strong leadership and example-setting.
• Work with supervisor to create and oversee operational plans for the department.
• Lead a team of compliance and ethics data privacy professionals providing mentorship training and performance management to ensure the teams success in driving compliance and data privacy initiatives.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and ministry leaders to effectively interpret and implement new regulatory requirements affecting the ministry.
• Provide guidance to leadership on compliance and data privacy risks and opportunities for improvement focusing on operational efficiency and adherence to regulations.
• Work with organizational leadership to manage internal compliance audits and investigations identifying root causes and recommending corrective action.
• Maintain proficiency and stay current on compliance and data privacy requirements and frameworks: Security standards such as NIST-CSF and ISO 27001; Technology data standards such as PCI and PII; Legal healthcare governance standards regarding HIPAA and PHI; HR governance standards; Financial compliance frameworks; US DOJ Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs.
• Assist with the maintenance of a compliance and ethics manual detailing specific compliance protocols being pursued and the progress on them as well as provide reports on current and desired compliance posture.
• Work with stakeholders in the implementation of compliance projects using PM principles in traditional and Enterprise Scrum methodologies for the completion of compliance projects and providing oversight and project plans.
• Assist in assembling reports to leadership on the state of compliance including risk assessments audit findings and action plans.
• Develop and deliver training to employees on compliance and ethics data privacy requirements best practices and ministry policies.
• Maintain a high degree of personal integrity and accountability not bending to peer pressure or politics.
• Manage the daily operations of the compliance and data privacy functions including reviewing policies conducting risk assessments overseeing compliance monitoring activities. and developing and implementing compliance workflows and processes across the ministry.
• Serve as a point of contact for data privacy-related inquiries incident management and responses to data subject requests.
• Develop and maintain risk management frameworks related to data privacy and operational compliance in support of enterprise risk management.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive data and support data incident response plans.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Businessor a related field preferred.
• 8 years of experience working in compliance operations teams or within related environments such asLegalHR or IT.
• 2 years of experience in a mid-level management role.
• Professional certifications in compliance (e.g. CCEP; ICEP) and data privacy (e.g. CIPM; IDPP)
• Experience and/or certification in project management methodologies preferred in both traditional withCAPMorPMPandScrummethodologies withCSM ACSM or EnterpriseScrum.
• Certifications that could benefit this role include OCEG GRC Certifications IAPP Certifications SHRM-CP HIPAA Compliance CompTIA IT Fundamentals ISC2 CC and other compliance audit HR legal technology data privacy or security certifications.
• Excellenttime management(Intermediate) reporting (Advanced) and ability to self-manage
• Excellentcommunicationskills; fluent in English
• Ability to negotiate with diplomacy
• Must be able to present complex information in an understandable manner
• Good analytical skills and ability to think clearly and strategically
• Maintains confidentiality (Advanced)
• Desire to continue professional development in line with goals agreed upon with Manager
• Flexibility in organizational structure and role

Additional Information

• Tasks are normally conducted in a regular office environment requiring use of computer and mouse and other standard office equipment. Staff usually remain in a stationary position often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Staff will observe safety principles while performing the duties of the position
• Must regularly lift and move up to 35 lbs. and on occasion 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Staff will be required to travel and have a valid drivers license.
• Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel in the classification. Work hours may be irregular including performing duties on evenings or weekends.
• This position requires an active commitment to the mission and values of the course of performing job duties the employee will act in a manner that is Christ-honoring as well as Christ-like demonstrating a personal Christian faith and witness in all interpersonal interactions.