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Data Privacy Specialist jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in information systems, law, or computer science. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT-eligible under CIP codes tied to information assurance, giving you up to 36 months of authorized work experience in a rapidly growing compliance field.
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Public Partnerships LLC supports individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses and aging adults, to remain in their homes and communities and “self” direct their own long-term home care. Our role as the nation’s largest and most experienced Financial Management Service provider is to assist those eligible Medicaid recipients to choose and pay for their own support workers and services within their state-approved personalized budget. We are appointed by states and managed healthcare organizations to better serve more of their residents and members requiring long-term care and ensure the efficient use of taxpayer funded services. Our culture attracts and rewards people who are results-oriented and strive to exceed customer expectations. We desire motivated candidates who are excited to join our fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and who want to make a difference in helping transform the lives of the consumers we serve.
Job Summary
The Privacy Analyst supports the organization's Privacy Program through management of privacy incidents, breach response, privacy investigations, HIPAA compliance activities, and ongoing privacy monitoring. This role partners closely with the Director, Corporate Compliance and Privacy to identify privacy risks, evaluate control effectiveness, implement preventive measures, and strengthen the organization's privacy compliance framework.
The Privacy Analyst serves as a subject matter resource for privacy operations and assists in maintaining compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, state privacy requirements, contractual obligations, and organizational privacy policies.
Key Responsibilities
Privacy Incident Management
- Coordinate intake, investigation, documentation, and resolution of privacy incidents.
- Conduct HIPAA breach risk assessments and support breach notification activities.
- Prepare documentation supporting regulatory reporting requirements.
- Monitor corrective actions resulting from privacy investigations.
Privacy Risk Assessment and Monitoring
- Conduct privacy assessments, audits, and monitoring activities.
- Evaluate compliance with HIPAA Privacy Rule requirements and organizational policies.
- Assess privacy controls and recommend enhancements to strengthen privacy protections.
- Monitor implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions and preventive controls.
Privacy Program Development
- Assist in development and maintenance of privacy policies, procedures, standards, and guidance documents.
- Support privacy training and awareness initiatives.
- Identify recurring privacy issues and recommend systemic improvements.
- Participate in enterprise initiatives to incorporate privacy-by-design principles into operational processes and technology implementations.
Reporting and Continuous Improvement
- Develop privacy dashboards, metrics, and trend analyses.
- Track privacy incidents, breaches, investigations, and corrective actions.
- Monitor regulatory developments and assist with implementation of privacy-related requirements.
- Support internal and external privacy audits and regulatory reviews.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of HIPAA Privacy Rule, HITECH, and healthcare privacy requirements.
- Experience conducting privacy investigations and breach risk assessments.
- Ability to evaluate control effectiveness and recommend preventive measures.
- Knowledge of privacy monitoring, auditing, and compliance assessment methodologies.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and investigative skills.
- Excellent written communication and documentation abilities.
- Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Health Information Management, Public Health, Nursing, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Experience:
- Three to five years of experience in healthcare privacy, HIPAA compliance, compliance investigations, health information management, or related field.
- Experience conducting HIPAA privacy assessments, audits, investigations, and breach response activities.
- Experience evaluating privacy controls and implementing corrective actions preferred.
Certification: CHPC, CHPS, RHIA, RHIT, CIPP/US, or other relevant privacy certifications preferred.
Working Conditions
Remote with occasional business travel.
Supervisory Responsibility (if applicable):
None (individual contributor); TBD as team scales.
Compensation: $77,500-$102,600
This role is eligible for a base salary within the posted range. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including skills, experience, and geographic location. Compensation may vary for positions based in high cost-of-labor markets.
The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities, or skills of personnel so classified.
PPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PPL, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Our people make all the difference in our success.
Public Partnerships LLC supports individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses and aging adults, to remain in their homes and communities and “self” direct their own long-term home care. Our role as the nation’s largest and most experienced Financial Management Service provider is to assist those eligible Medicaid recipients to choose and pay for their own support workers and services within their state-approved personalized budget. We are appointed by states and managed healthcare organizations to better serve more of their residents and members requiring long-term care and ensure the efficient use of taxpayer funded services. Our culture attracts and rewards people who are results-oriented and strive to exceed customer expectations. We desire motivated candidates who are excited to join our fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and who want to make a difference in helping transform the lives of the consumers we serve.
Job Summary
The Privacy Analyst supports the organization's Privacy Program through management of privacy incidents, breach response, privacy investigations, HIPAA compliance activities, and ongoing privacy monitoring. This role partners closely with the Director, Corporate Compliance and Privacy to identify privacy risks, evaluate control effectiveness, implement preventive measures, and strengthen the organization's privacy compliance framework.
The Privacy Analyst serves as a subject matter resource for privacy operations and assists in maintaining compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, state privacy requirements, contractual obligations, and organizational privacy policies.
Key Responsibilities
Privacy Incident Management
- Coordinate intake, investigation, documentation, and resolution of privacy incidents.
- Conduct HIPAA breach risk assessments and support breach notification activities.
- Prepare documentation supporting regulatory reporting requirements.
- Monitor corrective actions resulting from privacy investigations.
Privacy Risk Assessment and Monitoring
- Conduct privacy assessments, audits, and monitoring activities.
- Evaluate compliance with HIPAA Privacy Rule requirements and organizational policies.
- Assess privacy controls and recommend enhancements to strengthen privacy protections.
- Monitor implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions and preventive controls.
Privacy Program Development
- Assist in development and maintenance of privacy policies, procedures, standards, and guidance documents.
- Support privacy training and awareness initiatives.
- Identify recurring privacy issues and recommend systemic improvements.
- Participate in enterprise initiatives to incorporate privacy-by-design principles into operational processes and technology implementations.
Reporting and Continuous Improvement
- Develop privacy dashboards, metrics, and trend analyses.
- Track privacy incidents, breaches, investigations, and corrective actions.
- Monitor regulatory developments and assist with implementation of privacy-related requirements.
- Support internal and external privacy audits and regulatory reviews.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of HIPAA Privacy Rule, HITECH, and healthcare privacy requirements.
- Experience conducting privacy investigations and breach risk assessments.
- Ability to evaluate control effectiveness and recommend preventive measures.
- Knowledge of privacy monitoring, auditing, and compliance assessment methodologies.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and investigative skills.
- Excellent written communication and documentation abilities.
- Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Health Information Management, Public Health, Nursing, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Experience:
- Three to five years of experience in healthcare privacy, HIPAA compliance, compliance investigations, health information management, or related field.
- Experience conducting HIPAA privacy assessments, audits, investigations, and breach response activities.
- Experience evaluating privacy controls and implementing corrective actions preferred.
Certification: CHPC, CHPS, RHIA, RHIT, CIPP/US, or other relevant privacy certifications preferred.
Working Conditions
Remote with occasional business travel.
Supervisory Responsibility (if applicable):
None (individual contributor); TBD as team scales.
Compensation: $77,500-$102,600
This role is eligible for a base salary within the posted range. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including skills, experience, and geographic location. Compensation may vary for positions based in high cost-of-labor markets.
The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities, or skills of personnel so classified.
PPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PPL, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Data Privacy Specialist
Lead with your STEM OPT eligibility
Many hiring managers don't realize data privacy roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Mention your STEM-designated degree in your cover letter to immediately reduce concerns about your authorization timeline and distinguish yourself from other candidates.
Earn a recognized privacy certification
The CIPP/US or CIPM from the International Association of Privacy Professionals signals credibility to employers who may be unfamiliar with hiring OPT students. Certified candidates routinely move faster through hiring processes, especially at companies building out compliance functions for the first time.
Target companies with existing compliance infrastructure
Mid-to-large firms in healthcare, fintech, and SaaS already have HR processes for work-authorized employees and dedicated legal teams comfortable with OPT paperwork. Smaller startups often lack that infrastructure, making sponsorship conversations more difficult and unpredictable for international candidates.
Quantify your privacy impact in concrete terms
Hiring managers respond to measurable outcomes. Frame your experience around specifics: number of vendor assessments completed, data subject request workflows you built, or compliance gaps you identified. Concrete results shift the conversation away from visa status toward demonstrated value.
Understand your OPT reporting obligations before you start
Any change in employer, job title, or work location must be reported to your DSO within 10 days. Data privacy roles sometimes involve client-site work or consulting arrangements, so confirm with your DSO how to properly report those situations to stay compliant throughout your OPT period.
Position yourself for H-1B sponsorship early
Data privacy is classified as a specialty occupation under USCIS guidance, making it a viable path to H-1B visa sponsorship. Raise the sponsorship conversation during offer negotiations rather than after starting, so both you and the employer have time to prepare before the next H-1B registration window.
Data Privacy Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Data Privacy Specialist roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
They often do, depending on your degree. If your F-1 degree is in a STEM-designated field such as information systems, computer science, or information assurance, you're eligible to apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of total work authorization. The job title alone doesn't determine eligibility, your CIP code does. Confirm with your DSO before applying.
Will employers hire a Data Privacy Specialist on OPT?
Yes. Data privacy is a specialized compliance function, and qualified candidates are in short supply. Employers in regulated industries like healthcare, financial services, and enterprise technology are particularly motivated to hire skilled candidates regardless of visa status. Focusing your search on companies with established legal and HR teams makes the process smoother. Migrate Mate filters specifically for OPT-friendly employers so you can skip the guesswork.
Is a Data Privacy Specialist role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Data privacy roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as information systems, computer science, or law, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies to H-1B petitions. This means the job is a viable bridge from OPT to H-1B sponsorship. Discuss sponsorship intent with the employer during the offer stage so they can plan around the April registration window.
What degree backgrounds do employers look for in Data Privacy Specialist roles?
Most employers target candidates with degrees in information systems, computer science, business administration with a technology focus, or law. Some roles also accept public policy or data analytics backgrounds, particularly when paired with a CIPP/US certification. If your degree is in one of these fields and holds a STEM designation, you'll also be eligible for the 24-month STEM extension, which significantly strengthens your candidacy.
Can I work as a Data Privacy Specialist on OPT if the role involves contractor or consulting arrangements?
Your OPT authorization allows you to work for the employer listed with your DSO, but consulting or contractor arrangements can create complications. If the role involves placement at a third-party client site, that may need to be reported as a change in work location or employer. Before accepting any consulting-style role, clarify the employment structure with your DSO to ensure it complies with your OPT terms and avoid inadvertent status violations.