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Privacy Analyst roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in information systems, computer science, law, or data management. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers range from healthcare networks to technology firms and financial institutions.
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9521 San Mateo NE Albuquerque, NM 87113-2237
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $65,520.00 Maximum Offer $111,612.80
Summary
Make an impact where privacy, trust, and healthcare come together.
We’re looking for a Privacy Analyst to support the day-to-day privacy activities of the organization and help protect sensitive information across the enterprise.
Working closely with the Privacy Officer and internal business partners, you’ll:
- Provide guidance on privacy and data security
- Help ensure compliance with state and federal privacy regulations
- Partner across departments to address privacy and operational concerns
- Review and manage highly sensitive and confidential information
- Apply sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion in situations that may involve corrective or disciplinary action
This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, trusted with sensitive information, and passionate about protecting privacy in healthcare.
Type of Opportunity: Full time
Job Exempt: Yes
Job is based: Reverend Hugh Cooper Administrative Center
Work Shift: Days (United States of America)
Responsibilities:
- Assumes responsibility for the initial screening of complaints and triaging as appropriate of system-wide matters. Conducts thorough and comprehensive investigation of privacy violation allegations, including data gathering analyses, interviews, and report writing at the direction of the Privacy Officer. Provides support to the Privacy Officer in meeting federal and state reporting requirements, including breach notification and follow-up investigations.
- Acts as an integral member of the Privacy Office by mitigation of risk.
- Supports Privacy Office compliance operations, special projects, and privacy/security incident and complaint investigations.
- Assists in the assessment and investigation of reported privacy incidents.
- Manages multiple tasks and work streams simultaneously within the PHS environment.
- Coordinates with Human Resources and other departments, as needed, during the privacy investigation and breach notification processes.
- Assists the Privacy Officer in creating and ensuring an efficient and transparent investigative process is in place system wide for privacy matters.
- Assists in the areas of breach investigations, communication of audit findings, policy development, risk analysis and report preparation.
- Maintains a thorough and detailed tracking system for purposes of reporting and analysis.
- Continuously improves the methodology and policies and procedures to maintain appropriate documentation for all privacy investigation activities, including a detailed log of all allegations, information related to affected parties, investigation details, and breach risk assessments.
- Conducts monitoring audits and investigations with respect to electronic health record access. Follows-up and resolves any identified issues. Maintains associated documentation.
- Provides research and analysis as needed on privacy and data security matters.
- Effectively maintains collaborative working relationships to achieve increased satisfaction with, and participation in, the compliance and privacy program.
- Demonstrates strong analytical, organization, and professional skills.
- Coordinates with Legal, Human Resources, IT Security, Marketing, Health Information Management, and other departments, as needed, during privacy investigations and breach notification processes.
- Pursues and maintains a relevant privacy industry-recognized certification, (CIPP, CHC, etc.)
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in the healthcare industry, including conducting privacy investigations and trainings.
- Health care privacy compliance experience preferred as well as solid understanding of HIPAA and state privacy and data security rule.
- Knowledge of HIPAA/HITECH, including breach notification protocol.
- Written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Proven analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Training & Presentations: Experienced delivering both formal and informal group training, including developing training on privacy and HIPAA; comfortable presenting to diverse audiences.
- Privacy Reviews & Investigations: Conducts privacy reviews and investigations involving patient and other privacy concerns, including interviews and research.
- Analysis & Process Improvement: Analyzes processes, identifies improvement opportunities, and coordinates solutions that are effective and scalable.
- CHPC certified.
- MS Suite.
- Epic.
All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.
Wellness
Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinars, preventive screening and more.
Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location Address:
9521 San Mateo NE Albuquerque, NM 87113-2237
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $65,520.00 Maximum Offer $111,612.80
Summary
Make an impact where privacy, trust, and healthcare come together.
We’re looking for a Privacy Analyst to support the day-to-day privacy activities of the organization and help protect sensitive information across the enterprise.
Working closely with the Privacy Officer and internal business partners, you’ll:
- Provide guidance on privacy and data security
- Help ensure compliance with state and federal privacy regulations
- Partner across departments to address privacy and operational concerns
- Review and manage highly sensitive and confidential information
- Apply sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion in situations that may involve corrective or disciplinary action
This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, trusted with sensitive information, and passionate about protecting privacy in healthcare.
Type of Opportunity: Full time
Job Exempt: Yes
Job is based: Reverend Hugh Cooper Administrative Center
Work Shift: Days (United States of America)
Responsibilities:
- Assumes responsibility for the initial screening of complaints and triaging as appropriate of system-wide matters. Conducts thorough and comprehensive investigation of privacy violation allegations, including data gathering analyses, interviews, and report writing at the direction of the Privacy Officer. Provides support to the Privacy Officer in meeting federal and state reporting requirements, including breach notification and follow-up investigations.
- Acts as an integral member of the Privacy Office by mitigation of risk.
- Supports Privacy Office compliance operations, special projects, and privacy/security incident and complaint investigations.
- Assists in the assessment and investigation of reported privacy incidents.
- Manages multiple tasks and work streams simultaneously within the PHS environment.
- Coordinates with Human Resources and other departments, as needed, during the privacy investigation and breach notification processes.
- Assists the Privacy Officer in creating and ensuring an efficient and transparent investigative process is in place system wide for privacy matters.
- Assists in the areas of breach investigations, communication of audit findings, policy development, risk analysis and report preparation.
- Maintains a thorough and detailed tracking system for purposes of reporting and analysis.
- Continuously improves the methodology and policies and procedures to maintain appropriate documentation for all privacy investigation activities, including a detailed log of all allegations, information related to affected parties, investigation details, and breach risk assessments.
- Conducts monitoring audits and investigations with respect to electronic health record access. Follows-up and resolves any identified issues. Maintains associated documentation.
- Provides research and analysis as needed on privacy and data security matters.
- Effectively maintains collaborative working relationships to achieve increased satisfaction with, and participation in, the compliance and privacy program.
- Demonstrates strong analytical, organization, and professional skills.
- Coordinates with Legal, Human Resources, IT Security, Marketing, Health Information Management, and other departments, as needed, during privacy investigations and breach notification processes.
- Pursues and maintains a relevant privacy industry-recognized certification, (CIPP, CHC, etc.)
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in the healthcare industry, including conducting privacy investigations and trainings.
- Health care privacy compliance experience preferred as well as solid understanding of HIPAA and state privacy and data security rule.
- Knowledge of HIPAA/HITECH, including breach notification protocol.
- Written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Proven analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Training & Presentations: Experienced delivering both formal and informal group training, including developing training on privacy and HIPAA; comfortable presenting to diverse audiences.
- Privacy Reviews & Investigations: Conducts privacy reviews and investigations involving patient and other privacy concerns, including interviews and research.
- Analysis & Process Improvement: Analyzes processes, identifies improvement opportunities, and coordinates solutions that are effective and scalable.
- CHPC certified.
- MS Suite.
- Epic.
All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.
Wellness
Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinars, preventive screening and more.
Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Privacy Analyst
Confirm your role qualifies for STEM OPT
Privacy Analyst positions typically fall under CIP codes for information science or computer and information systems. Verify your degree matches before accepting an offer, since STEM OPT eligibility depends on your specific field of study, not just the job title.
Highlight your data governance coursework
Employers evaluating OPT candidates want to see technical fluency with privacy frameworks like GDPR and CCPA. Reference specific coursework in data ethics, information security, or compliance management to demonstrate you can contribute immediately without a long onboarding period.
Target industries with dedicated privacy functions
Healthcare, financial services, and technology companies maintain large compliance teams and hire Privacy Analysts regularly. These sectors also have established OPT and H-1B visa sponsorship pipelines, making future visa transitions more predictable than smaller organizations without dedicated legal or HR infrastructure.
Get certified before applying
A CIPP/US or CIPM certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals signals serious commitment to the field. Many hiring managers treat certification as a differentiator for junior candidates, and it strengthens your case for sponsorship by demonstrating investment in long-term professional development.
Address your OPT timeline proactively with employers
Be transparent about your authorization end date and STEM extension eligibility during early conversations. Employers who understand the timeline can begin H-1B or O-1 visa planning well in advance, reducing the risk that your work authorization becomes a last-minute problem during a busy hiring cycle.
Emphasize your technical privacy tool experience
Proficiency with OneTrust, TrustArc, or similar privacy management platforms is increasingly listed as a requirement. Candidates who can demonstrate hands-on tool experience reduce training costs for employers, which directly addresses one of the most common hesitations around hiring international students on OPT.
Privacy Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Privacy Analyst jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Privacy Analyst roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as information systems, computer science, or data science. Your employer also needs to be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer, since eligibility is based on your degree, not the job title.
How do I find Privacy Analyst employers who sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT-compatible employers, so you're not sifting through postings from companies that won't consider international students. Privacy Analyst roles appear across healthcare, technology, and financial services on the platform. Focusing on larger organizations with established compliance departments improves your chances, since they typically have immigration counsel already in place.
What academic backgrounds do employers look for in OPT Privacy Analyst candidates?
Employers most commonly hire OPT students with degrees in information systems, computer science, cybersecurity, or pre-law programs with a data focus. Some healthcare and life sciences firms also value candidates from health informatics or public health programs. Having a degree that aligns with GDPR, CCPA, or HIPAA compliance work makes both your OPT eligibility and your candidacy stronger.
Can I work as a contractor or consultant on OPT as a Privacy Analyst?
OPT allows contractor and consulting arrangements as long as the work is directly related to your degree and you're receiving compensation. Self-employment is permitted in limited circumstances. However, for STEM OPT extension eligibility, your employer must be a formal entity enrolled in E-Verify, which typically rules out independent freelance arrangements. Discuss your specific situation with your DSO before accepting non-traditional roles.
What happens if my Privacy Analyst job ends before my OPT expires?
F-1 OPT allows a cumulative unemployment buffer of 90 days for standard OPT and 150 days during the STEM extension period. If your position ends, your authorized unemployment period begins immediately. Use that time to actively search for a new qualifying role. Exceeding the unemployment limit puts your F-1 status at risk, so notify your DSO promptly and document your job search activity.