Privacy Specialist

Koniag Data Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Privacy Specialist to support KDS and our customer government in Alexandria, VA. 
 
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Koniag Data Solutions (KDS), a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced Privacy Specialist to support privacy program implementation and compliance for our federal government clients. The ideal candidate will bring comprehensive knowledge of privacy regulations, requirements, and best practices, with the ability to translate complex privacy requirements into practical solutions. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring privacy requirements are met while supporting mission objectives. They will work closely with various stakeholders to implement effective privacy controls and maintain compliance with federal privacy requirements.

This role offers opportunities to shape privacy programs and make significant contributions to protecting sensitive government data through the implementation of privacy best practices and controls.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include but are not limited to:

• The Privacy Specialist will support privacy program development and implementation. Key responsibilities include:
• Develop and implement privacy policies and procedures.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments for new systems and processes.
• Monitor compliance with privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)
• Review data collection practices and ensure proper consent mechanisms.
• Provide guidance on privacy-by-design principles in system development.
• Respond to privacy-related inquiries and incidents.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure data protection measures.
• Support privacy compliance activities
• Perform privacy risk assessments
• Monitor privacy program effectiveness
• Maintain privacy documentation
• Support privacy audits and assessments
• Support privacy reporting requirements

Education and Experience:
Required:

• Degree in Privacy, Information Security, Law, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in privacy or related field
• Experience with federal privacy requirements
• Current privacy certification (CIPP, CIPM, or equivalent)
• Experience with privacy program implementation

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of privacy laws and regulations
• Understanding of data protection principles and practices
• Analytical skills for conducting privacy assessments
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Ability to translate complex privacy requirements into actionable guidance
• Attention to detail and methodical approach to compliance
• Strong knowledge of privacy frameworks
• Understanding of security concepts
• Knowledge of incident response

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Master's degree in relevant field
• Additional privacy certifications
• Legal background or education
• Experience with classified systems
• Knowledge of emerging privacy technologies
• International privacy law experience
• Experience with privacy automation
• Knowledge of AI/ML privacy implications
• Experience with privacy engineering
• Public speaking experience
• Published privacy articles
• Experience with federal systems
• Knowledge of privacy-enhancing technologies
• Training development experience
• Privacy tool implementation experience
• Risk management expertise

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The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at [email protected] or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
 
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
 
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