Privacy Consultant – Eden Prairie, MN or Remote

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Bring us your experience, your head for strategy, your strength with relationships and your eye for opportunity. In return we offer an unmatched place to grow and develop your career among a richly diverse group of businesses driven by the power and stability of a leading health care organization. Come help us heal and strengthen the health care system as you do your life’s best work.

The UnitedHealth Group (UHG) Privacy Consultant will be responsible for managing key functions of the UHG Enterprise Privacy Office (EPO) privacy program, including privacy policies, privacy training, privacy communications and awareness, and privacy sustainability planning. 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

The primary responsibilities of the Consultant within the EPO include:

• Developing, maintaining, and implementing corporate Privacy policies and related procedures, with additional administrative responsibility for policy management, updates, and the policy exception process
• Creating and implementing enterprise-wide, role-based, and targeted Privacy trainings, including identifying risk-based Privacy content and corresponding training solutions;
• Contributing to and executing the Enterprise Privacy Office Communications and Visibility plan, which includes disseminating Privacy awareness content in a variety of forums within the company
• Reporting on the state of and improvements to the Privacy Program, as well as matters of Privacy risk – both avoidance and remediation – to executive leadership
• Reporting on the state of the Privacy Program and internal controls by providing evidence and responses to external requestors, such as clients and third-party auditors
• Assisting with the design and execution of metric-based Privacy data reporting; and 
• Managing the Privacy sustainability plan by administering quarterly updates as well as the annual Business Continuity test

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience and knowledge in two or more of the following:
  • Knowledge of various privacy frameworks, standards, and regulations, including HIPAA and healthcare privacy knowledge
  • Privacy Program including policies and procedures, training and communications, governance, strategy
• Process improvement or project/program management
• Proven solid communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate to executive leadership, key stakeholders, privacy colleagues, compliance/legal partners, and the business
• Proven ability to identify, assess, and develop training related to privacy risks
• Proven solid team player with excellent people skills; ability to operate independently but also collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Proven detail oriented with a focus on quality, customer service, and positive relationships
• Proven sought out as an expert

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) or other certification
• Program management or process improvement experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or other data analytics background
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint background 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy 

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.