Privacy Consultant - 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 team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

The Privacy Consultant will work at the direction of the Enterprise Privacy Office Leadership Team and assist the entire team with day-to-day management of privacy office affairs for Optum.  The primary function of the Privacy Consultant is to conduct and manage investigations into reports of privacy and security incidents across multiple lines of business.  This position is required to handle multiple tasks and work streams simultaneously in a fast-paced, highly matrixed corporate environment.  The Privacy Consultant will also provide privacy and data security guidance to Optum business areas and will coordinate with various internal departments to ensure operational and procedural compliance with state and federal regulations as necessary. 

Experience working in a large, complex organization in a legal or regulatory compliance role is desirable.  Health care privacy experience preferred, as well as a solid understanding of HIPAA, state privacy, and data security rules and regulations.  Information Technology/Data Security experience is desirable.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Perform, manage and track a high volume of privacy and security investigations, frequently with high-risk issues and/or cyber events
• Perform factual investigations and complex data analysis, conduct interviews, develop risk analysis, and advise on mitigation and corrective actions
• Ensure reporting / notification requirements related to privacy and security investigations are met
• Assist with privacy awareness training and specific course content development as needed, based on issue/incident experience 
• Assist the team in advising and counseling on state/federal regulatory requirements in privacy and data security
• Collaborate with UHC and UHG privacy segments as well as Information Technology and Information Risk Management areas on enterprise-wide objectives

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: 

• 5+ years of experience in health care, legal, compliance, regulatory affairs OR business roles, OR IT Data Management/IT Security, non-health care privacy compliance, OR investigations experience   in fraud, white collar OR cyber/technology-based crimes
• Ability to manage a significant and diverse workload with short turnaround times and firm deadlines
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven excellent organizational skills
• Proven excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills 
• Ability and flexibility to effectively work within a constantly evolving business and regulatory environment

Preferred Qualifications:  

• CIPP/US and/or CIPM certification
• Experience with federal and state regulatory agencies
• Proven understanding of health insurance, health care service delivery and/or the managed care industry
• Proven success in collaborating across a matrixed business and legal environment
• Proven ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, and external company contacts  

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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.