Privacy Specialist (Healthcare Environment)

Trilogy Federal is seeking a Privacy Specialist to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in safeguarding sensitive healthcare information. The ideal candidate will be a knowledgeable privacy expert with specialized experience in healthcare data protection, thriving in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Healthcare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner (HCISPP) certification required
• 8+ years of experience in privacy management, data protection, or a related role within a healthcare or federal environment, preferably with VA or similar agencies
• Proven expertise in healthcare privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH), risk assessment, and compliance, with hands-on experience in auditing and securing PHI
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to navigate complex privacy challenges in a dynamic, fast-paced setting
• Familiarity with VA security and privacy standards (e.g., FISMA, NIST, VA Handbook 6500) and the VIP Lean-Agile framework is highly desirable
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint) and VA-approved tools (e.g., Jira, GitHub, ServiceNow)
• Ability to adapt to evolving privacy requirements and travel occasionally to VA sites in Washington, D.C., as needed
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Optional FSA
• Paid parental leave
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with employer contributions 100% vested from day 1
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• No cost group term life/AD&D plan, and optional supplemental coverage
• Pet insurance
• Monthly phone and internet stipend
• Tuition and training reimbursement