The Opportunity:
This recruitment is open until filled. The first review of applications will be May 6, 2024, so your prompt response is highly encouraged. The hiring manager reserves the right to close this recruitment and/or make a hiring decision at any time during the recruitment process.
Reporting to the Risk Management Director, you will serve as a privacy subject matter specialist protecting the interests of the agency and its customers on all aspects of privacy and confidentiality. DRS maintains confidential information on behalf of its employees and the over 930,000 members and annuitants of the eight retirement systems, 15 retirement plans and the Deferred Compensation Program administered by DRS.
Some of what you'll do:

• Coordinate, facilitate and maintain efforts to document and mature an enterprise approach to privacy risk management.
• Ensure the privacy program aligns with the Privacy Framework for State Agencies developed by the Washington Office of Privacy and Data Protection.
• Work with divisions to assess privacy risk and mitigation practices, including systems that contain the personally identifiable information of our customers.
• Using the assessment results, work with the Risk Management Director to create a maturity model and recommend the timing of future maturity efforts.
• Strengthen agency awareness of privacy risks through training and education efforts.
• Review data sharing agreements for consistency and alignment with privacy laws and principles.
• Support other risk management programs focusing on controls, risk management, and fraud.

What we're looking for (required qualifications):

• Proven experience working with privacy or confidentiality laws, including, but not limited to researching and analyzing processes, policies, laws, rules, or regulations and applying the information to advise and respond to privacy questions, and to improve business processes and/or internal controls. This experience is typically gained from a minimum of three (3) years of full-time professional work experience (a bachelor's degree with a focus in information management, law, risk management, or public or business administration, or a related field, may substitute for up to one (1) year of experience);
• Proven experience collecting and using verbal and written information to understand agency privacy practices, identify privacy risks, perform root cause analysis, and identify gaps in controls. This experience is typically gained through two (2) years of full-time professional work experience;
• Demonstrated ability to use written data and a detailed understanding of processes to recommend process and control improvements;
• Prove ability to understand and create a culture where differing perspectives are valued, risks are viewed as opportunities, and where process improvement is valued as a continuous improvement exercise;
• Demonstrated skill and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint (version 2016 or newer); and
• Demonstrated proficiency in the following competency areas:

Supplemental Information

At DRS, we are one team. We administer eight public retirement systems, 15 retirement plans, and the Deferred Compensation Program, and we serve over 930,000 current and former public employees in Washington. Our customers include fire fighters, teachers and school employees, state and local government employees, and public safety and law enforcement officers. Regardless of what our specific duties may be, we are all dedicated to one purpose: ensuring our members have the information, tools, expertise and services that ensure they receive the retirement benefits earned while in public service. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where team members are fully engaged and supported in meeting (and exceeding) our customers' expectations. All DRS leaders are focused on providing the coaching, mentoring, resources and support that team members need to be successful.
At DRS, team members enjoy:

• A modern work environment
• Flexible work schedules
• Free parking
• Commute Trip Reduction Program
• Infants at Work Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Subscription to LinkedIn Learning
• Commitment to team member safety and wellness
• Community involvement/charitable giving

• A cover letter clearly describing how your knowledge, skills and abilities align with the job duties and qualifications of this position; and
• A chronological resume outlining your experience to-date.

• If you are the preferred candidate for this position, a professional reference from your current or most recent supervisor will be required;
• If you are a current or recent state employee, we will also review your personnel file as part of our selection process;
• A job offer is contingent upon completion of a background check that includes a criminal record review;
• Candidates who are offered a job with DRS must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future;
• DRS complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.