Privacy and Security Specialist 2026-01950

Description And Functions

Open Until Filled

General Description

The Privacy & Security Specialist position is in the Office of Privacy, Security and Contracts (OPSC) within the Director’s Office of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The role involves contributing to developing programs and practices to ensure compliance with privacy and security requirements through excellent customer service, research, and training. Additionally, the position supports OPSC’s functions in privacy, security policy development and implementation, training, monitoring, and assessment. Reporting to the Chief Policy and Communications Officer, the Privacy & Security Specialist supports the planning, research, assessment, training, and investigation activities of WDH’s business operations to ensure compliance with national best practices and federal and state legal requirements. The position's primary focus is privacy, security, and WDH business operations. Responsibilities include providing technical assistance on permitted uses and disclosures, administering compliance policies and procedures to meet HIPAA requirements, conducting incident investigations, managing breach responses, and supporting other business operations such as training on Wyoming state governmental business operation requirements, facilitating public records requests, and supporting contract drafting processes.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: [email protected]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Tracking, monitoring, and providing technical assistance and support to risk assessments conducted by WDH divisions, facilities, and programs for software and information systems utilized by the WDH workforce.
• Research and analyze state and federal statutes, regulations, policies, guidance, and industry best practices. Track trends and quality indicators of customer service issues and questions, develop strategies to address low-performing areas and implement a quality improvement process with measurable outcomes to track process improvement.
• Provide technical assistance and support to WDH divisions, facilities, and programs to ensure administrative, technical, and physical safeguards for third-party contracts or services in which WDH shares, uses, or discloses health information and personally identifiable information.
• Conduct and coordinate training activities for OPSC activities, policies, and processes for WDH divisions, facilities, and programs.
• Investigate, research, and analyze potential risks, breaches, or other privacy and security incidents. This position will also assist in the research and development of an agency-wide privacy and security program for IT assets that create, receive, maintain, or process PHI, including hardware, software, and cloud-based applications.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of federal and state laws regarding privacy and security, including an understanding of HIPAA, FERPA/IDEA, and other applicable privacy and security requirements, as well as the ability to apply these laws to non-standard or nuanced situations arising from WDH’s varied functions of provider, payer, facility operations, regulator, and public health authority.
• Knowledge of policy development, best practices, and ability to develop policies and processes with attention to detail to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Working understanding of project management principles and scalability.
• Understanding and skill in customer service and communication.
• Understanding and skill in conducting investigations, documenting findings, drafting analysis of findings, and providing recommendations for mitigation or corrective action.
• Critical thinking and writing skills.

Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Business)

Experience

0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Policy & Planning Analyst I

OR

Education & Experience Substitution

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Policy & Planning Analyst I

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None

Necessary Special Requirements

Physical Working Conditions

• The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.

Notes

• FLSA: Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job — it’s a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees Enjoy

• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits – including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options – including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development – to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program – Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program – Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can’t find anywhere else — wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.

Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

(BAPS09) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience

04

How well-versed are you with HIPAA regulations?

05

Please describe any experience you may have working with compliance issues.

06

Please provide any experience you have with handling complex issues.

07

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

08

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.

09

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

10

(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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• Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.
• Yes
• No
• Required Question