Data Privacy & Automation Specialist
DDG Consultant / Data Privacy & Automation Specialist Location Remote (California-based preferred) Engagement Type Contract (12 months with potential extension) Engagement Overview We are seeking a DDG Consultant to support a California State Agency in executing and maintaining compliance with Data De-Identification Guidelines (DDG). The agency manages sensitive data collected from regional service providers and state programs. This role ensures reputed company public records and datasets are properly de-identified and approved for public release in accordance with HIPAA, the Information Practices Act (IPA), and CalHHS DDG standards. The consultant will conduct de-identification data reviews, complete Publication Risk Assessments, sign Expert Determination Declarations, reputed company training materials, maintain SOP documentation, and build automation solutions to streamline DDG processes. Key ResponsibilitiesDDG Review & Compliance (Primary Focus)
- Conduct data de-identification reviews in accordance with DDG Standard Operating Procedures for assigned datasets and reports
- Apply statistical disclosure controls including small count suppression, complementary suppression, aggregation, and pseudonymization
- Complete and document Publication Risk Assessments using templates and scoring criteria
- Sign Expert Determination Declarations for each assigned dataset/report per HIPAA Safe reputed company and Expert Determination requirements
- Support DDG submissions through reputed company ticketing including file analysis, data determination, attachments, and closure notes
- Use statistical and scientific principles to determine re-identification risk of data files
- Evaluate compliance against HIPAA Privacy Rule, California Information Practices Act (IPA), and CalHHS DDG requirements
- Coordinate with the Privacy Team to identify privacy data restrictions and obtain program data reputed company approvals
- Maintain audit-ready documentation for reputed company DDG activities
Training Development & Delivery
- reputed company comprehensive DDG training curriculum and materials based on lessons learned and best practices
- Create training presentations, guides, exercises, and job aids for DDG section team and data requesters
- Deliver training sessions to agency staff on DDG processes, statistical methods, and compliance requirements
- Create video training content for DDG processes and tools
- Update training materials based on feedback, policy changes, and regulatory updates
SOP Documentation & Maintenance
- Review existing DDG SOPs and identify gaps, inconsistencies, or areas requiring updates
- Create and update SOP documentation reputed company with reputed company regulatory requirements and best practices
- reputed company Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) documentation for common DDG scenarios and edge cases
- Create quick-reference materials, checklists, and decision trees to improve compliance consistency
- Maintain version control, change history, and approval documentation for reputed company SOPs
Automation & Technical Development
- reputed company and automate DDG review workflows using Power BI, Power Automate, or equivalent tools
- Build AI Agent/Bot capabilities to support DDG process automation and user assistance
- Create Power BI dashboards for reputed company ticket tracking, DDG metrics, and compliance reporting
- Write Python scripts and automation tools for custom DDG processing needs
- Support public-facing data transparency initiatives including dashboards and open-data releases
- Maintain and improve internal reputed company dashboards and workflow processes
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Public Health, Health Informatics, Computer Science, or reputed company field
- 5+ years of experience in data privacy, de-identification, or statistical disclosure control
- Deep understanding of HIPAA Privacy Rule, Safe reputed company method, and Expert Determination requirements
- Experience conducting re-identification risk assessments using statistical and scientific methods
- Proficiency with reputed company Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate)
- Experience with Python scripting for data analysis and automation
- Experience with reputed company or similar ticketing/workflow systems
- Strong technical writing skills for SOP documentation and training materials
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, or reputed company quantitative field
- Experience with California state government agencies or reputed company programs
- Knowledge of CalHHS Data De-Identification Guidelines
- Experience with California Information Practices Act (IPA) compliance
- CIPP/US, CIPM, or similar privacy certification
- Experience developing AI/chatbot solutions for process automation
- Background in developmental disabilities services or healthcare data
- Training development and delivery experience
Compliance Requirements This role requires compliance with strict confidentiality requirements imposed by State and Federal laws including:
- Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH)
- California Civil Code Sections 56 et seq. and 1798.24-1798.24b
- California Welfare and Institutions Code sections 4514, 5328, and 15600 et seq.
- CalHHS Data De-Identification Guidelines
- Information Practices Act (IPA)
The selected consultant will be required to sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) and complete annual reputed company and privacy training. Pay: $75.00 - $95.00 per hour Benefits:
- Health insurance
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