Director, Corporate Compliance and Privacy

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Public Partnerships LLC supports individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses and aging adults, to remain in their homes and communities and “self” direct their own long-term home care. Our role as the nation’s largest and most experienced Financial Management Service provider is to assist those eligible Medicaid recipients to choose and pay for their own support workers and services within their state-approved personalized budget.  We are appointed by states and managed healthcare organizations to better serve more of their residents and members requiring long-term care and ensure the efficient use of taxpayer funded services.  Our culture attracts and rewards people who are results-oriented and strive to exceed customer expectations. We desire motivated candidates who are excited to join our fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and who want to make a difference in helping transform the lives of the consumers we serve. (learn more at www.pplfirst.com). Duties & Responsibilities: Job Summary The Director, Corporate Compliance and Privacy serves as the organization's Privacy Officer and is responsible for oversight of the Corporate Compliance and Privacy Program. Reporting to the Vice President, Compliance, this role leads privacy governance, compliance program administration, policy management, investigations, training and awareness, vendor oversight, sanctions screening, and regulatory compliance initiatives. The Director is responsible for maintaining an effective compliance and privacy infrastructure that promotes ethical conduct, regulatory adherence, and protection of sensitive information across the organization. This role partners closely with operational leaders to ensure compliance risks are identified, managed, and mitigated while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Corporate Compliance Program Lead development and maintenance of the Corporate Compliance Program, Compliance Plan, and Code of Conduct Maintain compliance governance structures and support executive and Board reporting Oversee compliance program effectiveness evaluations and annual risk assessments Monitor compliance with federal, state, contractual, and organizational requirements Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and standards Privacy Program Leadership Serve as the organization's designated Privacy Officer Lead privacy governance and oversight activities Ensure compliance with HIPAA, state privacy laws, contractual requirements, and organizational policies Oversee privacy investigations, breach assessments, mitigation efforts, and regulatory notifications Conduct privacy risk assessments and privacy program monitoring activities Maintain privacy incident response and breach management processes Investigations and Ethics Oversee hotline administration and compliance investigations Ensure timely and appropriate investigation of allegations of misconduct and non-compliance Monitor investigation outcomes and corrective action implementation Support development of ethical culture initiatives and employee engagement activities Training and Awareness Oversee compliance and privacy education programs Ensure workforce completion of required compliance and privacy training Develop targeted awareness campaigns related to emerging risks and regulatory changes Promote ongoing compliance engagement throughout the organization Vendor Oversight and Governance Oversee compliance-related vendor reviews and due diligence activities Ensure appropriate compliance and privacy provisions are incorporated into vendor oversight processes Support business continuity, sanctions screening, and attestation programs Monitor compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements applicable to third parties Leadership and Team Development Lead and develop Corporate Compliance and Privacy team members Foster a collaborative and consultative compliance culture Provide guidance to business leaders regarding compliance and privacy obligations Partner with Risk & Assurance, Program Integrity, Regulatory Intelligence, Legal, and Operations teams Required Skills: Extensive knowledge of healthcare compliance programs, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices Strong understanding of HIPAA, HITECH, state privacy laws, and data protection requirements Knowledge of Medicaid, managed care, and government-funded healthcare programs Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining effective compliance and privacy programs Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical operational guidance Ability to assess regulatory, operational, reputational, and privacy-related risks Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills Ability to evaluate the adequacy of controls, remediation efforts, and prevention strategies Experience developing compliance plans, policies, procedures, standards, and governance frameworks Ability to establish program objectives, performance metrics, and monitoring strategies Experience supporting executive leadership, compliance committees, and Board reporting Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Ability to leverage data and reporting to identify trends, monitor program effectiveness, and support decision-making Demonstrated ability to build credibility and influence at all levels of the organization Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred Experience: 8–10 years of healthcare compliance or privacy experience 3–5 years of leadership experience Experience serving as Privacy Officer or leading privacy programs preferred Medicaid and managed care experience preferred Medicaid and healthcare experience strongly preferred Certification: CHPC, CHC, CIPP/US, CIPP-HC, or related certifications preferred Working Conditions:    Remote Supervisory Responsibility (If applicable):    Directly supervises Compliance and Privacy personnel, including but not limited to Compliance Analysts, Privacy Analysts, and other compliance-related staff. Provides leadership, coaching, performance management, and professional development for assigned team members. Responsible for establishing departmental goals, assigning work, monitoring performance, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. May provide oversight of contractors, consultants, interns, and cross-functional project teams as needed. Partners closely with operational leaders to support compliance and privacy initiatives, investigations, training programs, corrective action activities, and organizational risk mitigation efforts. The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities, or skills of personnel so classified. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!