Healthcare Privacy Operations Manager

Datavant is at the forefront of healthcare data collaboration, committed to making health data secure, accessible, and actionable. Our essential data solutions support a wide range of organizations within the healthcare ecosystem, including providers, health plans, researchers, and life sciences companies. By joining Datavant, you will be part of a passionate and collaborative team dedicated to transforming healthcare. Role Summary: The Healthcare Privacy Operations Manager will be a vital privacy and compliance leader within Datavant's Provider division. Reporting to the Vice President of Provider Privacy Compliance & Strategy, you will lead a dedicated team of Privacy Analysts focused on integrating privacy, data protection, and compliance standards into everyday operations. In this role, you will leverage your leadership skills, customer engagement expertise, and operational oversight to be the principal privacy partner for the Provider Operations team. You will oversee privacy incident management and compliance processes, ensuring consistency throughout operational units. Collaboration with cross-functional teams such as Legal, Operations, and Security will be essential for effective risk mitigation, training, and adherence to regulations. This position demands a strong understanding of healthcare privacy law, exceptional communication and presentation skills, excellent organizational and analytical abilities, and a steadfast commitment to promoting a culture of compliance and privacy excellence. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Management Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Privacy Analysts, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth. Manage workload and performance metrics to ensure high-quality and timely resolutions of privacy issues. Encourage continuous learning through coaching and participation in Datavant's compliance training and development programs. Operational Privacy Oversight Provide daily leadership in privacy compliance including incident management and customer support. Review and approve investigations of privacy incidents, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements. Identify trends and risks, and develop corrective action plans where necessary. Support the creation and standardization of policies and privacy controls that align with compliance frameworks. Customer and Partner Engagement Act as the primary privacy liaison for Provider Operations and customers, leading discussions and addressing escalations (minimum 30% travel expected). Manage follow-up actions stemming from privacy incident reports and regulator inquiries. Represent Datavant at regional conferences, customer meetings, and educational forums (minimum 30% travel expected). Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with Legal, Security, and Provider Operations to harmonize privacy practices with compliance standards. Support the implementation of effective privacy strategies across Provider Operations. Provide insights for new products, processes, and customer requests related to privacy compliance. Program Development & Reporting Create targeted privacy education sessions tailored to operational and customer needs. Oversee the tracking and reporting of privacy incidents; present findings to compliance leadership. Contribute data-driven recommendations to quarterly business reviews and compliance reports. Ensure accurate handling of HIPAA incidents and privacy matters by mentoring Privacy Analysts. Monitor incident trends to identify risks and recommend proactive measures. Support regional privacy audits in partnership with Internal Audit and Compliance teams. Assist in managing communications with customers and regulatory authorities as required. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. 6+ years of experience in healthcare compliance, privacy, or information governance. 3+ years in a leadership or team management capacity. Strong knowledge of HIPAA, HITECH, and related privacy laws. Experience in overseeing privacy incident investigations. Proficient in privacy incident tracking and reporting tools. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong ethical judgment and attention to detail. Willingness to travel up to 30%. Desired Qualifications: Master's degree in Health Information Management or Healthcare Compliance. Professional certifications (CIPP/US, CHPC, etc.) preferred. Experience with healthcare technology or health data interoperability. Familiarity with privacy-by-design frameworks. Internal audit or regulatory compliance experience is a plus. Strong skills in developing and delivering privacy training. Able to build relationships across functions and levels. Datavant is devoted to fostering a diverse team where all employees can thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. The estimated total cash compensation range for this role is $130,000-$165,000 USD. Please be aware that many of our clients require health screenings and proof of vaccinations post-offer, with exemptions considered on a case-by-case basis. This position is not eligible for employment sponsorship. For more information about our data collection and usage practices, please review our Privacy Policy.

Created: 2026-03-13