About this role
Cognicion LLC is a boutique consulting firm that helps organizations address complex data privacy, cyber response, and eDiscovery challenges. We are actively recruiting a Consultant-level professional to directly support external Data Privacy clients. This role works closely with Senior Consultants, cross-functional partners, and client representatives to operationalize organizational privacy processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Acts as the initial point of contact for operations-related, client-driven data privacy issues and questions. Independently resolves issues and escalates higher risk issues to the appropriate party.
• Assists in operationalizing client's data privacy needs by following, anticipating, and executing directives on a wide range of sophisticated privacy issues. Identifies opportunities for process improvement.
• Develops and implements workflow processes and procedures that meet project client-directed specifications aligned with clients' programs and coordinates or performs the operationalization of special requests. Collaborates with internal and external teams to post and update relevant documentation. Partners with cross-functional teams such as IT, InfoSec, Procurement/Sourcing, HR, Sales, and Marketing to collaborate on projects and drive program initiatives.
• Analyzes and identifies key reporting fields to support optimal metric tracking and reporting as outlined by client.
• Assists in vendor management by reviewing vendor due diligence risk assessments, conducting privacy impact assessment trainings, and reviewing data protection addendum redlines.
• Participates in data privacy meetings and presentations. Responsibilities may include developing agendas, leading discussions, providing status updates, identifying/analyzing results, and generating action items.
• Assists in compliance module support by setting permissions, granting access, leading walkthroughs, and responding to and researching/testing escalated functionality questions.
• Raises privacy awareness through the development and distribution of company-wide communications, demonstrating an understanding of relevant issues and client processes.
• Stays informed of privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, LGPD and FCRA.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree required. Juris Doctorate preferred.
• 1 year of experience in Data Privacy preferred. Will also consider experience in areas such as information governance, data mapping, cybersecurity, and any other related field.
• CIPP certification preferred.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Working knowledge of Data Privacy tools such as OneTrust and TrustArc.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products.
• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of Data Privacy trends, regulations and technologies that impact the industry.
EEO/drug-free workplace/E-Verify participant/Veteran/Disability.