Privacy / Data Protection Analyst, III

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Open Date Requisition Number PRN46085B Job Title Privacy / Data Protection Analysts Working Title Privacy / Data Protection Analyst, III Career Progression Track P00 Track Level P3 - Career FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area President Department 01240 - HCI Pedigree & Popul Sci Dept Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 50,000 to 93,000 Close Date 11/30/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah (“University”) is looking for an experienced Privacy/Data Protection Analyst to assist in developing and maintaining policies and procedures that meet modern data privacy and cybersecurity frameworks. This individual will be responsible for anticipating and identifying gaps with respect to established frameworks and working with HCI and University departments to resolve or remediate them.

This person will join Utah Population Database (UPDB) Shared Resource group, which is one of the world’s richest sources of in-depth information that supports research on genetics, epidemiology, demography, and public health. In addition to working with the existing UPDB cybersecurity team, they will coordinate with other privacy and cybersecurity entities at HCI and the University, including: HCI Information Technology group (HCI-IT), the Information Security Office (ISO), and the Information Privacy Office (IPO).

To be successful in this position, applicants should have expert analytical skills and in-depth knowledge of best practices in cybersecurity and data privacy. The Privacy/Data Protection Analyst III will also need excellent communication skills to train and educate faculty, staff and students about various information privacy and cybersecurity topics, to define risks and possible solutions for HCI and University leadership, and to serve as a liaison with external stakeholders about privacy and information security issues.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of a comprehensive Privacy Program for UPDB.
• Tracking compliance status within the organization’s security and privacy frameworks.
• Keeping current with developments in data privacy standards and risks.
• Compliance evidence management.
• Continuous cybersecurity and privacy compliance monitoring support.
• Remediation tracking.
• Coordinating with internal and external security and privacy stakeholders.
• Educating colleagues about data privacy best practices.
• Other cybersecurity and system administration duties as assigned.

Privacy / Data Protection Analyst, III

Monitor, analyze, and report organizational compliance with internal policies and external government regulations regarding personal data and privacy laws (e.g., GDPR for the European Union). Administer and update privacy guidelines and investigate non-compliance of privacy policies and regulations. Ensure business assets containing personal data are identified. Conduct audits to ensure compliance and address potential issues proactively. Manage and respond to privacy breach incidences. Cooperate with supervisory authorities as necessary. Evaluate and recommend improvements for privacy controls and procedures. Assist in the development of privacy training to facilitate and promote information privacy awareness within the company and related entities. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.

This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Privacy / Data Protection Analyst, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Experience with security frameworks such as NIST 800-171 or NIST 800-53.
• Experience with Utah Government Data Privacy Act (GDPA).
• Information security certification(s).
• General understanding of security operations and technical controls.
• Exposure to data privacy or data governance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to educate a non-technical audience about domain specific topics.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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