Privacy Analyst

Zelis

Privacy Analyst supporting comprehensive HIPAA compliance initiatives at Zelis. Engage in privacy incident management and promote organizational privacy awareness programs.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeAtlanta • Florida, Massachusetts, Montana, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $54,000 - $68,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the organization’s compliance with HIPAA and other applicable privacy regulations
Triage incoming privacy incidents, document details, and escalate appropriately based on established procedures
Provide support on routine privacy investigations, including documentation and follow-up activities
Monitor and manage the Privacy Office inbox, ensuring timely responses and routing of inquiries
Assist in privacy risk assessments and tracking remediation efforts
Support the development and delivery of privacy training and awareness initiatives
Collaborate with Compliance and other stakeholders on privacy communications, including newsletters, campaigns, and awareness activities
Support the implementation and maintenance of privacy policies, procedures, and controls
Assist with audits, regulatory inquiries, and reporting requirements
Maintain accurate documentation related to incidents, training, and compliance activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

A strong foundation in healthcare privacy, compliance, and privacy operations.
A bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Paralegal Studies, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least two years of experience in healthcare privacy, compliance, or a related role.
Foundational knowledge of HIPAA and experience supporting privacy incidents, investigations, training, or awareness activities.
Strong organizational, analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage sensitive information responsibly.
Attention to detail, effective time management, and the ability to prioritize competing tasks.
A collaborative mindset and the ability to support cross-functional privacy initiatives across Zelis.
A willingness to learn, grow, and continue developing within the privacy function.
Preferred candidates may also bring: Experience in a healthcare, payer, or health technology environment.
Relevant privacy certifications or progress toward certification, such as CHPC, CHPS, or CIPP/US.
Exposure to additional privacy laws and frameworks, such as CCPA.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k plan with employer match
Flexible paid time off
Holidays
Parental leaves
Life and disability insurance
Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

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Hard Skills & Tools

HIPAAprivacy operationsprivacy investigationsprivacy risk assessmentsdocumentationcompliance auditsregulatory inquiriesprivacy policiesprivacy proceduresprivacy controls

Soft Skills

organizational skillsanalytical skillscommunication skillsattention to detailtime managementcollaborative mindsetsound judgmentdiscretionability to prioritizewillingness to learn

Certifications

CHPCCHPSCIPP/US