Privacy Analyst

Aquent is partnering with a leading organization at the forefront of its industry, dedicated to innovation and delivering exceptional experiences. This company is renowned for its commitment to cutting-edge technology and customer satisfaction, shaping the future of its sector. Join a team that values collaboration, impact, and continuous improvement, where your contributions directly influence the success and security of critical operations.

Are you a passionate privacy professional ready to make a significant impact? We are seeking a talented individual to champion privacy operations and strengthen our client's robust privacy program. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in safeguarding consumer data, ensuring compliance with evolving privacy laws, and embedding privacy-by-design principles across all facets of the business. Your expertise will directly contribute to building trust, mitigating risks, and shaping the future of data protection within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

The *Privacy Analyst* will support US state privacy law operations and help maintain and enhance the the company's privacy program. This role will assist with implementing and operationalizing state and federal privacy law requirements, supporting Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) processes, resolving privacy-related issues, and helping ensure timely completion of consumer privacy requests. The Privacy Analyst will also work cross-functionally to support privacy operations and help integrate privacy practices into product development and business processes.

In addition to supporting privacy operations, this role will contribute to the ongoing maintenance of the companys privacy program by coordinating key privacy compliance activities, preparing documentation, monitoring privacy requirements, and partnering with internal stakeholders to help ensure privacy practices are applied consistently across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have a foundation in privacy, technology, or compliance and a strong interest in supporting privacy solutions and operational improvements.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support the development and documentation of business requirements related to state and federal privacy law compliance.
• Support Legal, Product, Security, IT, and other internal teams to help implement privacy requirements across business operations and products.
• Assist in developing privacy training materials, job aids, and presentations related to privacy laws and compliance obligations.
• Support the implementation of product-related privacy requirements across the enterprise
• Help identify, document, and track privacy risks associated with products, operations, applications, or business processes, and support remediation efforts.
• Participate in Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) reviews and help maintain related documentation and follow-up actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support privacy-by-design and data governance efforts within products and operational processes.
• Support company privacy and security initiatives that embed privacy and data protection practices throughout the organization
• Assist with FordDirect Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) operations, including request tracking, issue resolution, workflow support, documentation, and status reporting.
• Support the handling of privacy complaints and consumer privacy-related requests, including reporting and coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with supplier privacy assessments, questionnaires, and audit-related activities.
• Develop, update, and maintain privacy-related documentation, questionnaires, and process materials.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support automation or workflow enhancements to improve privacy operations efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience in privacy, compliance, technology, data governance, digital operations, or a related field.
• Experience supporting consumer privacy request processes, such as DSARs, preferred.
• Familiarity with privacy tools, privacy operations workflows, or privacy-enabling technologies, preferred

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of privacy regulations and frameworks, such as CCPA, and other state laws.
• Understanding and utilization of privacy-enabling technologies.
• Knowledge of Agile and project management methodologies.
• Ability to translate complex data privacy laws into business requirements.
• Proactively problem-solve and multitask while maintaining composure and attention to detail.
• Follow-through mindset to uphold a 'close the loop culture.
• A positive approach to serving customers and providing exceptional customer service.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment, high ethics, and project a professional image.
• Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member with a positive 'can do attitude.
• The drive to identify and seize opportunities for continuous improvement as business needs change.
• Excellent organization, flexibility and time management skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and business communication skills (written, verbal, listening).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, information systems, or related field * CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, CISSP and/or CISM certifications preferred

This role can be HYBRID in Dearborn, MI or 100% Remote if you do not live within 50 miles from Dearborn (US only - EST Hours)

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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