Legal and Compliance Specialist

Overview

Inovalon was founded in 1998 on the belief that technology and data would empower the transformation of the healthcare ecosystem. The Legal and Compliance Specialist supports legal, compliance and risk management activities across the enterprise. This individual contributor role performs a wide range of duties including legal operations, compliance audits, risk assessments, policies and procedures, training and education, and compliance monitoring activities.

The role also supports the enterprise risk management function. One of the most critical aspects of this role is the ability to conduct and report investigations (e.g., employee relations, non-compliance). This role is located in Bowie, MD, and the team is in the office 2–3 days per week.

Location:
Bowie, MD; hybrid schedule (in office 2–3 days/week).

• Provide legal and compliance operational support on topics including risk assessment, privacy, enterprise risk, auditing/monitoring, and policy governance.
• Assist with audits in support of compliance, risk management, vendor operations and annual oversight activities.
• Represent the department on projects and cross-functional assignments.
• Liaise with business units to provide advisory support related to operational inquiries.
• Support compliance and privacy reviews and identify gaps with potential risk implications.
• Support internal and external responses to legal and compliance information and data requests (e.g., audits).
• Monitor and analyze department metrics; track key performance indicators and develop reporting (e.g., dashboards, charts).
• Support the implementation of legal technology solutions, including AI-driven platforms and automation tools.
• Analyze, update, and draft legal and compliance policies and control procedures; support policy governance.
• Conduct research and analysis on various legal and compliance matters.
• Provide general legal and administrative support to Legal leadership as needed (e.g., preparing meeting materials, scanning, filing).
• Take on additional assignments and responsibilities as needed.
• Maintain compliance with Inovalon’s policies, procedures and mission statement.
• Adhere to confidentiality and HIPAA requirements in all aspects of the role.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in legal operations, compliance, risk management or related fields.
• Experience with a healthcare organization/company, law firm or healthcare-focused government agency is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently, exercise judgment, and analyze risk.
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented and self-directed with excellent follow-up skills.
• Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Team player with willingness to contribute wherever needed.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to create customized metrics reports and dashboards.
• Good judgment and professionalism with flexibility to provide support as needed.

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.

• Sedentary work (sitting for long periods).
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally; negligible force otherwise.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects and repetitive motions.
• Inside environmental conditions.
• Travel for this position will include less than 5%, usually for training purposes.

Inovalon offers a competitive salary and benefits package. In addition to base compensation, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. Base pay varies by factors including knowledge, experience, location, and internal equity.

Base Compensation Range: $84,600 — $115,000 USD.

Inovalon invests in associates to stay healthy, save for long-term goals, and manage work and personal commitments. Benefits may include health insurance, life insurance, company-paid disability, 401(k), paid time off, and more.

Inovalon is an equal opportunity workplace and provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Qualified applicants may be considered regardless of criminal histories, in compliance with legal requirements.

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