Privacy Program Manager

Overview

Privacy Program Manager — Huntsville, Alabama

Chronos Operations, LLC is seeking a Privacy Program Manager with a strong background in cybersecurity and privacy compliance for the Army Materiel Command (AMC), Chief Information Office (CIO). This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing privacy programs that ensure compliance with federal laws, DoD policies, and cybersecurity regulations.

• Develop and implement Privacy Programs in accordance with DoD and Federal regulations.
• Conduct privacy risk assessments and ensure compliance with privacy regulations.
• Author and develop a Privacy Program Plan to streamline privacy risk assessments around system vulnerabilities, threat assessments, and operational mission impacts.
• Interact with clients and interface with senior management and the government.
• Develop and oversee implementation of the organization s privacy policies and procedures in alignment with DoD and federal privacy guidelines.
• Develop authoritative system inventories, implement standardized Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTA) and Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) processes, and link privacy assessments to vulnerability and threat intelligence.
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) on PII, PHI, and sensitive data protection, ensuring appropriate controls are integrated within IT systems.
• Coordinate with Cybersecurity, Information Assurance (IA), Legal, and Risk Management teams to embed privacy in security operations.
• Manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategies with cybersecurity tools to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.
• Lead privacy incident response efforts and investigations involving breaches of PII.
• Train and educate employees on privacy best practices and federal/DoD privacy regulations.
• Participate in audits and prepare documentation and reports to demonstrate privacy compliance.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership regarding privacy risks, gaps, and improvement strategies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with DoD security standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, RMF, FISMA).
• Achieve and maintain compliance with cybersecurity regulations, and optimize the current process to streamline the approval process.
• Maintain and track security documentation, including system security plans (SSPs), risk assessments, and Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Support the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) in ensuring system information is accurately entered into the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
• Conduct detailed cybersecurity and privacy risk assessments of systems, including facility-related control systems and OT systems.
• Assist the RMF team with reviewing and maintaining RMF packages and system ATO artifacts.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and trends to ensure the program adapts to evolving security challenges.
• Supervisory duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate s Degree or Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber Security, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience developing and implementing Privacy within RMF systems in accordance with DoD and Federal regulations.
• 3+ years of experience in privacy, compliance, or risk management roles is common.
  • Must have experience with developing and implementing privacy policies and procedures.
  • Certification in Privacy (e.g., CIPP, CIPM) is highly desirable and preferred.
  • Experience with federal systems accreditation (A&A) and FISMA compliance reporting.
• Must have an active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS with SCI eligibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of RMF/Dev Sec Ops /Zero Trust integration points.
• Ability to develop and maintain data maps.
• Extensive knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, eMASS, and POA&Ms.
• Effective communication skills for information between various functional disciplines, as well as strong briefing skills with senior customer and corporate leadership.
• Proven leadership skills, including working in a team environment, fostering communication, listening to teammates …