Privacy and Security Policy Writer

Privacy and Security Policy Writer at Raleigh, NC, USA
Must have Skills/Attributes: Drafting, HIPAA, Research, Technical
*Note: Healthcare Privacy & Information Security Policy Writer HIPAA/NIST
**Only qualified Healthcare Privacy & Information Security Policy Writer HIPAA/NIST candidates located in the Raleigh, NC area will be considered due to the position requiring an on-site presence**
Required Skills:           
* Research, develop, draft, and update policies, procedures, guidance documents, and manuals for the Privacy and Security Office (5 Years)
* Analyze existing policies to identify gaps, inconsistencies, redundancies, or misalignment with regulatory or operational requirements (5 Years)
* Ensure written materials meet applicable fed. state & internal standards, including HIPAA, NIST frameworks, CMS requirements & client enterprise policies (5 Years)
* Work closely with SMEs to gather information, validate accuracy, and ensure clarity of content (5 Years)
* Translate complex technical, regulatory, and operational concepts into clear, easy-to-understand policy language (5 Years)
* Establish and maintain version control, document tracking, and standardized formatting for all policy documents (5 Years)
* Support communication of policy updates, including summaries, presentations, and training materials for internal audiences (5 Years)
* Align policy content with organizational strategy, legal obligations, operational workflows, and statewide directives (5 Years)
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure policies align with organizational strategy and operational needs (5 Years)

About the Role:  The Policy Writer for the client Privacy and Security Office plays a critical role in developing and maintaining clear, accurate, and compliant policies that support the department’s privacy, security, and regulatory obligations. This position researches, drafts, and updates policies and procedures related to information security, privacy practices, system governance, and operational compliance. The Policy Writer ensures alignment with state and federal requirements and collaborates closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), legal counsel, compliance officers, cybersecurity teams, and executive leadership. The ideal candidate must have a health background