NCDHHS- PSO Privacy and Security Policy Writer
Job Overview
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Date PostedOctober 15, 2026
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Offered Salary$101 - $101 / hour
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Expiration dateOctober 21, 2026
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Job StatusOpen
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Requisition ID813487
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Working TypeHybrid
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Duration9 Months and 7 Days
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Interview TypeEither Webcam Interview or In Person
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Work Address1915 Health Services Way Raleigh, North Carolina
Job Description
The Policy Writer for the DHHS 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 health backgroud.
Responsibilities and 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 & DHHS 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)