Contract Senior Associate, Privacy

Job Summary

Do you ever wonder about the security and privacy of your personal information? Schellman is seeking professionals to join our team who can help navigate the evolving landscape of privacy compliance. With a focus on security and privacy audits, assessments, and certifications, we are dedicated to helping organizations understand their rights and obligations.

Essential Functions

• Comply with Schellman’s code of ethics and professional conduct
• Adhere to professional and regulatory standards relevant to assigned service line specialization(s)
• Promote Schellman’s company culture and exemplify Schellman’s values
• Establish high-quality relationships and rapport with client personnel
• Manage client expectations to exceed them
• Complete assigned duties in a timely manner with a high attention to detail
• Collaborate with fellow project team members throughout the life cycle of each project
• Escalate issues internally in a proper and timely manner
• Book travel reservations in a timely manner and in accordance with Schellman’s travel and expense policies and procedures
• Perform the essential functions of other service delivery positions when qualified and called upon to do so
• Attend project kick-off and closing meetings
• Execute assigned testing procedures, perform detailed analysis, reach conclusions, document results in accordance with company standards, and suggest ideas for improvements, where applicable
• Serve as a contact for clients' basic questions regarding an engagement
• Contribute to Schellman’s practice development efforts
• Develop an expert knowledge of professional and regulatory standards relevant to assigned service line specialization(s)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Familiarity with Schellman’s services, methodology, and relevant professional standards
• Requisite knowledge of applicable technology, privacy, and security domains
• A high level of attention to detail and quality of work product
• A client service-oriented mindset
• Excellent time management, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work on-site or remotely as a valuable contributor to a collaborative team
• The capability to manage assigned tasks for multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Education, Work Experience And Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business management, privacy law, privacy, engineering, technology, or other relevant subject area, or equivalent years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• 2+ years of related professional services or large corporate experience in information security auditing, assessment, consulting, compliance, or privacy operations
• PREFERRED: Focused on Privacy regulation
• PREFERRED: Professional membership in one (IAPP, ISACA, ISC2, AICPAM)
• PREFERRED: Maintains (CIPP, CIPT, and/or CIPM) Certification

Company Information

At Schellman, we are committed to providing a flexible and balanced environment. Remote work is offered, but some travel may be required for in-person training, team meet-ups, and strategy meetings. We strive to provide a diverse and inclusive workplace and support equal employment opportunities for all candidates.