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Data Privacy Officer

IT Director I

Recruitment #26-004494-0001

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Introduction

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.

GRADE

23

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building
200 W. Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201 

Hybrid schedule available (up to 3 telework days permitted each week)

POSITION DUTIES

In accordance with Executive Order 01.01.2021.10, MSDE is mandated to assign an Agency Privacy Officer (APO) whose primary responsibility is to ensure the Unit adopts reasonable practices and procedures based upon a privacy framework designed to protect personally identifiable information (PII). This role ensures agency data practices comply with essential regulatory frameworks including FERPA, COPPA, MODPA, and CJIS. By doing so, the Data Privacy Officer (serving as the APO) limits the legal, reputational, operational, and financial risks associated with processing residents’ (data subjects’) PII.

The Data Privacy Officer (DPO) is the accountable party responsible for establishing administrative and physical safeguards that protect the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of PII. This includes any information that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual’s identity to ensure it remains accurate, relevant, timely, and complete. Guided by the Privacy Act of 1974, the position applies Fair Information Privacy Practices (FIPPs) principles, including transparency, individual participation, purpose specification, data minimization, use limitation, data quality and integrity, security and accountability, and auditing. The role also serves as the Agency Data Officer (ADO), advising MSDE leadership on the impact of the Maryland Data Governance Policy and consulting with divisions to improve data governance and maturity.

Duties Include:
  • Privacy Risk Management & Procurement Review: Serves as a core member of the MSDE Cybersecurity team to perform Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Privacy Threshold Analysis (DPTA). Responsibilities include reviewing RFPs, contracts, and data sharing agreements (DSAs/DUAs) to ensure effective controls are in place before implementation.
  • Internal Governance Consultation: Advises MSDE leadership on the impact of the State Data Governance Policy. Consults with MSDE divisions to improve data governance practices, alignment with state mandates, and the protection of PII. Recommends and coordinates the implementation of privacy procedures, guidelines, and staff training
  • Statewide Stewardship & Compliance Reporting: Recommends and drafts agency- level data governance policies consistent with state frameworks for CISO approval. Maintains the agency data inventory and prepares annual comprehensive privacy reports for the State Chief Privacy Officer (SCPO).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Governance, Cybersecurity, Education Administration or a related field

Experience: Three years or more of experience in data privacy, data governance, or related work

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

  • CGRC -Governance Risk and Compliance Certification
  • CIPP/CIPM - Certified Information Privacy professional/Certified Information Privacy Manager

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must consent to a State Police Investigation (fingerprinting) as a routine procedure for all employees with this Agency.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. 

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment. The application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are unable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below and be faxed to 410-554-9397 or mailed to MSDE Human Resources Branch, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire, this must be completed and sent in with your paper application, if you are unable to apply online.

All application materials must be received in our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job duties, even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online application, submitted to the fax number, or mailed to the Human Resources address listed above.

Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0012, TDD 410-333-3045. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.

Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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