Privacy Compliance Lead

Title: Privacy Compliance Lead
Location: Hybrid – Washington, D.C. Metro Area
Terms: Full-Time
Clearance: Ability to Obtain Public Trust Clearance (Secret Preferred)
Travel: 0–10%RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY.That’s RIVA. Our employee-first approach has cultivated a culture that attracts the best and brightest. By investing in people first and providing a flexible work environment, our employees experience higher morale, increased productivity, and lower turnover. At RIVA, people are our #1 priority.Program Overview:The International Trade Administration (ITA) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Customer Relationship Division (CRD) supports the strategic delivery of digital solutions, enterprise services, and technology alignment across ITA’s global footprint. The CRD plays a critical role in improving customer engagement, optimizing business processes, and enhancing digital service offerings. This project advances ITA’s modernization initiatives by delivering program management, process reengineering, customer experience analysis, and technical documentation services to streamline enterprise IT support and align service delivery with mission goals.As part of this effort, RIVA supports ITA OCIO in enhancing internal service delivery frameworks, implementing performance metrics, and ensuring the seamless execution of IT modernization initiatives through collaborative project execution, robust documentation, and stakeholder communication.Position Overview:RIVA Solutions is seeking a Privacy Compliance Lead to serve as the subject matter expert for privacy compliance requirements within the ITA OCIO CRD. This role will provide expert-level support for Privacy Act of 1974 and FOIA processes, manage privacy-related correspondence, and liaise with the Department Chief Privacy Office. The Privacy Compliance Lead ensures that privacy requirements are met and documented, supports reporting activities, and manages sensitive requests with accuracy and professionalism.Core Responsibilities:

• Serve as liaison to the Department Chief Privacy Office and provide privacy expertise to FISMA compliance teams.
• Act as subject matter expert on Privacy Act of 1974 requirements and guidance.
• Oversee the flow of classified and unclassified FOIA/PA correspondence and ensure adherence to federal privacy policies.
• Support the development of reports and analyses associated with FOIA and Privacy Act compliance.
• Provide and assist requesters with necessary FOIA/PA forms and status updates.
• Ensure accurate and prompt processing of FOIA/PA requests in compliance with relevant laws and guidelines.
• Monitor case statuses, track metrics, and ensure all documentation is proofread and error-free.
• Ensure consistent compliance with FOIA and Privacy Act policies, procedures, and timelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience working with Privacy Act compliance or FOIA/PA processing.
• Strong understanding of federal privacy frameworks and policies.
• Proven communication and analytical skills for briefing senior leadership.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (Secret preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management or Agile experience.
• IAPP Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
• Experience supporting Department of Commerce or other federal agencies with privacy compliance programs.

Salary: Up to $150,000/ yr based on experience RIVA Benefits:

• Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Benefits / 401K with Company Matching
• HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Program Initiatives
• RIVA Flex
• Additional Workplace Benefits

RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email accommodations@rivasolutionsinc.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.