Principal Consultant

Description About Us: NYSTEC is a nonprofit technology consulting company, advising agencies, organizations, institutions, and businesses since 1996. We're independent and vendor-neutral, so we have our clients' best interests at heart. At NYSTEC, we know that we succeed when individuals and teams flourish personally and professionally, so our benefits and perks support that mindset. About the Role: As a in the Cybersecurity and Data Privacy practice area supporting our New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) client, you will work on health information exchange (HIE) and health information technology (HIT) initiatives focused on governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). This role will require collaboration with colleagues, clients, and vendors to support the rapid change occurring with a large NYSDOH program. NYSTEC is considered a trusted advisor, providing subject matter expertise and connecting the dots for our clients. NYSTEC has consulted on some of the largest Medicaid initiatives and has served in various roles across a multitude of New York State healthcare technology systems. Serving as a HIT Compliance Consultant, your day-to-day role will include supporting our client with GRC in support of NYSDOH's HIE/HIT program. You will work with clients to ensure that regulatory, policy, and contractual requirements are met by third parties. This position is fully onsite position, with work taking place in person at our client's location or at the NYSTEC office in Albany, NY. Key Responsibilities Work closely with the client and their vendors to understand the supporting technology of the HIE program. Review technical specifications and provide feedback. Develop current-state assessments and perform gap analyses. Document, trace, and prioritize business requirements. Document user stories/requirements that address the client's objectives for the HIE program. Compile and synthesize analyses and findings into reports and other client deliverables (e.g., process flows, data flows, system architectures, context diagrams, use cases). Anticipate and communicate issues/risks. Exhibiting excellent writing, documentation, communication, and analytical skills to meet project goals. About you: Required Qualifications HIT and/or HIE experience. Understanding of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) security and privacy requirements. Understanding of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 controls. Knowledge of NIST 800-30 style risk assessments. Knowledge of Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST) Excellent communication and writing skills. Preferred/Desired Qualifications Healthcare technology, security, and compliance training and certifications. Education and Experience A bachelor's degree and eight years of related experience in HIT or HIE. An equivalent combination of advanced education, training, and professional experience may be considered. The target salary range for this position is $109,639.00 - $145,271.00 per year. When determining compensation, we carefully consider several factors including education, professional experience, and job-related qualifications It is NYSTEC's policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all individuals, regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, military service and veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws and ordinances. NYSTEC is strongly committed to this policy and believes in the concept and spirit of the law. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact recruitment@nystec.com if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or to perform this job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Learn more about NYSTEC by visiting www.nystec.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.