The Senior Consultant works directly with Clearwater clients, focusing on delivering services, solutions, and tools. The remainder of their time is spent on authoring thought leadership content, creating and delivering team and client educational presentations, maintaining relevant professional certifications, and participating in professional networking opportunities and industry events.

Senior Consultants play a crucial role in executing complex client engagements, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to strategic initiatives aimed at improving service delivery and client satisfaction. Occasional travel (15-25%) may be required to support direct client work. 

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute consulting      service engagements in alignment with Statements of Work (SOWs), 
• Clearwater work standards, and client policies using Clearwater templates and methodologies, including but not limited to:
  • Conduct HIPAA privacy, breach notification, and security gap assessments.
  • Development of privacy, breach notification, and security policies, procedures, and compliance gap remediation.
  • Other Clearwater service offerings as needed.
• Experience interviewing and eliciting cooperation of clients to obtain relevant information, interpret responses and determine relevant facts for assessments and policy development
• Study, test, document, and improve scalable consulting services processes to ensure high-quality delivery and client satisfaction.
• Provide privacy, breach, data governance, and security advisory services, including creating information asset inventories, performing project analyses, and estimating      effort required for engagements.
• Investigate and address privacy and compliance breaches, including root cause analysis, appropriate action, and how to implement measures to prevents future breaches 
• Demonstrable experience identifying privacy and/or compliance issues, applying law and policy standards in investigations or fact-finding processes.
• Customize and continuously enhance client engagement processes, including kick-offs, planning, and on-site presentations.
• Develop and improve tools and templates used for client engagements and training subcontractors.
• Serve as an advisor to clients, providing expert insights, best practices, and actionable recommendations to enhance their cybersecurity posture.
• Guide clients through collaborative virtual and on-site sessions, providing orientation and ongoing educational support to empower their success.
• Participate and present in Clearwater educational and promotional activities, including webinars and client council meetings.
• Foster strong relationships with client stakeholders, partners, and internal teams to support engagement success and client retention.
• Successful execution of client engagements within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Achievement of utilization targets and client satisfaction goals.
• Contributions to thought leadership and educational content.
• Participation in professional development initiatives and knowledge-sharing efforts.
• Adherence to corporate policies, procedures, and security requirements.

· Billable hours target: 1,664 hours annually (equivalent to 80% utilization)

· Perform other duties within the scope of the role as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, & KNOWLEDGE

2-5 years of Consulting, Privacy, Security, or related experience in a healthcare setting 

· BA/BS degree preferred

· Professional industry certifications like CHCP, CIPP, CIPM, CIPT preferred

· In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity and compliance frameworks, such as HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001, HITRUST, and HHS 405(d).

· Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex information privacy and security challenges and provide actionable solutions.

· Familiarity with enterprise privacy and security strategies, vulnerability management, and incident response.

· Ability to independently execute engagements, ensuring quality and adherence to agreed timelines.

· Strong attention to detail in documentation, analysis, and communication of findings

Strong analytical and writing skills to create accurate reports and summaries 

· Effective prioritization and multitasking skills in a client-facing environment. 

· Ability to embrace Clearwater’s CLEAR core values (Commitment to Client Success, Lead with Accountability, Integrity & Collaboration, Excellence in All That We Do, Advance Colleague Success, Respect & Transparency) and culture.  

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPECTATIONS

• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and evolving cybersecurity threats through continuous      learning.
• Pursue and maintain professional certifications such as CHCP, CHC, CHRC, CIPP, CIPM, or CIPT.
• Participate in professional organizations, industry conferences, and events.
• Contribute to the development of training materials and mentorship programs for junior team members.
• 2-5 years of Consulting, Privacy, Security, or related experience in a healthcare setting 

The base salary range for this role is $_____110,000______ to $_____120,000______. Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state. Our robust time-off policy includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and paid sick time. Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including applicable candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of colleagues in the role. All colleagues may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Clearwater is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. Please inform Clearwater/Redspin’s Recruiting team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participating in the application process.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Fast paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires the ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.