Your Role

The IT Policy Writing Subject Matter Expert will provide expertise in the development, analysis, and implementation of Information Technology policies to support Blue Shield of California's mission. This role requires an in-depth understanding of health insurance, insurance and privacy laws and regulations, industry standards, and policy development processes to ensure that organizational policies are effective, compliant, and aligned with strategic objectives. In this role you will be instrumental in managing the the Information Technology Policy Life Cycle (ITPLC). The ITPLC provides the means to ensure that information technology policies and standards address current and changing organizational needs, technology advancements, risk appetite, and business goals.

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience
• Requires 3 years of experience revising/writing IT Policies
• Certifications (preferred):
  • CISM - Certified Information Systems Manager
  • CRISC - Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control
  • CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• Experience with compliance and understanding of health insurance laws and regulations, information technology, information security, and privacy laws and regulations
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of industry best practices, and policy development
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Facilitating/Presenting both in-person and virtual discussions on related policy topics
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency in using research tools and software
• Laws and Regulatory knowledge:
  • The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA),
  • Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act)
  • Code of Federal Regulations Title 45 - Parts 160 and 164 (Health Care Security and Privacy)
  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404 - Internal Controls)
  • Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (Privacy Policies and Practices)
• Association and Industry knowledge:
  • Payment Card Industry (PCI)
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): Cybersecurity Framework and Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations (800-53 r5)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Association
  • Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this role is: $ 118800.00 to $ 178200.00 for California.

Note:

Please note that this range represents the pay range for this and many other positions at Blue Shield that fall into this pay grade. Blue Shield salaries are based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, location (California, Bay area, or outside California), and current employee salaries for similar roles.

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