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July 17th, 2008 (REVISED)

Job Opportunity: Senior Policy Analyst - Health Privacy Project

The Center for Democracy and Technology is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to work on its new initiative on health privacy. The job offers an exciting opportunity to shape public policy on one of the key issues of the digital age. In March 2008, CDT launched a Health Privacy Project to develop and promote public policies that ensure patient privacy as personal health information is shared electronically. For more information, see http://www.cdt.org.

CDT is a non-profit public interest group, based in Washington DC, dedicated to promoting civil liberties in the digital age. CDT is one of the world’s premier Internet, technology and civil liberties advocacy organizations.

BACKGROUND -- HEALTH PRIVACY IN THE DIGITAL AGE: It is widely recognized that information technology can be a critical tool for improving health quality and access and empowering consumers. Government agencies and the health care sector are developing health information exchanges and a growing number of companies are offering Personal Health Records services. Congress is considering a range of policy questions associated with HIT. However, the privacy issues associated with the growing liquidity of health information remain unresolved.

SENIOR POLICY ANALYST POSITION: Under the direction of the Director of the Health Privacy Project, the primary responsibilities of this position will be to -

• research and analyze current health privacy issues;
• draft policy papers, Congressional testimony, and other materials about current issues affecting health information privacy;
• monitor and present the organization’s position to Congressional staff and Executive Branch agencies;
• assist in CDT's public education, media and public speaking efforts;
• coordinate coalitions, working groups, consultations and meetings with health care and technology communities, consumer groups and other key audiences to build support for efforts to develop and implement robust HIT privacy policies; and
• help develop and articulate CDT's policy positions.

QUALIFICATIONS: This position is designed for candidates with at least 3 years of policy experience. An ideal candidate would have -

• demonstrated skill in policy analysis;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• dedication to CDT's public interest mission;
• experience with health care, technology, privacy, and/or civil liberties law and policy
• excellent planning and organizational skills;
• and;
• an entrepreneurial and collaborative working style.

An ideal applicant will have an advanced degree in public policy or law.

CDT offers lots of autonomy within a supportive team environment.

COMPENSATION: Salary is commensurate with experience and is competitive with public interest and government pay scales. CDT also offers excellent benefits, including health care and dental coverage, a retirement plan, and generous vacation and parental leave.

TO APPLY: Please send an email explaining your interest in the Health Privacy Project, along with a resume, to dani@cdt.org. Deadline date is August 15th, 2008.

The Center for Democracy and Technology is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual or gender orientation, religion, or physical ability.