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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Data Privacy & Compliance - **Company:** Accion - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Computing Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Data Governance, Relational Databases, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Oracle (Applications), Cloud Services, Unstructured Data, Data Classification, Data Management - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/17121b9e-4a97-48cb-86a6-2b775027c7c5 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience; advanced degree preferred. * At least 3 years of experience with records management, retention, and compliance requirements. * Strong working knowledge of data privacy, data protection, governance, and regulatory compliance practices. * Experience implementing or operating data classification and data-protection programs. * Experience working with both relational and unstructured data environments. * Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive organizational change. * Strong project management skills. * Experience managing staff and/or leading a Privacy & Compliance function. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills., * IAPP certification, such as CIPP, CIPM, or CIPT. * Experience implementing or managing modern privacy platforms such as OneTrust or comparable Microsoft privacy/data-management solutions. * Experience with Microsoft Azure, including cloud services and data-platform technologies. * Familiarity with relational database technologies such as Oracle, SQL Server, and Azure SQL. * Experience applying cybersecurity best practices to data protection and regulatory compliance. * Knowledge of inclusive design principles and digital accessibility standards. ## Description * Develop, implement, and continuously improve enterprise data privacy and compliance strategies. * Lead cross-functional privacy initiatives involving Legal, IT, Security, Product, Engineering, and business stakeholders. * Own and maintain the organization's privacy roadmap and associated work programs. * Lead or support implementation and ongoing operation of privacy management platforms and related tooling. * Own the Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) process and ensure requests are fulfilled accurately and within applicable timelines. * Develop and maintain the organization's Record of Processing Activities (ROPA). * Support development and maintenance of data governance, data protection, and data-handling policies and procedures. * Oversee development and maintenance of enterprise data inventories. * Lead records management and retention processes to ensure information is maintained in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. * Identify, assess, document, and mitigate privacy and data-protection risks. * Develop and deliver privacy awareness and training initiatives across the organization. * Collaborate with technical teams to implement privacy and data-protection capabilities that meet business and regulatory requirements. * Provide regular privacy program, risk, and project updates to senior leadership. * Lead and develop staff within the Privacy & Compliance function. ## Related Videos - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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