TikTok
Privacy Awareness and Enablement Specialist - USDS
TikTok, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Privacy Awareness and Enablement Specialist - USDS
Privacy Awareness and Enablement Specialist - USDS
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Responsibilities Team Intro The USDS Privacy and Integrated Security team is responsible for overseeing and governing all activities of privacy impacts to TikTok USDS' operations. - We address complex and cutting-edge challenges, aiming to build the world's most trusted social media platform. - We partner with TikTok global legal, R&D, privacy and security organizations in advancing our privacy practices. - We oversee, govern and support the integration and optimization of operational privacy capabilities including data inventory, data classification, data retention/deletion, and incident response, etc., to ensure scalable, mature, and compliant privacy and data protection practices.
We seek a highly motivated, experienced, and dynamic professional to join our team. This is an opportunity to work on the most innovative platform in the industry, strengthening security and privacy, in our mission to Inspire Creativity and Enrich Lives.
In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.
We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative Privacy Awareness and Enablement Specialist to join the Privacy & Integrated Security team. This is a strategic and mission-oriented role focused on bridging the gap between privacy policies and their practical application within our operational environment. The primary mission is to connect existing training resources, identify training gaps and build awareness, ultimately improving our privacy posture and fostering a culture that meaningfully engages privacy principles at all stages. The ideal candidate will be an important resource for our US operational teams. By leveraging existing and new privacy training, communications, and policies, you will ensure our teams not only understand their privacy obligations but are also enabled to execute them effectively in their daily work. This role acts as a champion for privacy in TikTok US, directly contributing to our program's impact and long-term success.
Reporting Structure: This role will report to the functional pillar lead within the privacy organization.
Responsibilities - Conduct formal and informal needs assessments (e.g., surveys, interviews, and work groups) to identify the specific privacy training and awareness gaps within our operational and business teams. - Catalog existing content and maintain a knowledge base to serve as a single source of truth for privacy training and awareness. - Proactively identify and leverage relevant privacy training modules and communication assets from existing extensive libraries. Adapt existing resources for USDS audience. - Translate complex, technical privacy principles and policies into clear, business-friendly language. - Develop regional case studies and scenarios that illustrate key privacy concepts in a relatable operational context. - Collaborate with relevant stakeholdersto create practical training that addresses real-world, regional challenges. - Serve as the formal point of contact for global privacy training, communications, and policy teams. Provide direct, constructive feedback to global teams on how content can be adapted to better meet USDS needs. - Advocate for USDS training needs and propose joint development projects to create new content that is mutually beneficial to USDS and global - Manage the end-to-end delivery of all USDS privacy communications and training, including managing a communications calendar and scheduling training sessions. - Deliver engaging and impactful presentations and workshops to a diverse range of regional stakeholders, from individual contributors to leadership. - Track key metrics (e.g., training completion rates, feedback scores) to measure the effectiveness of the program and provide regular reports to leadership. - Act as a USDS's champion for a privacy-aware culture, promoting best practices and fostering a proactive mindset toward privacy protection. - Engagement in special projects and additional responsibilities may be needed as the team expands and capabilities are enhanced. As our organization and privacy program continue to grow, this role is designed to evolve. The strong foundation you'll build in stakeholder management, project delivery, and programmatic oversight will provide paths to roles in program management or as a privacy subject matter expert. In this capacity, you would leverage your deep understanding of USDS needs and processes to manage and support more comprehensive aspects of the privacy program.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Law, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. - 4+ years of experience in a communications, training, or project management role, with a strong focus on program delivery and stakeholder engagement. - Exceptional written and communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and compelling narratives for diverse audiences. - Demonstrated ability to manage projects from end to end and work collaboratively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. - Foundational knowledge of key privacy concepts and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). - Must be adaptable and able to navigate through ambiguity and vagueness within a large complex organization
Preferred Qualifications - Professional certifications from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), such as: CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT or other relevant certifications, such as: CDPSE, CDPO, PLS - Experience in a communications or training role within a large organization with centralized privacy governance. - Proven track record of building and delivering effective training or communications programs.
About USDS TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security (“USDS”) is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.
Data Security Statement This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.
Why Join Us Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
Job Information 【For Pay Transparency】 Compensation Description (Annually) - Washington, DC The base salary range for this position in the selected city is 88920 - 176400 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice. Seniority level
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Privacy Awareness and Enablement Specialist - USDS
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Responsibilities Team Intro The USDS Privacy and Integrated Security team is responsible for overseeing and governing all activities of privacy impacts to TikTok USDS' operations. - We address complex and cutting-edge challenges, aiming to build the world's most trusted social media platform. - We partner with TikTok global legal, R&D, privacy and security organizations in advancing our privacy practices. - We oversee, govern and support the integration and optimization of operational privacy capabilities including data inventory, data classification, data retention/deletion, and incident response, etc., to ensure scalable, mature, and compliant privacy and data protection practices.
We seek a highly motivated, experienced, and dynamic professional to join our team. This is an opportunity to work on the most innovative platform in the industry, strengthening security and privacy, in our mission to Inspire Creativity and Enrich Lives.
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We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative Privacy Awareness and Enablement Specialist to join the Privacy & Integrated Security team. This is a strategic and mission-oriented role focused on bridging the gap between privacy policies and their practical application within our operational environment. The primary mission is to connect existing training resources, identify training gaps and build awareness, ultimately improving our privacy posture and fostering a culture that meaningfully engages privacy principles at all stages. The ideal candidate will be an important resource for our US operational teams. By leveraging existing and new privacy training, communications, and policies, you will ensure our teams not only understand their privacy obligations but are also enabled to execute them effectively in their daily work. This role acts as a champion for privacy in TikTok US, directly contributing to our program's impact and long-term success.
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Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Law, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. - 4+ years of experience in a communications, training, or project management role, with a strong focus on program delivery and stakeholder engagement. - Exceptional written and communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and compelling narratives for diverse audiences. - Demonstrated ability to manage projects from end to end and work collaboratively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. - Foundational knowledge of key privacy concepts and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). - Must be adaptable and able to navigate through ambiguity and vagueness within a large complex organization
Preferred Qualifications - Professional certifications from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), such as: CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT or other relevant certifications, such as: CDPSE, CDPO, PLS - Experience in a communications or training role within a large organization with centralized privacy governance. - Proven track record of building and delivering effective training or communications programs.
About USDS TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security (“USDS”) is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.
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