Dct Chief Privacy Official / General Counsel 1

Job Details

Working Title: DCT Chief Privacy Official
Job Class: General Counsel 1
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

• Job ID: 88049
• Location: Vadnais Heights
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/06/2025
• Closing Date: 08/19/2025
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Manager
• Division/Unit: DCT Support Services / DCT GCO Operations Legal Serv
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes - Up to 10% to travel to required on-site meetings and trainings
• Salary Range: $50.25 - $71.95 / hourly; $104,922 - $150,231 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position requires an employee to be onsite at the DCT Vadnais Heights Headquarters at 3200 Labore Rd, Suite 104, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.

• Telework is available on a limited basis.
• Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.
• Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.

This position is eligible for a hiring bonus up to $10,000!!

DCT is seeking an individual to join our DCT General Counsel?s Office for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as our DCT Chief Privacy Official. This position serves as a key legal advisor on enterprise-wide and inter-agency legal and compliance matters, with a focus on privacy and data security. The Chief Privacy Official will provide legal oversight and strategic direction on privacy-related matters across the organization.

In this capacity, the Chief Privacy Official will lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of privacy and security policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws. The role provides high-level legal guidance regarding the appropriate and compliant use, sharing, and protection of sensitive data, including public, nonpublic, private, and confidential information under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA), as well as protected health information (PHI) and other regulated data under HIPAA, IRS, SSA, and other laws.

This position will supervise legal staff within the DCT General Counsel?s Office and mentor a team of professionals in business areas who deliver privacy and security guidance and training to managers, directors, executive leadership, and staff.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Advise and assist the General Counsel of DCT and Senior Counsel with legal, compliance, and other work on matters pertaining to data privacy and security.
• Provide legal guidance to DCT managers, directors, and executive leadership on related complex legal and compliance issues focusing on the area of data privacy and data security.
• Counsel and advise the Department in complying with applicable state and federal laws, including data breach analysis, incident response, and communications with federal and state regulators.
• Collaborate with DCT partners, contractors, MNIT, and other agency General Counsels on strategic data protection, data sharing, and data management initiatives and projects.
• Lead and advise DCT concerning implementation of and compliance with DCT policies.
• Advise on policy and legislative initiatives.
• Develop and provide legal training to DCT leadership and staff on privacy and security laws and issues.
• Provide DCT with legal advice in a variety of complex and changing areas affecting DCT to support DCT?s compliance with all state and federal laws.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Minnesota.
• At least seven (7) years of experience practicing law, with substantive work in one or more areas such as privacy, data protection, administrative law, compliance, or other relevant legal fields. Experience should include:
• Legal work involving state and/or federal privacy laws, particularly those applicable to regulated data environments.
• Collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including internal teams and external partners.
• Experience advising on data-related legal issues, such as requests for data access or disclosure, and legal implications of data incidents or breaches.
• At least one (1) year of experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity, which may include managing legal staff, leading legal initiatives, or mentoring attorneys or other professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with privacy and security issues in the public sector or similarly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with privacy and data protection laws, such as state data practices acts, HIPAA, or similar frameworks.
• Legal experience in dispute resolution, such as litigation, administrative hearings, or formal legal proceedings.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership and manage complex or high-profile matters.
• Experience structuring or adapting legal services or legal teams to align with organizational needs and priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to apply emotional intelligence, effective leadership, and communication skills in navigating organizational change and working across diverse teams and communities.
• Ability to evaluate operational processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and support implementation of business or legal process enhancements.
• Experience facilitating collaboration and building consensus among groups or individuals with diverse perspectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a range of stakeholders, including government entities, advocacy groups, and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to remain professional, composed, and collaborative in high-pressure or rapidly evolving situations.
• Experience supporting or advising leadership bodies or governance boards.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness, including experience working effectively across cultures and communities

Additional Requirements
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS ? Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

Application Details

How to Apply**
Select ?Apply for Job? at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Amy Chantry at amy.chantry@state.mn.us.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Raegan Juntunen at raegan.juntunen@state.mn.us.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact Direct Care & Treatment?s ADA Coordinator, John Ulrich at john.ulrich@state.mn.us for assistance.

CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if they: 1) meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%; 2) provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability; and 3) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation before the closing date to: raegan.juntunen@state.mn.us.

About Direct Care and Treatment**
DCT operates a highly specialized behavioral health care system that serves people with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. This includes psychiatric hospitals and other inpatient mental health treatment facilities; inpatient substance abuse treatment facilities; dental clinics, group homes, vocational sites, and sex offender treatment facilities.

Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits**
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:**

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Annual pay increases
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children

• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS**

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.

Work Location: In person