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Director of Compliance

Delta Dental of California
$122,400 - $265,100
dental insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), employee discount
United States
Oct 22, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION The Delta Dental Compliance team is essential in mitigating risk and safeguarding Delta Dental's growth and success. As the Director of Compliance, you are responsible for leading and overseeing this critical team. This entails developing and managing internal controls, process, procedures and audit compliance, managing and overseeing the Company's compliance and privacy plans. The Compliance Director must maintain excellent working relationships with all business teams including quality, operations, technology, product development, marketing, finance, and other corporate teams. You will play a crucial role within the leadership team and will work as a strategic advisor to the business by thinking creatively and advising the Company on achieving its goals while maintaining legal, regulatory, and contractual compliance. RESPONSIBILITIES Provides expert guidance to leadership on compliance issues, including the development and implementation of controls to ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures. This involves regular updates and strategic advice to mitigate compliance risks. Continuously monitors regulatory developments both within and outside the company. Keeps abreast of evolving best practices in compliance control to ensure the organization remains ahead of regulatory changes and industry standards. Works closely with relevant stakeholders, including departments and external partners, to address compliance and privacy issues. Facilitates effective communication and collaboration to resolve issues and identify trends. Leads the creation, implementation, and enforcement of compliance and privacy policies, procedures, and ethics guidelines. Ensures these policies are up-to-date and effectively communicated across the organization. Formulates and implements strategies to mitigate identified compliance and privacy risks. This includes conducting risk assessments and developing action plans to address potential vulnerabilities. Lead team to keep track of changes in privacy laws and regulations, ensuring that the organization's practices remain compliant. This involves regular reviews and updates to privacy policies and procedures. Develops, implements, and maintains the organization's privacy program, ensuring compliance with relevant privacy laws and regulations such as HIPAA and CCPA. This includes overseeing data protection measures and responding to privacy incidents. Collaborates with other functions to oversee internal and external third-party and governmental compliance/privacy investigations or reviews. Independently investigates or supervises the investigation of compliance concerns raised through various reporting mechanisms. Oversees the implementation of comprehensive compliance and privacy education and training programs. Ensures that all employees are aware of and understand their responsibilities regarding compliance and privacy. Prepares and presents regular reports on the status of the compliance and privacy programs to senior management and the board of directors. Provides updates on compliance activities, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies. QUALIFICATIONS 12+ years w/Bachelor's degree; 3+ years management Compliance management experience at a regulatory agency, financial services organization, or consulting firm, including the assessment, development, enhancement, and implementation of compliance management programs and associated controls. Experience planning, managing, and executing day-to-day aspects of engagement activities, including project and resource plans, budgeting and invoicing, execution methodologies, deliverables, and presentations. Demonstrated subject matter expertise in privacy and Healthcare laws and regulations. Proven leadership ability with a commitment to quality in team development, execution, and delivery. Committed to developing positive relationships with clients and engagement teams. Strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail, adaptability, communication skills and professionalism. Strong reputation for integrity and ethics. Excellent organizational skills and problem-solving capabilities and the ability to perform in a fast-paced, high volume, deadline-driven environment. Ability to apply a risk-based analysis to compliance issues and demonstrate creativity and flexibility in developing solutions that satisfy both business requirements and legal obligations. Ability to interpret and implement complex regulatory requirements. Customer-focused with the ability to balance compliance and business needs. Technical proficiency with business systems and tools. Strong leadership and team management abilities Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives effectively Base Pay Information The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity. Pay Grade 24. $122,400 - $265,100 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes: Competitive base and incentive pay 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions Rich medical & pharmacy benefits 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities Employee discount program Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A. Important Work Authorization Information Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. #LI-Hybrid ABOUT THE TEAM At Delta Dental, we're behind millions of smiles and counting. For over 68 years, we've served our communities by increasing access to affordable, quality care - but that commitment to care extends beyond the people we serve, to the dedicated employees who make those smiles genuine. We've come this far by building fair programs that offer opportunities for advancement, create meaningful connections and improve the lives of our employees and their families. Because we know that when we take exceptional care of each other, we can make a positive impact for all. We champion an inspirational workplace through our commitment to trust, service, excellence and innovation. Joining us means working for a company that offers stability and balance, opportunities for leadership at all levels, and a work environment focused on teamwork and camaraderie. Discover the smiling faces behind Delta Dental and experience our values and culture in action by connecting with us on social media. Follow Delta Dental Ins. on Facebook and Instagram, #LifeatDDins on Facebook and Instagram, Delta Dental Ins. on Twitter and Delta Dental Ins. on LinkedIn. If you've got an appetite for innovation and want to be a part of a team that's transforming the future of health care, join us! Since 1955, we have offered comprehensive, high-quality oral health care benefits to millions of enrollees and built the strongest network of dental providers in the country. The Delta Dental of California network includes affiliates Delta Dental Insurance Company; Delta Dental of Pennsylvania; Delta Dental of New York, Inc.; Delta Dental of the District of Columbia; Delta Dental of Delaware, Inc.; and Delta Dental of West Virginia, providing dental benefits to more than 31 million people across 15 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The company and its affiliates are part of Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA), a not-for-profit national association based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Through our national network of Delta Dental companies, we offer dental coverage in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. We offer vision coverage through DeltaVision in 15 states and the District of Columbia. Collectively, we deliver benefits to more Americans than any other dental insurance company. Delta Dental Ins. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Individuals seeking employment at Delta Dental are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, actual or perceived physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected category. Delta Dental is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, we have adopted and maintain an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Harassment-Free Work Environment Policy, and Respectful Workplace policies and will not tolerate violations of these policies. Unfortunately, our Delta Dental Enterprise is unable to hire individuals residing in Alaska, North Dakota, Nebraska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Vermont, Maine, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) or other US Territories at this time. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Delta Dental includes: Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, and Delta Dental of New York If You Are A Current Employee Click Here* To Apply