Privacy Operations Project Analyst (contract)
Airbnb
IT, Operations
San Francisco, CA, USA
USD 58-71 / hour
Posted on May 7, 2026
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1 billion guest arrivals in more than 100, 000 cities and towns located in 220+ countries and regions across the globe. Every day, Hosts offer unique stays and one-of-a-kind activities that make it possible for guests to experience the world in a more authentic, connected way.
Airbnb was born with a creative spirit, and it’s one of the most defining parts of our culture. We use our curiosity and imagination to come up with unconventional solutions. These are the ideas at the core of Airbnb:
As a Privacy Operations Project Analyst, you will support vendor privacy validation and integration readiness efforts. This role will focus on assessing third-party vendors that process data, ensuring they meet internal privacy and operational requirements, and preparing a prioritized backlog for Engineering.
Responsibilities:
Airbnb is committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We believe a diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement, and allows us to attract the best people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance, or reasonable accommodation during the application and recruiting process, please connect with your talent sourcing partner.
Pay Rate Range: $58-$71/hr
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
Airbnb was born with a creative spirit, and it’s one of the most defining parts of our culture. We use our curiosity and imagination to come up with unconventional solutions. These are the ideas at the core of Airbnb:
- Our community is based on connection and belonging.
- Our creativity allows us to imagine new possibilities for people.
- Our responsibility is to all of our stakeholders.
- It takes a unified team committed to our core values to embody these ideas, and our fast-moving team is committed to leading as a 21st century company.
As a Privacy Operations Project Analyst, you will support vendor privacy validation and integration readiness efforts. This role will focus on assessing third-party vendors that process data, ensuring they meet internal privacy and operational requirements, and preparing a prioritized backlog for Engineering.
Responsibilities:
- Validate and assess third-party vendors
- Evaluate each vendor’s readiness for Data Subject Rights (DSR) integrations
- Apply a risk-based framework to prioritize vendors (High / Medium / Low)
- Gather and document required technical, legal, and operational details from vendors and internal stakeholders
- Partner cross-functionally with Privacy, Legal, Security, and Engineering teams
- Create and maintain a vendor backlog with clear requirements and prioritization
- Track progress, dependencies, and risks across multiple vendors and initiatives
- Support ongoing process improvements related to vendor onboarding and privacy compliance
- 2+ years of experience in project management, program coordination, or similar roles
- Experience working with cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, Legal, Privacy, Security)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Able to operate independently and drive work forward
- Comfortable working in ambiguous or evolving environments
- Experience with privacy, data protection, or compliance programs (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
- Familiarity with Data Subject Rights (DSR) workflows or tooling
- Comfort working with engineering teams and translating requirements into actionable backlog items
- Experience using tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar
- BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience
Airbnb is committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We believe a diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement, and allows us to attract the best people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance, or reasonable accommodation during the application and recruiting process, please connect with your talent sourcing partner.
Pay Rate Range: $58-$71/hr
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K