POSITION SUMMARY:  The Business Continuity Senior Specialist provides subject matter expertise in support of the Company’s business continuity and enterprise risk management programs. This position collaborates with individuals from all departments across the Company to implement, maintain, and execute business continuity and enterprise risk management plans and initiatives.  The Business Continuity Senior Specialist may work closely with executives, functional and operating leaders, Information Technology, Information Security, Risk, and various other stakeholders to help assess and mitigate risk and improve operational resiliency.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partners with leadership and subject matter experts to develop and update detailed and comprehensive business continuity plans.

• Performs and evaluates business impact analyses and risk assessments, and coordinates testing and exercise activities.

• Provides training and awareness communications and supports the execution of continuity and response plans in the event of a business disruption.

• Conducts reviews, analyzes requirements, recommends strategies, and updates business continuity plans as required.

• Conducts surveys and interviews, analyzes data, and prepares updates of enterprise risk management risks and opportunities, updates risk mitigation plans.

• Develops policies, procedures, templates, standards, and documentation in support of the deployment, management, and sustainability of the business continuity program.

• Develops and maintains an in-depth understanding of business processes, assets, facilities, responsibilities, regulatory requirements, and interdependencies of the organization.

• Performs regular reviews and updates to all program materials to ensure that the quality and accuracy of all program documentation is maintained.

• Performs continuous monitoring of program activities to identify areas of opportunity for improvement, cost reduction, and enhanced operational efficiency.

• Coordinates with the Information Technology department to ensure alignment between the disaster recovery and business continuity programs.

• In response to business interruption, supports Company leadership  teams in the coordination and execution of all business continuity and emergency management plans and related activities.

• Responds to emergencies or support needs as required.

• This position may require travel up to 25% of the time.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional certification (DRII, BCI, CBCP, or similar) preferred

• Data analysis experience

• Demonstrated experience conducting business impact analysis and vulnerability assessments for facilities, people, processes, and technology.

• Knowledge of risk management disciplines, including information security risk, information technology risk, vendor risk, and operational risk.

• Experience in using business continuity planning applications and emergency notifications systems.

• Adaptable, innovative and detail oriented.

• Disciplined to solve complex problems, with the ability to resolve issues and drive solutions that create win-win situations.

• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years of experience in business continuity, crisis management, enterprise risk management or disaster recovery.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts. 
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Benefits:

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.