Business Continuity Specialist

Job Summary General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

With general supervision, this position is responsible for administering one or more assigned functional business continuity program(s) including but not limited to emergency response and recovery, and crisis management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the development of program recommendations at both tactical and strategic levels.
• Responds to a variety of non- routine inquiries.
• Essential Functions
• Participate in the design and development of assigned functional business continuity program(s) and administer the program(s).
• Prepare technical reports and develop appropriate electronic and hard copy reports and records.
• Make internal presentations.
• May participate in the development of business continuity policies and procedures.
• Participate in the development, maintenance and testing of detailed plans to ensure continuity of business processes.
• May provide leadership, direction, and training to less experienced staff.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned or required.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.


Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field and three or more years progressive experience in business continuity.
• Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must demonstrate a general understanding in the application of business continuity concepts and practices, with the ability to organize, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established
• milestones.
• Experience with Business Continuity Planning Tools such as Fusion or similar
• Experience with Mass Communication Tool such as Everbridge or similar
• Ability to partner with ITS and vendor to manage implementations of BC Planning Tool enhancements and hands on technical work
• Experience in managing the planning and execution of Business Impact Analysis and managing third party vendor collaborations as well
• Experience conducting Tabletop Exercises with various Business Partners
• Incident Response and After-Action Reporting for Business Continuity Events
• Required to share Business Continuity Team On Call Schedule and oversight during BC Events which can be outside normal business hours
• Must be customer focused and possess:
  • the ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop innovative solutions to a variety of non-routine matters;
  • good analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings to a variety of audiences;
  • good interpersonal skills to influence and guide all levels of employees;
  • the ability to initiate, plan, and manage projects; and
  • strong computer skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
• May require ability to have or obtain a security clearance(s).

Salary:$81,080 - $141,650