Business Continuity Specialist Position Available In Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Description We are looking for a skilled Business Continuity Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This role focuses on strengthening business continuity and emergency management operations, ensuring preparedness, and minimizing disruptions. You will play a vital part in developing plans, facilitating training, and supporting the organization’s risk management initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive emergency management and business continuity plans to ensure critical operations remain functional during disruptions.
• Coordinate and lead training sessions and awareness programs to enhance organizational preparedness.
• Facilitate crisis management exercises and support live events to ensure effective response strategies.
• Review and update incident response plans, implementing corrective actions to maintain their effectiveness.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance with applicable laws and industry standards in all planning documents.
• Create operational tools such as checklists and job action sheets to streamline emergency response.
• Identify and implement strategic improvements to mitigate risks and enhance business recovery processes.
• Support communication systems to ensure seamless information flow during emergencies.
• Collaborate with teams to assess and improve disaster recovery and contingency planning initiatives. Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Business, IT, or Emergency Management.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in business continuity, risk management, or emergency planning.
• Strong knowledge of auditing, compliance, and disaster recovery processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deliver training and awareness materials effectively.
• Proven ability to analyze risks and implement strategic improvements.
• Familiarity with industry regulations and standards related to business continuity.
• Experience developing operational tools and response plans.
• Proficiency in managing crisis response and live event support.

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