Job Description

Job Title: Business Continuity Manager (Government Sector)

LONG Term contract role with the possibility of conversion

Rate-70/hour

REMOTE ROLE

Job Overview: The Business Continuity Manager (BCM) will lead the development, implementation, and management of the organization's Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) programs. The primary goal is to ensure operational resilience against disruptions, cyber incidents, natural disasters, and other potential threats. The BCM will be responsible for conducting business impact assessments, creating response plans, delivering training, and ensuring alignment with relevant industry regulations, including cGMP, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, ISO 22301, FedRAMP, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and FISMA.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Planning

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) for the organization.
• Identify and assess risks that may disrupt business operations and create strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Collaborate with IT teams to design and maintain data backup, recovery, and failover protocols.
• Serve as the primary contact during business disruptions, coordinating the organization’s response efforts.

Risk Assessment & Impact Analysis

• Conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIA) to identify critical business functions, dependencies, and recovery priorities.
• Assess risks related to cyber threats, natural disasters, system failures, and vendor-related disruptions.
• Recommend risk mitigation strategies and provide insights to leadership.

Incident Response & Crisis Management

• Develop and enforce incident response protocols to ensure an effective, organized reaction during business disruptions.
• Participate as a key member of the cross-functional Incident Response Team (IRT).
• Lead and coordinate business continuity drills, tabletop exercises, and scenario-based tests.
• Ensure timely and effective communication throughout crisis events.

Compliance & Regulatory Alignment

• Ensure that the BC and DR policies adhere to industry standards, including cGMP, NIST, ISO 22301, FedRAMP, FISMA, HIPAA, SOX, and PCI DSS.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to fulfill regulatory requirements.
• Support both internal and external audits, assessments, and certification processes.

Training & Awareness

• Design and deliver business continuity training to employees at all organizational levels.
• Implement awareness programs to educate staff on their roles and responsibilities in the event of a disruption.
• Organize and lead annual continuity exercises to validate organizational preparedness.

Vendor & Third-Party Risk Management

• Evaluate third-party vendors' business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Work closely with procurement and vendor management teams to enhance supply chain resilience.
• Develop contingency plans for critical service providers.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Provide regular updates on the BCP status and risk reports to senior management.
• Track and analyze incident trends to improve response strategies.
• Drive the continuous enhancement of the BC/DR program by incorporating lessons learned from past events.
• Regularly review and update business continuity plans to ensure effectiveness.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Continuity, Information Security, Risk Management, IT, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, risk management, or cybersecurity.
• Experience in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, government, or technology is highly desirable.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) – DRII
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• ISO 22301 Lead Implementer or Auditor
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Technical & Professional Skills:

• Strong knowledge of NIST 800-34, ISO 22301, FedRAMP, FISMA, and ITIL best practices.

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