Senior Business Continuity Specialist

DescriptionThe Senior Business Continuity Specialistleads in the overall coordination for planning, priority setting, and implementation of business continuity initiatives.

Here's what you can expect from the job and what you need to be successful:Job Duties:Respond to calls/notices from the FT Event line for adverse events on a 24/7 basisServe as deputy facilitator of the Crisis Management Team during an adverse eventTrack, monitor and report business continuity eventsConduct threat & hazard risk assessments of our physical sites and resilience risk assessments of our key and critical vendorsTrain and partner with business units to complete Business Impact Assessments (BIAs), develop Business Continuity Plans, and faciliatate appropriate tests/exercisesGather Business Continuity Program data and generate monthly reportsActs as a subject matter expert, advising and guiding business units in developing and implementing best practices for developing their business continuity artifactsTrack and manage open findings from reviews, audits, incidents and exercises to completionMentor other Business Continuity Specialists on a day to day basisEssential Skills:Minimum 4 years' experience in implementing and maintaining a business continuity program; preferably within a highly regulated industry (i.e. financial services, healthcare etc.)Experience with IT Operations and Infrastructure concepts, methodologies, and best practices as well as IT Disaster Recovery strategies and best practices, is preferredAbility to work autonomously to manage time effectively and prioritize work appropriately to meet deadlinesStrong business communication skills; able to write/speak clearly and professionally for a variety of audiencesAbility to create and deliver engaging presentations tailored to diverse audiencesStrong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to resolve complex issues with minimal directionAbility to foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholdersWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteExperience working with continuity planning tools (Fusion, ServiceNow, BC In the Cloud, etc.) preferredExperience working with emergency notification tools (AlertMedia, Everbridge, Rave, etc.) preferredMinimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent relevant professional experience in lieu of a degreeCertification/License:

Preferred certification such as,Certified Business Continuity Planner (CBCP), Certificate of the Business Continuity Institute (CBCI), Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), or Professional Continuity Practitioner (PCP)Location: Hillsboro, OR 97124(HYBRID)Target Compensation:

$83,000 to $99,000 annually + annual bonusBenefits options include:Traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage401K matching up to 5% per pay periodAccrue up to 17 days of Paid Time Off your first year of employment11 paid federal holidaysSpecial employee pricing on lending products such as mortgage, auto, and personal loans (eligibility for special employee pricing is subject to standard account requirements and underwriting criteria)First Tech is not currently offering Visa sponsorship or transfer for this positionWhat makes First Tech different? Click

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