Business Continuity Analyst

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System - the leading provider of credit to American agriculture. AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West. We are in search of a Business Continuity Analyst I or Business Continuity Analyst II to join our Business Continuity department in Spokane, Washington. This full-time position reports to the Director-Business Continuity and is primarily responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of AgWest's continuity plans and practices, and will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify potential risks, assess impacts, and develop strategies to mitigate disruptions. Compensation Information Business Continuity Analyst I: $57,000-$86,000; bonus at target is 8% of salary. Business Continuity Analyst II: $69,000-$108,000; bonus at target is 10% of salary. Job Requirements Assist in the development and maintenance of business continuity plans, policies, and procedures Conduct risk assessments and business impact analyses to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities to critical business operations and departments Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure business continuity plans align with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements Coordinate exercises to test the effectiveness of recovery strategies and response procedures Analyze test results and recommending improvements to enhance the organization's resilience Work with and guide employees on business continuity management software Participate in incident response activities, including crisis management and recovery efforts Maintain documentation, reports, and records related to business continuity activities Support audit and compliance initiatives related to business continuity and disaster recovery Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Emergency Management, Disaster Recovery, or equivalent experience. Generally requires one year's experience in Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery, or related field. Knowledge of Internal Controls for Risk, Finance, and/or Technology. Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to interface and coordinate work efficiently and effectively with business partners across all levels of the organization. Preferred Qualifications Certified Business Continuity Planner (ABCP, CFCP, CBCP, MBCP certification or equivalent) or PMI-PMP Certification. Benefits Offered by AgWest Medical, dental, and vision insurance Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company) Paid days off annually: 15 vacation*, 10 sick, 11 holidays and 3 volunteer 401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution) Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest! *Vacation accrual rate is based on the years of service achieved during the leave year, or, assigned by pay grade. Details about insurance and retirement benefits are available at: https://www.farmcreditfoundations.com/fcfbenefits #LI-Hybrid Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disabi