Business Continuity Planner - Readiness Team Liaison

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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Business Continuity Planner to join our Readiness team!
What You'll Be Doing:

• Supports the Agency planning for mission assurance of operational and business functions
• Interprets government regulations and applicable codes, and advises government management on the best course of action to ensure compliance
• Develops programs, procedures and contingency plans based on a risk approach and proposes solutions that monitor, evaluate and enable resolution of safety and continuity of operations compliance
• Performs business impact analysis, risk assessments of essential functions and/or information systems
• Oversees the development, integration, and exercising of contingency plans
• Prepares and conducts briefings and overviews to educate Agency personnel
• Prepares and submits positions and information papers in response to government requirements
• Provide strategic direction, vision, and leadership
• Demonstrates considerable expertise in providing solutions and recommendations based on internal and external factors
• Monitors contingency plan exercises, assesses plan effectiveness, and recommends plan improvements to improve responses to emergencies
• Cognizant of national policies and provides expertise to act as trusted advisor to senior leadership
• Able to provide strategic direction in leading activities in support of team and enterprise objectives

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance w/Polygraph
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience within related field
• Experience in three or more areas of Continuity of Government, Continuity of Operations, Information Technology Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, Crisis Management, Information Security/Operations, Continuity Strategic Planning and Policy, Enterprise Risk Management, and participation in national level homeland security or continuity of operations exercises.
• FEMA Level 1 (PCP) Certification within 180 days of start date
• General knowledge of Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
• Ability to organize themselves to ensure processes are followed and work is completed in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate and articulate clearly at all levels of organization

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Strategy, planning and execution oversight
• Facilitate discussion and conflict resolution
• Team building and motivational skills
• Basic understanding of Intelligence community (IC) and Department of Defense
• Prior position supporting the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA)
• Knowledge of the NGA mission and organization
• 40hrs/week
• Some telework available
• Some travel required

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range:
$92,200.00 - $161,400.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!