Managing Business Continuity Planner Consultant

Overview: Guidehouse is a leading management consulting firm serving the public and commercial markets. We guide our clients forward towards new futures that build trust in society and your professional skills along the journey. Join us at Guidehouse.Responsibilities: As a Managing Business Continuity Planner Consultant, you will be performing the following:

• Support organizational planning to address disasters, interruptions of business functions and enterprise resilience.
• Interpret government regulations and applicable directives, and advises government management on the best course of action to meet program goals, objectives and compliance with program mandates.
• Assist with the development of plans for continuity of essential functions and resumption of complete business operations.
• Monitor business and operation changes to ensure plans remain current and valid.
• Perform business process analysis/business impact analysis (BPA/BIA), risk assessments of essential functions and/or information systems in accordance with federal directives and industry best practices.
• Prepare and conduct training briefings and overviews to educate workforce personnel.
• Prepare and submit position and information papers in response to government requirements.
  

Qualifications:The following qualifications must be met to be considered for this role:

• An ACTIVE and CURRENT TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance with a FULL SCOPE polygraph
• Bachelor's degree
• SEVEN (7) years of experience in performing ONE (1) or more areas:
  • Continuity of Government,
  • Continuity of Operations,
  • Business Continuity Planning,
  • Crisis Management,
  • Continuity Strategic Planning and Policy,
  • Enterprise Risk Management, or
  • Participation in national level homeland security or continuity of operations exercises.
• THREE (3) of the SEVEN (7) years must be supporting a federal department, agency, or U.S. Intelligence Community component continuity.
• Completion of the FEMA Continuity of Operations Excellence Series – Level 1 (Professional Continuity Practitioner)
• Certification through the Disaster Recovery Institute International or Business Continuity Institute (e.g., CBCP, CPSCP, and MBCI)
  • Four (4) additional years of experience in one of the above areas may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.

The following skill/knowledge/experience are preferred for this role:

• Assist in leading the application of industry and Government continuity and mission assurance best practices for the identification, planning, implementation, and facilitation of process improvement initiatives to enhance mission assurance efforts across the organization
• Assist in developing multiyear program strategies
• Develop continuity program metrics to assess program efficiency and effectiveness
• Assist in developing implementation strategies to integrate continuity program standards (e.g., NFPA 1600, BS 25999, ISO 22301) in to the program management framework
• Serve as liaison between offices and provide insight on all program aspects to senior-level government staff, working groups and interagency forums
• Assist in designing, coordinating and conducting continuity exercises in accordance with (IAW) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines
• Research, formulate and document reconstitution and devolution strategies
• Knowledge of the Business Continuity Planning process
• Assist in business continuity planning, analysis, and risk management
• Assist in designing, coordinative, and conducting continuity exercises in accordance with (IAW) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines
• Problem solving skills
• Interpersonal communication and customer relationship skills
• Time management skills
• Written and verbal communication skills

Additional Requirements: The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described.Disclaimer:

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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Rewards and Benefits

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program