Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery SME

Job Description: Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's BCP/DR program Conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats to the organization's operations Create and maintain Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) for all critical business functions Apply BIA data to develop and maintain BCP/DR plans for all critical business functions Ensure that the BCP/DR plans are properly rated and include all required sections Design, coordinate, and execute test exercises for critical business processes Test BCP/DR plans regularly to ensure they are effective Train employees on BCP/DR procedures and practices of technology risk disaster recovery planning Develop and maintain policies, standards, and procedures that are aligned with best practices Implement technical solutions to support the BCP/DR program Manage the organization's response to disasters and emergencies Lead crisis management teams during significant business disruptions Work with vendors and partners to ensure their BCP/DR plans are aligned with the organization's plans Oversee the budget for business continuity and ensure resource availability Collaborate with IT staff to develop and implement best practices to protect and restore data and systems Partner with infrastructure and application areas to develop and maintain recovery procedures for critical apps Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to discuss and document technical information Contribute to process improvement initiatives Stay up-to-date on the latest BCP/DR trends and best practices