Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Specialist (Hybrid)

The Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Specialist (Hybrid) will apply business continuity management and resiliency techniques and knowledge to the development, assessment, execution, and reporting of the risk management program. They will effectively lead one or more specialty areas of the risk management program as applicable to the property and casualty insurance industry.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and assess business area and other contingency planning.
• Assist divisions in developing their business continuity plans and ensures planning is integrated within the Enterprise Business Continuity Plan.
• Assist in the development of key internal and external reporting metrics for the BCM program.
• Moderate-level user and coordinator with the Logic Manager BC-DR module.
• Develop advanced expertise in incident management tools & capabilities, including emergency communications.
• Assist in the development of thought-provoking scenarios and stress tests and facilitate tabletop exercises and other drills.
• Assist in the preparation of incident and crisis management awareness training and education.
• Lead/manage complex ERM-related projects of a technical or non-technical nature.
• Critically examine work processes to suggest and implement changes and gain efficiencies.
• Mentor, train, and assist junior staff.
• Assist in the development of BC-DR vision and strategy and develops methodologies for the assessment of BC-DR throughout the organization.
• Lead/manage one or more specialty areas associated with the development, scoping, conduct, and reporting of the Company’s Business Impact Analysis.
• Lead one or more specialty areas including the review, approval, and analysis of work performed by others in the area.
• Research, analyze, and develop periodic updates for delivery to the BC-DR Advisory, Emergency Management or Threat Management Committees, and other working groups.
• Utilize PC based systems and software to compile and prepare reports, graphs and charts of developed data.
• Research, prepare, edit regulatory documentation for mandatory reporting purposes.
• Member of the Incident Management Team.
• Administrative review of corporate insurance documents.
• Assist risk management in development and execution of risk assessments, risk management awareness training and education.
• Ongoing education to obtain and maintain professional and insurance industry certifications.
• Ongoing education in incident management tools & capabilities, including emergency communications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Associate degree in business, management or similar discipline preferred.
• 5 years business continuity and disaster recovery.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Moderate understanding of risk management within the organization.
• Advanced understanding of resiliency within an organization, and more specifically how various business areas manage business continuity management.
• Working knowledge of property & casualty insurance, reporting methodologies, and technical programs necessary for the development, assessment, and execution of risk management programs.
• Good understanding of the Company’s lines of business, the activities/interactions with support functions, and company philosophy and goals.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read, understand and apply NYS insurance laws, regulations and mandates, insurance and other industry guidelines, and the BCM professional practices identified by the Disaster Recovery Institute International and the Business Continuity Institute.
• Detail oriented, organizational, time management, prioritization, meet deadlines, and multi-task skills.
• Logical thinking and analytical skills.
• Effective communication, listening, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Available to work additional hours as business needs dictate.
• Highly motivated and goal oriented.
• Professional attitude and manner with ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to motivate and influence committees on technical subjects.
• Facilitate key projects or initiatives.
• Sound decision-making ability within the boundaries of the assigned responsibilities.

Market Range: 7 / 40 hours / Hybrid - 2 Days in Office

Salary Range: $52,354 - $81,439

Accepting applications through: 6/8/26

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