Job Posting End Date
09-27-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
The Disaster Recovery Analyst supports the enterprise DR program by maintaining recovery documentation, inventory information, dependency data, testing materials, metrics, and compliance evidence. This role works with technology teams and stakeholders to gather recovery information, update RTO/RPO documentation, support test execution, and track corrective actions. The Analyst contributes to consistent, audit-ready recovery documentation and supports readiness activities under moderate guidance.Job Description
What You'll Do:
Essential Job Functions & Tasks:
Maintain assigned DR inventory, recovery objective, contact, dependency, evidence, and recovery documentation records in approved enterprise systems.
Gather and validate recovery information from technology teams, including RTO/RPO data, recovery dependencies, supporting infrastructure, vendor contacts, and cloud/SaaS recovery information.
Support tabletop, functional, and scenario-based recovery tests by preparing materials, capturing evidence, documenting results, and tracking follow-up actions.
Organize audit and regulatory evidence and identify missing, stale, or incomplete documentation for review by senior team members.
Maintain metrics and status inputs for recovery readiness, test completion, documentation quality, and corrective-action tracking.
Support DR input into training curriculum and readiness materials aligned to enterprise standards.
Preferred Requirements:
Basic knowledge of DR/BC principles, ServiceNow/CMDB, documentation management, testing support, and certifications such as ABCP, ITIL, or equivalent.
What We're Looking For:
Education and Work Experience requirements are listed below:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Business, Emergency Management, or related field.
Work Experience Requirements are listed below:
Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, IT Operations, Technology Resilience, Infrastructure, Cloud, Technology Risk, or related disciplines. Associate degree and minimum of 5 years of related experience; or high school diploma/GED and minimum of 7 years of related experience; or high school diploma/GED with relevant certifications and minimum of 6 years of related experience.
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-007Compensation Range:
$87,633.00 - $109,543.00The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Business, Emergency Management, or a related field
- Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, IT Operations, Technology Resilience, Infrastructure, Cloud, Technology Risk, or related disciplines
- Associate degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience as an alternative to the bachelor's degree requirement
- High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 7 years of related experience as an alternative to the bachelor's degree requirement
- High school diploma or GED, relevant certifications, and a minimum of 6 years of related experience as an alternative qualification path
- Basic knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity principles
- Knowledge of ServiceNow and CMDB
- Documentation management and recovery testing support experience
- ABCP, ITIL, or equivalent certification
What We Do
Our team at American Electric Power is committed to improving our customers' lives with reliable, affordable power. We are investing $54 billion from 2025 through 2029 to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of our communities. Our nearly 16,000 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electric transmission system with 40,000 line miles, along with more than 225,000 miles of distribution lines to deliver energy to 5.6 million customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity producers with approximately 29,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity. We are focused on safety and operational excellence, creating value for our stakeholders and bringing opportunity to our service territory through economic development and community engagement. Our family of companies includes AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. AEP is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, visit aep.com.
