Continuity specialist

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Business Continuity SpecialistPosition type : 6 Month Contract to Hire Duration : Permanent Location : Los Angeles CA.

Remote (work from home but travel to client sites around Los Angeles 25%) Our client is searching for a Junior level (2-5 years exp) Business Continuity Consultant to join their team.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of knowledge and understanding of key Business Continuity Management (BCM) methodologies, strategies, and tactics.

The person will be able to demonstrate an ability to work in a dynamic team environment and support (and in some cases lead) the delivery of BCM services across a variety of industries.

Duties and Responsibilities : Foster credibility with clients and colleagues; be recognized as an effective problem solver.

Use tools, templates provided by company as required.Deliver quality BCM and risk products and services to clients.Ensure work product consistently meets expectations for timeliness and accuracy.

As appropriate, establish and maintain solid relationships with internal Company Global Risk Consulting leadership and individual decision-makers for client accounts.

Use Company resources wisely and in a cost-effect manner.Work with Company Resilient Solutions Business Continuity Management (BCM) Consulting Team to : o Provide input into Engagement Proposals for BCM services o Develop, implement, and administer strategies, project plans, policies, techniques, and services for clients.

o Maintain adherence to Engagement scope and allocated consulting hours. o Provide project feedback to project manager.In performing / facilitating direct BCM services to clients : Lead and / or participate as a Team Member on all facets of BCM consulting.

Develop reasonable and actionable Project Plans for BCM Engagements.Conduct research and analysis to identify, assess, quantify, and rate areas of risk.

Develop general and tactical plans for : o emergency response / life safety programming, o crisis management & crisis communications o business unit continuity o Supply chain agility o information technology disaster recovery (as related to Business Unit Continuity)Develop exercise and training activities for key client personnel in their roles during response and recovery activities.

As necessary per, a specific Engagement, recommend controls and monitor the effectiveness of the controls after BCM implementation.

Ability to interface with other SME's in related and unrelated consulting resources to fulfil contract, RFP and / or proposal requirementsDevelop governance policies and procedures for long-term maintenance (including exercising) of BCM strategies, plans, & programming based on industry best practices and standards.

Overall Requirements : BA or BS Degree. Post Graduate degree a plus.Business Continuity certification (BCI or DRII) is preferred.

CISSP is a plus.5 years of progressively challenging emergency response, business continuity, and / or disaster recovery planning experience across a number of industries and geographies.

Strong understanding of NFPA 1600 and ISO 22301 (as relates to BCM)Conversant in leading BCM-oriented software packages and Emergency Notification Systems tools.

Advanced user - Microsoft Office Suite, including Visio.Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.Ability to analyze and comprehend complex data and processes, identify gaps and regularly report on resolutions.

Excellent relationship building / collaboration skills across a number of audiences (internal & external).Strong project management and oral communications and skills.

Ability to author custom reports that clearly communicate findings and methodologies with minimal management supervision.

Willingness to travel up to 40% - domestic and international (when they convert to FTE). Valid and active Passport Required.

The successful candidate must be located ideally within 50 miles of a major US airport.Specific Requirements : Close proximity to Los Angeles CaliforniaAcademic / Educational BIA / BCP experienceAbility to engage right away to be part of a startup teamAbility to work both remotely and at clients' sites NOTES : Job level suggest II, but we are open to see different experience levels.

Candidate should be able to talk to new people and represent the company well and interact internally with team. Not shy2 virtual interviews, not panelGreat opportunities to growWill be traveling to school district offices in LA County (80 offices) 20-30%Remaining time will be desktop work, can work remote or in LA office to meet with area manager.

Experience with Fusion - data gathering tool is a plusWill need to use their own laptop, but will have access to company email and apps PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS : Pay Range* : $45- $48 / hr w2 *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits : Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following : Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental / vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS : Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion.

Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions : One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA - Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022)ClearlyRated® Client Diamond Award Winner (2020)One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022)Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MSWebsite : https : / / www.

innovasolutions.com / Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or (770) 493-5588.

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Innova Solutions (HireGenics / Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.

S.C. 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

American Cybersystems, Inc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Last updated : 2024-07-18

Salary : $45 - $48