Program Development Specialist for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Program Development Specialist for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery.The Program Development Specialist for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery will be responsible for developing and maintaining business continuity and disaster recovery programs for the State of Maine. This position will report to the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Officer and work within the Governance, Compliance, and Risk Section of the Information Security Office in the Maine Office of Information Technology.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery programs for the State of Maine.

Develop policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure that all business units have an effective and comprehensive continuity and disaster recovery plan.

Work closely with state agencies to identify their business continuity and disaster recovery needs.

Develop and deliver training programs on business continuity and disaster recovery best practices to state agencies.

Test and evaluate the effectiveness of business continuity and disaster recovery plans and make recommendations for improvements.

Work closely with the Information Security Office and other stakeholders to ensure that the business continuity and disaster recovery programs are aligned with the overall security program of the State of Maine.

Complete and maintain the business impact analysis (BIA) to enable the development of the business continuity plan.

Coordinate and participate in exercises and simulations to test the effectiveness of the business continuity and disaster recovery plans.

Keep abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies in the field of business continuity and disaster recovery.

Provide timely reports and updates to the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Officer on the status of the programs.



Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in business continuity and disaster recovery program development.

Experience working in a government or public sector environment is preferred.

Strong understanding of business continuity and disaster recovery principles, methodologies, and best practices.

Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO 22301, NIST SP 800-3 and FEMA's Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Relevant certifications such as CBCP, MBCP, or DRCE are preferred.





ABOUT KORE1

Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.

Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.