Job Description

The Business Continuity Senior Analyst is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of policies and programs that ensure the physical security and business continuity of the organization’s global real estate portfolio, the safety of employees when traveling on corporate business, and business continuity and disaster recovery planning and test execution. This role partners with Real Estate, HR, Corporate Security, Technology, Engineering, and external vendors to mitigate risk, maintain compliance, perform regular testing, and provide a secure and reliable environment for personnel and assets.
This role involves conducting risk assessments, developing and testing business continuity plans, and managing crisis situations. Business Continuity Senior Analyst also ensures compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Implement Business Continuity Plans: This includes conducting business impact analyses, risk assessments, and developing recovery strategies for various scenarios.
• Oversee Site Security: Ensuring the physical safety and security of company facilities, including access control, surveillance, and emergency response procedures.
• Crisis Management: Leading the response to and recovery from disruptions, including coordinating communication, managing incidents, and conducting post-incident reviews.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with various departments and stakeholders to integrate business continuity and security considerations into all aspects of the organization.
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and company policies related to business continuity and security.
• Training and Awareness: Developing and delivering training programs to educate employees on business continuity and security procedures.
• Program Management: Managing the overall business continuity and security program, including budgeting, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP).
• Experience in crisis management and incident response.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in risk assessment and management methodologies.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with security technologies and practices.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., business continuity, security management, risk management).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CBCP, MBCP, ISO 22301) are often preferred.
• 4-5+ years of experience in business continuity and security management, with increasing levels of responsibility.

United States Equal Opportunity Employment:

First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all of our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other area protected by applicable law.