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Job Summary : The Program Development Specialist for Business

Continuity and Disaster Recovery will be responsible for developing and

maintaining business continuity and disaster recovery programs. 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

Responsibilities :

149; Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery programs

149; Develop policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure that all business

plan.

149; Work closely with state agencies to identify their business continuity and

disaster recovery needs.

149; Develop and deliver training programs on business continuity and disaster

recovery best practices to state agencies.

149; Test and evaluate the effectiveness of business continuity and disaster

recovery plans and make recommendations for improvements.

149; 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

149; Complete and maintain the business impact analysis (BIA) to enable the

development of the business continuity plan.

149; Coordinate and participate in exercises and simulations to test the

effectiveness of the business continuity and disaster recovery plans.

149; Keep abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies in the

field of business continuity and disaster recovery.

149; Provide timely reports and updates to the Business Continuity and

Disaster Recovery Officer on the status of the programs.

Qualifications :

149; Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a

related field.

149; Minimum of 5 years of experience in business continuity and disaster

recovery

program development.

149; Experience working in a government or public sector environment is

preferred.

149; Strong understanding of business continuity and disaster recovery

principles,

methodologies, and best practices.

149; Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO 22301, NIST SP 800-3

and FEMA's

Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101.

149; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to wor

effectively

with stakeholders at all levels.

149; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

149; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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

Last updated : 2024-03-23