Continuity of Operations Specialist

Continuity of Operations Specialist

The Opportunity:

Work side-by-side with Intelligence Community and Department of War senior leaders providing strategic support that enhances continuity of operations. Utilize your leadership and technical expertise to provide advisory and implementation support to continuity planning efforts by preparing for, mitigating, and responding to mission impacts during exercises and real-world events. Collaborate with subject matter experts across the enterprise to refine business continuity of operations plans, conduct business process analysis, assess business impacts, analyze data, develop strategic plans, and revise policies and procedures vital to continuing the client's mission. Lead small teams and projects, contribute to team deliverables, and develop written reports and briefs for executive-level audiences. 

You Have: 

• 8+ years of experience providing continuity of operations support to the federal government 

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and manage multiple tasks with competing timelines 

• Ability to develop clear and effective written and verbal communication products for senior leaders utilizing Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

• Bachelor's degree 

• Ability to obtain a Professional Development Series, Professional Continuity Practitioner, or Associate Business Continuity Professional Certification within 6 months of start date

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience leading small teams and developing strategic plans

• Knowledge of Federal Continuity Directives

• Ability to travel in support of mission assurance activities, including one to three trips per year

• Associate Business Continuity Professional Certification, Certified Business Continuity Professional Certification, or FEMA Level II Master Continuity Practitioner Certification 

• Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification 

Clearance: 

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required. 

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.