Job Description

Position Summary

BAE Systems is hiring a Business Continuity Specialist to support business continuity for the Electronic Systems Sector supporting 65 sites across 22 states. If you are looking to develop and influence business continuity operations, applications, and processes that protect and service our customers wherever they may be, air, land, and sea, come join our award-winning team at Electronic Systems (ES). This role is crucial for ensuring the organization can maintain operations and recover quickly from disruptions. You will work cross-functionally to build, mature and lead a successful program at one of the leading companies in Aerospace and Defense. Develop your career through hands on application, work with seasoned professionals, and a training and development plan designed to grow your skills in a fast paced, team-based environment.

In this Business Continuity Specialist position you will make impacts in the followin ways;

Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the sector business continuity program and lifecycle
Maintain the policies, procedures, and guidelines for business continuity planning including emergency response, incident management, business recovery and risk mitigation
Collaborate with functional and cross sector stakeholders to align the program with overall business objectives, risk management and compliance requirements
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities impacting critical business functions and utilize a business impact analysis process
Support and facilitate exercises, drills and tabletop to assess the potential consequences of business disruptions and prioritize recovery efforts
Analyze existing systems, processes, and infrastructure to ensure they are resilient and adaptable to potential risks
Work with site leaders, contractors and stakeholders to ensure thorough effective plans are tailored to specific space and business needs
Design and lead business continuity and disaster recovery drills, tabletop exercises and simulations to test plan effectiveness and continuously improve strategies and process
Develop training program for employees at all levels to raise awareness of procedures and roles
Act as a key member of the incident management team, coordinating response efforts during actual interruptions and emergencies
Ensure proper documentation of incidents, lessons learned and after-action reviews to improve future responses
Utilize data driven, innovative solutions, to regularly review and assess program performance
Provide regular reports and presentations to management
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, standards and frameworks
Other duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status and eligibility to obtain a US security clearance.

Minimum of a High School Diploma and 7-10 years of experience with 3 or more years related to business contiuity within an organization
Must have eligibility to obtain a Top Secret security clearance
Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
Ability to function under pressure and stressful emergency situations
Capable of developing collaborative relationships both internally and externally
Demonstrated willingness and ability to implement innovative solutions and be a curious continuous learner willing to explore alternative ideas
Have a can-do attitude, strong bias for action and be driven problem solver
Ability to identify and address inefficiencies and functional overlap and implement solutions that foster synergies and alignment
Demonstrated ability to instill culture of compliant business execution, without roadblocks

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Active Top Secret security clearance
Bachelors Degree
Working knowledge of business continuity software tools and platforms
Strong knowledge of industry standards and frameworks (ISO 22301, ISO 22317, BCI, DRI, etc.)
Certification in business continuity (ABCP, CBCP or equivalent)
Previous experience in the development and coordination of a BCM programs, projects, best practices, and plans that increase business resilience and mitigate risk

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $99410 - $168997

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.