Continuity Management and Program Analyst

Seeking a Senior Continuity professional to support and modernize a department-level Continuity of Operations (COOP) program. This role will focus heavily on rewriting and enhancing COOP plans, ensuring compliance with federal continuity directives, and supporting enterprise-wide resilience efforts.This is a hands-on, writing-intensive role supporting mission-critical federal operations.Key Responsibilities Lead assessment and update of Department-wide COOP plansDevelop, write, review, and edit continuity plans and proceduresEnsure compliance with Presidential Policy Directive 40 and FEMA Federal Continuity Directives (FCDs)Evaluate continuity program effectiveness and recommend improvementsSupport Continuity of Government (COG) initiativesCoordinate interagency and National Security Council taskingsDevelop COOP training and awareness materialsCollaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholdersParticipate in continuity and emergency management working groupsDeploy to continuity facilities (within ~2 hours) as requiredRequired Qualifications 4+ years of COOP/COG experience supporting a federal civilian agency1+ year in a leadership, supervisory, or program support roleDirect experience with PPD-40 and FEMA FCDsStrong technical writing skills (Word-heavy environment)Experience across all four phases of continuity planningAbility to research, analyze, and deliver high-quality documentation on deadlineStrong communication and stakeholder coordination skillsHighly organized; able to manage multiple prioritiesActive Top-Secret clearance (SCI eligible with recent read-in)Valid driver's license and reliable transportationPreferred Qualifications Experience with Federal Continuity Assessment Tool (FCAT)Experience supporting large federal headquarters-level continuity programsEducation Bachelor's degree in a related field OR Additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degreeWork Environment On-site federal office environment (including SCIF)Requires mobility across large facilitiesOccasional lifting (up to 10 lbs)Powered by JazzHR