Business Continuity Specialist
Location: Remote (Company based in Chicago, IL)
Job Type: W2 Contract
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 1st Shift
Pay Rate: Starting at $35/hourly with optional benefits packages including PTO, medical insurance, and 401k
Summary
Are you passionate about operational resilience and data-driven planning? Join a forward-thinking team as a Business Continuity Specialist, where you’ll play a key role in safeguarding business operations through strategic planning, documentation, and collaboration. This is a great opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and a desire to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Review and input business continuity data into enterprise planning tools
- Build and maintain teams and rosters within Business Continuity and Site Plans
- Develop and update end-user documentation, training materials, presentations, and guides
- Collaborate with Process Owners, Coordinators, and Plan Owners
- Create and share data visualizations to support operational health
- Ensure timely project completion and provide consistent progress updates
Requirements
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and complete projects effectively
- Independent judgment and decision-making based on data analysis
- Manual data validation and migration (exporting, importing, transforming, verifying)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Fusion Risk Management
- Adaptability to change and openness to diverse ideas
- Comfort working in agile development environments
- Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to identify potential failures and recommend solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of procedures and concepts related to data migration
Experience
- Familiarity with Microsoft Suite and Business Continuity Planning tools
- Up to 2 years of experience in business planning and documentation roles