Norfolk, VA, USA | Salary | Full Time

BUSINESS CONTINUITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BCMS) SUPPORT

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with NATO Stakeholders to support the Capability Development Team in ACT.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the BC Staff Officer maintain the HQ SACT BCMS based on requirements of the NATO BCM Policy and International Standards outlined in ISO 22301 and ISO 22313.

• Assist the BC Staff Officer in performing risk, threat, and dependency analysis to identify unacceptable levels of risk and single points of failure.

• Assist the BC Staff Officer with the development and upkeep of BC Plans and Crisis Management Plans.

• Assist the BC Staff Officer communicate BC Plans across directorates.

• Assist the BC Staff Officer with developing proof of concept exercises to test BC Plans.

• Assist the BC Staff Officer with scheduling and execution of BC Plan testing and exercising. This includes recording the event, participants, duration of test/exercise, and any other relevant information deemed necessary.

• Assist the BC Staff Officer with the development of Lessons Identified and Lessons Learned documentation post BC Plan exercises.

• Assist the BC Staff Officer with providing oversight and assistance to the HQ SACT subordinate commands to include providing mentorship and training, obtaining reports/inputs for ACT's participation in the Business Continuity Advisory Group (BCAG), compiling data for the annual BC Maturity Report and assisting with improving scores if possible.

• Assist BC Staff Officer with upkeep of BC, Emergency Action, Incident Management policy, and training material to meet any audience or level of leadership.

• Assist the BC Staff Officer with integration of Emergency Action Plans (EAP), Computer and Information System (CIS) Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP), and Incident Management Team (IMT) Pre-planned Responses (PPR) for seamless action and BC Plan implementation.

• Assist the BC Staff Officer with documentation management from maintaining a document review schedule; keeping records of training, testing, exercising, and lessons learned from events; recording BC Working Group (BCWG) agenda, decisions, and outcomes; and any other documentation requirements.

• Assist the BC Staff Officer with preparation, coordination, inventory, testing, and communicating of plans actioned by the IMT.

• Make recommendations for program and process improvement to BC Staff Officer and Branch leadership, as available.

• Be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on BC projects, events, documentation, and partnerships.

• Maintain the BC program functions even in absence of BC Staff Officer should the posting become vacant. The contractor will not have decision authority, but will report to, communicate, and coordinate efforts with the Section Head or Branch Head to maintain functions above required to keep the BC program compliant.

  Required Qualifications:

• Certification or documentation of Business Continuity training.

• At least 3 years of experience with a BCMS

• NATO SECRET Security Clearance or national equivalent

• Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (Standardized

• Linguistic Profile (SLP) 3333 - Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) or equivalent

• Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to serve as primary or secondary point-of-contact for HQ SACT continuity program and projects.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the full range of principles, concepts, and methodologies associated with BC program and project management.

• Writing - Ability to prepare written documentation to transfer technical information about concepts, situations, products, services, or results to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge. Thorough understanding of grammar, sentence structure, and intended audiences to the process of reviewing, editing, or constructively critiquing a document, publication, or message.

• Communication - Skill in clearly and effectively conveying information verbally to senior leadership. Ability to deliver clear, effective communication and ability to take responsibility for understanding others. Ability to ask appropriate questions.

• Computer Skills - Has the knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology efficiently. Proficient in Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Project, MS Teams, and SharePoint)

• Active Secret Clearance

  DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.

  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with HR@deftec.com if you require reasonable accommodations.

  DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

  AAP/EEO Statement

  DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.

  This policy applies to all terms of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.

  Other Duties

  Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.