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Senior Emergency Management & Business Continuity Planner
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- Fac Mgt EHS Joint Com-EmerPlan 710457
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- 172077 Requisition #
SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Emergency Management and Business Continuity Planner position is to provide technical expertise to resolve issues involving personnel, visitors, patients and other institutional staff and contractors. In addition, this position prepares employees and the institution on how to respond to emergencies and how to continue business after an incident. The employee performs independent program coordination for Emergency Management and Business Continuity. Responsible for coordination, development, implementation and testing of emergency and business continuity plans at MD Anderson. Performs and completes special projects as assigned or as needed to address institutional safety issues. This employee must maintain awareness with applicable laws, regulations and national guidelines relevant to section functions and responsibilities. Assists in drafting comments on proposed state and federal regulations as needed.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Business Continuity Program Management
Leverage technology to ensure the organization's resilience and continuity during disruptions or emergencies. Develop, implement, and maintain robust business continuity plans (BCPs) that integrate cutting-edge technological solutions. Role will encompass identifying risks, conducting impact analyses, and orchestrating strategies to safeguard critical operations and minimize downtime.
Risk Assessment, Testing and Exercising Plans
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and business impact analyses (BIAs) using technology-driven tools to identify vulnerabilities and potential impacts on business operations. Design, coordinate, and conduct regular technology-driven testing and exercises (e.g., scenario simulations, cybersecurity drills) to validate BCP effectiveness and improve response readiness.
Integrate Technology Solutions
Incorporate technological advancements into BCPs to enhance response capabilities and continuity measures.
Committee Support and Ride Out team Support
Provides support to all applicable committees. Serve on Ride Out team. Participates in other departmental programs as needed. Other duties as apply.
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, Education, Organizational Development, Emergency Planning, Business Continuity or related field. Five years of emergency management or business continuity experience. With preferred degree, three years of experience required.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
