Continuity​/Operations Analyst; COOP

Position: Continuity/ Operations Analyst (COOP)
Continuity/ Operations Analyst
Alexandria VA
Pay from $82,500/yr

MUST :
Experience Continuity Analyst
5+ years of relevant experience in operational or program reporting, planning, data analysis or other related fields
Familiarity with Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning
Familiarity with Disaster recovery scheduling

Experience with risk analysis
Writing Disaster Recovery plans
Proficient in MS Office Suite especially excel word and outlook
Strong report writing
Strong oral and written communication skills
Bachelor s Degree or higher

DUTIES :
Develop, maintain, and continuously update Continuity of Operations (COOP) strategies, plans, and procedures to align with mission changes, operational requirements, and evolving threat environments
Define and document how the organization responds to, sustains operations through, and recovers from disruptions while ensuring critical agency functions remain operational
Identify organizational vulnerabilities, assess potential impacts, and design response and recovery strategies for a range of emergency scenarios
Coordinate with the client to reconcile deployment rosters and personnel status, ensuring accurate accountability and reporting
Design, execute, and evaluate COOP scenarios, tests, and exercises to validate plan effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities
Engage and communicate with internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure coordination, collaboration, and organizational buy in for COOP planning efforts
Partner with IT and operational teams to plan for the relocation, restoration, and continuity of critical IT systems and infrastructure in support of COOP requirements
Conduct office equipment readiness, inventories, end user maintenance, and preparation to support COOP deployments
Analyze the client's regional readiness and deployment capabilities, including personnel, equipment, and operational posture
Review and assess situation reports, deployment rosters, and resource tracking data for accuracy and operational awareness
Perform Business Impact Analyses (BIA) to evaluate the effects of potential disruptions on critical functions and operations
Support Disaster Recovery Planning, with a focus on restoring IT systems and infrastructure following network or service interruptions
Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act .