Business Continuity Analyst (BCA)

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Business Continuity Planning
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Job Details

Looking for: Business Continuity Analyst (BCA)

Job Type: Contract

Location: San Francisco, CA - Hybrid schedule (in-office attendance Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)

Desired Start Date: Immediate six-month assignment with the possibility of extension

Description:

We are seeking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Business Continuity Analyst (BCA). The candidate will be reporting directly to the Associate Director, Business Continuity Program Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, data-savvy analyst to gain hands-on experience in Business Continuity Management. The BCA will work closely with leadership, engage with stakeholders across the organization, and contribute to a critical risk management function.

Responsibilities:

Business Impact Analysis (BIA) & Business Continuity Planning (BCP):

  • Assist BCM leadership in conducting multiple Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) by engaging stakeholders, gathering data, and documenting findings in the Bank s system of record.
  • Analyze large datasets to identify critical business functions, dependencies, and recovery priorities.
  • Support the development and maintenance of Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) based on BIA results.

Analytical & Reporting Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain Excel models to assess business continuity risk and impact.
  • Compile, clean, and analyze large datasets to identify trends and support decision-making.
  • Create reports and dashboards to present findings in a clear, actionable manner.
  • Translate complex data into digestible insights for senior management and stakeholders.

Crisis Preparedness & Readiness Exercises:

  • Support BCM leadership in facilitating Emergency Response Team (ERT) training.
  • Assist in organizing and executing Crisis Management tabletop exercises.
  • Coordinate and track micro-exercises (targeted readiness and preparedness exercises) to validate BCPs and Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs).
  • Document exercise outcomes, track action items, and support program improvements.

Resiliency Tools Administration:

  • Assist in the administration and maintenance of resiliency tools used for business continuity and disaster recovery.
  • Provide support and troubleshooting for business continuity platforms and reporting tools.

Skills/Knowledge:

Required/Must have:

  • Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, SUMIF and COUNTIF, conditional formatting, charts, filters, formulas, etc.).
  • Experience working with large datasets and translating data into insights.
  • Strong PowerPoint skills with experience in building professional presentations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to engage with stakeholders across all levels of the organization, document requirements, and synthesize information.

Preferred:

  • 1-3 years of experience in business continuity, risk management, data analysis, or a related field.
  • Experience in business continuity planning or emergency preparedness is a plus.
  • Familiarity with business continuity frameworks (e.g. FHFA, FFIEC, ISO 22301, NIST, BCI Good Practice Guidelines) is a plus.
  • Business continuity or disaster recovery certification is a plus (CBCP, CBCA, ABCP, CBCI, DRII, etc.).
  • Ability to deliver clear, concise training programs to a wide range of Bank personnel in large and small group formats.
  • Ability to interact with vendors, service providers and internal clients.
  • Bachelor s degree or equivalent work experience required.
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