Emergency Management and Business Continuity PT

Luna Data Solutions, Inc is seeking an experienced Emergency Management and Business Continuity Consultant in the Austin, TX metropolitan area for a Part-Time contract position consisting of approximately 20 hrs. per week. The primary role of this position will be to support the evolution of its preparedness, response, and recovery programs. This contract role is critical in advancing the client's emergency management and business continuity capabilities through planning, coordination, and organizational education. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in developing and implementing emergency management and business continuity frameworks, conducting exercises, and leading cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining emergency management and business continuity plans, procedures, and protocols.
• Support the coordination and execution of business continuity exercises, drills, and trainings.
• Aid in the creation and maintenance of documentation, reports, and records related to emergency response and recovery.
• Assist in preparing after-action reviews following trainings, exercises, or real events to identify lessons learned and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of emergency management and business continuity strategies across the organization.
• Conduct research on industry best practices and emerging trends to inform the client's program enhancements.

Key Projects

• Employee Outreach and Education: Develop and implement an employee education program to promote awareness of emergency preparedness and response principles.
• After-Action Reviews: Lead structured after-action review sessions to document findings and improve operational resilience.
• EOP and BCP Revisions: Support the update and enhancement of the client's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to align with current best practices and organizational needs.

Qualifications

• 5 7 years of progressive experience in emergency management, business continuity, or disaster preparedness, including program development or enhancement.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and evaluate organizational emergency and continuity strategies.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills with experience engaging leadership and cross-departmental teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with data analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Emergency Management, Business Continuity, Public Administration, or a related field
• Prior Project Management Experience
• Prior experience in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS)
• Prior experience or certification in ISO22031 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Hybrid working arrangement

Luna Data Solutions, Inc. (LDS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment. LDS prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, national origin, genetics, protected veteran status, and/or disability status.