INTECON · 3 hours ago
Continuity & Disaster Recovery Analyst
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expINTECON is looking for a highly skilled Continuity Analyst to support the Federal Protective Service (FPS) Operations Center by developing, maintaining, and exercising Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) strategies. This role involves ensuring COOP plans remain current and aligned with operational requirements while coordinating disaster recovery planning activities and stakeholder engagement.
Information Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and continuously update FPS COOP strategies, plans, and procedures to ensure continuity of mission-essential functions during all-hazards disruptions (natural, aggressor, physical, and cyber-based)
Ensure COOP plans remain aligned with FPS mission changes, operational requirements, and current threat conditions by conducting periodic reviews and incorporating lessons learned from incidents, exercises, and leadership direction
Identify continuity vulnerabilities and assess potential operational impacts to FPS critical functions, producing actionable mitigation strategies and recommended courses of action to strengthen organizational resilience
Conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIA) to identify critical functions, dependencies, maximum tolerable downtimes, and recovery priorities; translate findings into continuity and recovery strategies
Develop and execute Disaster Recovery Planning focused on restoration of IT systems and infrastructure after network/service interruption, including coordination of recovery sequencing and operational reconstitution requirements
Coordinate with FPS Watch and MegaCenter(s) to reconcile continuity-related rosters, personnel status, and accountability reporting requirements to support COOP activation and steady-state readiness
Create, script, and facilitate continuity scenarios, tabletop exercises, and functional evaluations to test COOP effectiveness; document results, gaps, and corrective actions with measurable improvement objectives
Manage stakeholder engagement across internal FPS elements and external partners to ensure COOP buy-in, clarity of roles/responsibilities, and coordinated execution during activation
Collaborate with IT personnel and operational stakeholders to plan for relocation, restoration, and sustainment of critical IT capabilities and operational communications during COOP events and relocations
Maintain continuity readiness for COOP deployment by supporting office equipment care, inventories, end-user maintenance, and readiness documentation required for rapid relocation and sustained operations
Review and analyze situation reports, resource tracking, and deployment/relocation rosters to inform leadership awareness of continuity posture, readiness gaps, and recovery progress
Produce continuity-related briefings, executive-ready summaries, and supporting documentation suitable for senior leader decision-making, ensuring clear articulation of impacts, priorities, and restoration status
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree (BA/BS or MA/MS)
Experience: 5 years of relevant experience in data analysis or related work, with familiarity with continuity of operations planning, disaster recovery scheduling, and risk analysis; performs functional duties independently
Clearance: Secret
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
Preferred
Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP)
FEMA/NIMS/ICS coursework (e.g., IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800) or equivalent continuity/exercise training
Disaster recovery or continuity exercise design training (e.g., continuity exercise practitioner coursework)
IT service continuity or recovery training aligned to federal operations (formal coursework or recognized program)
Benefits
Comprehensive Group Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Plans
Company-paid Training and Development Programs
Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Company
INTECON
Intecon is an information technology company specializing in cybersecurity and information assurance services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase