Business Continuity Analyst

Description Remote Our client seeks a Business Continuity Analyst to modernize Business Continuity and Operational Resilience. The role will leverage existing continuity plans, recovery documentation, vendor data, policies, and operational knowledge to apply AI-enabled analysis that identifies vulnerabilities, evaluates risk scenarios, and develops actionable recovery strategies. This position will create dynamic, intelligence-driven continuity programs that provide executive visibility into operational dependencies, business risks, and resilience gaps, enabling informed decision-making during disruptions. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $65.00 to $70.00/hr. w2 Responsibilities Maintain and enhance enterprise Business Continuity plans and recovery strategies.Assess critical business functions, processes, systems, and operational dependencies.Conduct Business Impact Analyses and continuity risk assessments.Ensure continuity plans remain current, actionable, and aligned to business objectives.Leverage AI tools and organizational data to identify vulnerabilities, single points of failure, operational risks, recovery gaps, and third-party dependencies.Transform continuity data, templates, and policies into actionable insights.Use AI-assisted analysis to evaluate disruption scenarios and remediation approaches.Lead continuity planning exercises and tabletop simulations.Evaluate scenarios including payroll outages, HR platform failures, cybersecurity incidents, vendor disruptions, infrastructure outages, and workforce disruptions.Design recovery playbooks with practical response actions and decision frameworks.Develop executive-ready reporting and dashboards that communicate resilience risks, dependencies, readiness, and remediation priorities.Present complex continuity findings clearly and provide actionable recommendations and strategic roadmaps.Identify critical operational and technology dependencies and evaluate recovery capabilities across business units and vendors.Prioritize remediation based on business impact and risk exposure and create improvement plans with measurable milestones.Drive modernization through automation, AI, and process enhancements and benchmark against industry standards.Challenge assumptions and identify innovative approaches to resilience planning. Experience Requirements 5+ years in Business Continuity, Operational Resilience, Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, or Enterprise Governance.Knowledge of Business Impact Analysis methodologies.Experience creating continuity plans, recovery procedures, and resilience frameworks.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Preferred: Experience using AI tools for risk analysis, planning, or operational assessments.Preferred: Familiarity with ISO 22301, NIST Business Continuity frameworks, and Operational Resilience standards.Preferred: Experience supporting large, complex enterprise environments.Preferred certifications: CBCP, MBCP, CRISC, PMP.Success profile: curious, clear communicator, AI-first mindset with sound judgment, able to influence executives through data, outcome focused, resilience oriented. Education Requirements