Emergency Management & Business Continuity Planner

About the role

The MD Anderson Cancer Center Business Continuity program's main focus is to reduce risk, improve resilience and support operational areas with the continuous delivery of mission-critical services. Business Continuity Management is an organization's ability to maintain essential functions during an operational disruption or emergency event. It is a proactive process that identifies potential threats to the organization and analyzes the impact to operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align preparedness and continuity plans
• Support leadership in crisis decision-making processes
• Coordinate and participate in drills, exercises, and simulations
• Provide training programs related to emergency preparedness and business continuity
• Maintain documentation, policies, and procedures related to emergency management and business continuity

Requirements

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, Education, Organizational Development, Emergency Planning, Business Continuity or related field.
• Preferred: Master's Degree in Engineering, Applied or Basic Sciences, Environmental Science, Emergency Management or related field.
• Required: 2 years Emergency management or business continuity experience.
• Preferred: TDL - Texas Drivers License Valid and current Texas driver's license with a minimum of three year's history of verifiable driving history. With less than three years of driving history, but with a minimum of one year of driving history, a waiver may be requested.
• Preferred: CHEP - Certified Healthcare Emergency Professionals Board of Certified Hazardous Control (BCHC).
• Preferred: CEM - Certified Emergency Manager International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM).
• Preferred: Certified Emergency Management Specialist (CEMS) International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM).
• Preferred: Certified Business Continuity Planner FEMA or other recognized Business Continuity certification organization.
• Preferred: Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP) by FEMA or other recognized Business Continuity certification organization.
• Preferred: Certified Healthcare Provider Continuity Planner (CHPCP) by the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII).

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, Education, Organizational Development, Emergency Planning, Business Continuity or related field.
• Preferred: Master's Degree in Engineering, Applied or Basic Sciences, Environmental Science, Emergency Management or related field.
• Required: 2 years Emergency management or business continuity experience.
• Preferred: TDL - Texas Drivers License Valid and current Texas driver's license with a minimum of three year's history of verifiable driving history. With less than three years of driving history, but with a minimum of one year of driving history, a waiver may be requested.
• Preferred: CHEP - Certified Healthcare Emergency Professionals Board of Certified Hazardous Control (BCHC).
• Preferred: CEM - Certified Emergency Manager International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM).
• Preferred: Certified Emergency Management Specialist (CEMS) International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM).
• Preferred: Certified Business Continuity Planner FEMA or other recognized Business Continuity certification organization.
• Preferred: Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP) by FEMA or other recognized Business Continuity certification organization.
• Preferred: Certified Healthcare Provider Continuity Planner (CHPCP) by the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII).

Skills

• Strong knowledge of emergency management and business continuity principles
• Excellent collaboration and coordination skills
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive plans
• Effective training and awareness programs
• Compliance with regulatory requirements

Benefits

• Medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

Pay

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 88,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 110,000
• Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 132,000

Schedule

• Work Week: Day/Evening
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No