Continuity Management and Program Analyst

Seeking a Senior Continuity professional to support and modernize a department-level Continuity of Operations (COOP) program. This role will focus heavily on rewriting and enhancing COOP plans, ensuring compliance with federal continuity directives, and supporting enterprise-wide resilience efforts.

This is a hands-on, writing-intensive role supporting mission-critical federal operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead assessment and update of Department-wide COOP plans

Develop, write, review, and edit continuity plans and procedures

Ensure compliance with Presidential Policy Directive 40 and FEMA Federal Continuity Directives (FCDs)

Evaluate continuity program effectiveness and recommend improvements

Support Continuity of Government (COG) initiatives

Coordinate interagency and National Security Council taskings

Develop COOP training and awareness materials

Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

Participate in continuity and emergency management working groups

Deploy to continuity facilities (within ~2 hours) as required

Required Qualifications

4+ years of COOP/COG experience supporting a federal civilian agency

1+ year in a leadership, supervisory, or program support role

Direct experience with PPD-40 and FEMA FCDs

Strong technical writing skills (Word-heavy environment)

Experience across all four phases of continuity planning

Ability to research, analyze, and deliver high-quality documentation on deadline

Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills

Highly organized; able to manage multiple priorities

Active Top-Secret clearance (SCI eligible with recent read-in)

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Federal Continuity Assessment Tool (FCAT)

Experience supporting large federal headquarters-level continuity programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR Additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Work Environment

On-site federal office environment (including SCIF)

Requires mobility across large facilities

Occasional lifting (up to 10 lbs)

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