Business Continuity and Crisis Management Analyst

Ford•Dearborn, MI

16h

About The Position

Demonstrate innovative and critical thinking, initiative, and problem-solving skills by identifying and developing policies and procedures that enhance the Business Continuity and Crisis Management Program, processes, and procedures Advise and conduct tabletop exercises for senior management on relevant topics identified by executive leadership, global skill teams, and/or the corporate crisis management team Conduct After-Action Reviews (AAR) to capture lessons learned and incorporate into Crisis Management Plans Assist in launching global initiatives that help incorporate lessons learned from exercises and real crises Maintain the Corporate Crisis Management Playbook to include the secondary business continuity location, communication tools, and other vital equipment required by the plan Support the activation of the Corporate Crisis Management Team during a crisis Oversee the operation, maintenance, and consistent modernization of Business Continuity and Crisis Management related tools including BC SharePoint, BC Office Email, BC Mass Emergency Notification Tool, BC Plan Templates, Directive A-125, Modular Control Review Program, and Satellite Phones Manage the generic outlook account, BCOFFICE, and advise skill teams with appropriate guidance to resolve areas of concern Support global skill teams with day-to-day functions related to Business Continuity plans, procedures, training, audit, policy development, testing, and ensure plan compliance Collaborate with the Enterprise Risk Management Team to ensure alignment with organizational initiatives Interface with the Global Security Operations Center, Regional Security Managers, and the Protective Intelligence Team to address risks and prioritize in accordance with Incident Response Plan Support the compliance of Global Security Departmental Records Inventory Matrix (DRIM) and Global Security Business Continuity Plans Interface with Ford Corporate Insurance Team to provide annual insurance update Collaborate and consult with multiple departmental teams to identify risks of vulnerability, analyze potential business impact of incidents, and identify risk mitigation strategies Initiate and drive accountability on business continuity projects and projects' performances through reports, presentations, and other appropriate means to ensure the accomplishment of identified goals Provide guidance and support to Business Continuity Coordinators globally on business continuity plans Provide support for Audit Committee presentations Proactively staying informed and incorporating new industry standards and regulatory updates Established and active employee resource groups.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field or 3+ years of experience working in crisis management, business continuity or security-related disciplines
Broad knowledge in business continuity and disaster recovery processes, concepts, strategies, and methodologies including business impact analysis, recovery procedures, training, metrics, and crisis management
Experience with security incident response, mitigation, and recovery
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to provide guidance and communicate with all levels
Ability to work closely and successfully with others to deliver results
Strong personal initiative, with ability to take ownership of tasks and deliver solutions under minimal guidance
Strong project management skills with a proven track record of delivering successful projects
Excellent attention to detail
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
Comfortability with change and ability to adapt
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, including SharePoint
Interest in geopolitical events

Nice To Haves

Experience designing and conducting tabletop exercises
Knowledge of ISO 22301 Certification in Business Continuity from a well-respected industry institute such as Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI)

Responsibilities

Identifying and developing policies and procedures that enhance the Business Continuity and Crisis Management Program
Conduct tabletop exercises for senior management
Conduct After-Action Reviews (AAR) to capture lessons learned
Maintain the Corporate Crisis Management Playbook
Support the activation of the Corporate Crisis Management Team during a crisis
Oversee the operation, maintenance, and consistent modernization of Business Continuity and Crisis Management related tools
Manage the generic outlook account, BCOFFICE, and advise skill teams with appropriate guidance to resolve areas of concern
Support global skill teams with day-to-day functions related to Business Continuity plans
Collaborate with the Enterprise Risk Management Team
Interface with the Global Security Operations Center, Regional Security Managers, and the Protective Intelligence Team
Support the compliance of Global Security Departmental Records Inventory Matrix (DRIM) and Global Security Business Continuity Plans
Interface with Ford Corporate Insurance Team to provide annual insurance update
Collaborate and consult with multiple departmental teams to identify risks of vulnerability
Initiate and drive accountability on business continuity projects
Provide guidance and support to Business Continuity Coordinators globally on business continuity plans
Provide support for Audit Committee presentations
Proactively staying informed and incorporating new industry standards and regulatory updates