Continuity Planner

MBL Technologies•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MBL Technologies, Inc. offers a diverse set of management and technology consulting services to Federal government and commercial markets. Our solutions are tailored to support each client’s mission, accounting for their unique needs and operating environments to ensure success. We bring the right people, capabilities, and expertise together to assist our clients with enabling their mission. Together our individual differences drive successful business results. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran, or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or spouse of an active military service member, we encourage you to apply. Please visit our webpage for information on our policies and benefits for the military and veteran community. Why Work with Us? We trust, empower, and believe in our employees to soar to their fullest potential! We offer a robust benefits package (medical, dental, vision, STD, Accident, Life, Hospital Insurance, FSA, HSA, 401K match, professional development stipend, etc.). We love to have fun and give back to the community. Community Service and Employee Engagement events are atop our calendar events! MBL Technologies is seeking a Continuity Planner to provide on-site consulting support to a large federal organization in Washington, DC. This role supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of continuity of operations (COOP) and business continuity programs, with a strong emphasis on training, exercises, stakeholder coordination, and operational resilience. The Continuity Planner will work closely with federal leadership, planners, and operational staff to strengthen continuity capabilities through plan analysis, exercise design and facilitation, after-action reporting, and policy alignment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience supporting federal or SLTT organizations in emergency management, continuity planning, and national security–related preparedness efforts. This position is onsite five days per week in the DC metro area and requires an active Top Secret clearance.

Requirements

Five (5) or more years of experience supporting continuity of operations, business continuity, emergency management, or preparedness programs
Demonstrated experience supporting continuity plan development, evaluation, or improvement within a federal or SLTT environment
Experience designing, facilitating, or evaluating training and exercises aligned with federal frameworks (e.g., HSEEP)
Strong experience working with senior and mid-level leaders, including facilitating meetings, briefings, and working groups
Ability to conduct critical analysis and produce high-quality after-action reports, assessments, and executive-level deliverables under time constraints
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) to develop plans, briefings, and reports
Strong technical and analytical writing skills
Ability to deploy in support of emergency or continuity operations
Active Top Secret security clearanc e

Nice To Haves

Experience working with or supporting Legislative Branch organizations, including the House of Representatives
Experience designing and evaluating large-scale, multi-stakeholder exercises
Familiarity with federal continuity and emergency management policy, including ISO 22301 and related guidance
Training or certification in continuity, emergency management, or exercises (e.g., CBCP, ABCP, DRCE, FEMA, DRII)
Proficiency with tools such as WebEOC, ArcGIS, or similar operational coordination platforms
Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, security studies, global studies, or a related field
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES (MOS codes): 170A, 170D, 17A, 17B, 17C, 17D, 24B, 25B, 47D, 94F, IT, 17 5309, 6203, 9735, 9740, 9890, 9891

Responsibilities

Support the development, refinement, and maintenance of Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Business Continuity plans for a large federal organization
Assist with business process analysis (BPA) and business impact analysis (BIA) efforts to identify mission-essential functions and continuity requirements
Design, plan, and facilitate discussion-based and operations-based exercises, including tabletop and interagency exercises, to validate continuity plans and improve readiness
Lead or support exercise planning workshops, working groups, and senior leader engagements, translating exercise outcomes into actionable improvements
Conduct situation analysis, qualitative data collection, and after-action reporting, delivering clear recommendations to inform decision-making and strengthen operational resilience
Coordinate with stakeholders across multiple organizations and levels of government to ensure alignment with federal continuity guidance and policies
Provide briefings, reports, and written deliverables for executive and senior-level audiences
Support continuity-related training development and facilitation, leveraging adult learning principles to enhance stakeholder understanding and preparedness
Assist with incident management and emergency response support activities as required, including deployment during emergencies