Senior Business Continuity Analyst

Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District•St. Louis, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Business Continuity Analyst is responsible for leading BSD’s Continuity of Operations Program (COOP) and providing strategic oversight of the agency’s emergency preparedness efforts. This role ensures BSD can sustain essential functions during disruptions, maintain operational readiness, and meet evolving federal requirements from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and regional emergency management partners. This position strengthens organizational resilience by integrating continuity planning, emergency operations, and life-safety governance across all BSD enterprises.

Requirements

Knowledge of COOP requirements, hazard mitigation practices, and emergency response frameworks.
Experience with the ICS, NIMS, HSEEP, emergency operations, and interagency coordination.
Ability to lead continuity planning, recovery operations, and mission-essential function documentation.
Skilled in developing, implementing, and maintaining regulatory and operational programs.
Ability to prioritize resources and manage cross-functional projects and deliverables.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple plans, committees, and emergency response support activities simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, develop documentation, and deliver briefings.
Ability to effectively engage with agency leadership, regulatory partners, first-response agencies,and community organizations.
Demonstrated leadership and decision-making ability in high-pressure situations, including activations and emergency incidents.
Bachelors degree required Emergency Management, Public Safety, Homeland Security, Public Administration, or related field
Minimum of (5) five years of experience in emergency management, continuity planning, organizational resilience, public safety, or related field.
FEMA ICS/NIMS certification (ICS 100, 200, 700, 800) required.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading COOP programs, emergency operations centers, or multiagency exercises preferred
FEMA ICS/NIMS certification (ICS 300/400) preferred.
Emergency management or continuity certification (CEM, AEM, CBCP, DRI/ACP) preferred.
Additional safety or emergency management training (SMS Safety Assurance) preferred.
Emergency Management certifications (e.g., FEMA ICS/NIMS) preferred

Responsibilities

Provides strategic support to leadership on continuity and emergency preparedness matters.
Leads the development, implementation, and maintenance of BSD’s COOP and Departmental Response Plans.
Maintains and updates COOP components, including essential functions, succession planning, delegations of authority, alternate facilities, continuity communications, recovery strategies, and reconstitution planning.
Conducts business impact analyses and continuity risk assessments to strengthen organizational resilience.
Integrates continuity and preparedness requirements into BSD operational procedures, departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs), the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP), and the System Security Plan.
Ensures continuity planning aligns with FEMA guidance and federal best practices.
Provides strategic oversight for the Emergency Preparedness Program Plan (EPPP) and agency wide preparedness initiatives.
Oversees emergency preparedness governance and cross-department coordination to ensure consistent readiness.
Ensures BSD readiness for emergency operations, including multi-agency incident coordination and response integration.
Leads BSD’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during activations and support incident command coordination.
Serves as a subject matter expert for emergency response planning, incident coordination, and after-action reporting.
Develops and maintains emergency preparedness policies, procedures, and corrective action plans.
Maintains compliance documentation and reporting required for federal and state oversight, including FTA, TSA, and FEMA.
Serves as BSD’s primary liaison with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), state and regional emergency management agencies, and transportation partners.
Ensures compliance with emergency management standards and requirements, including the National Incident Management System/Incident Command System (NIMS/ICS) and the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).
Chairs the Fire and Life Safety Committee and oversee agency life-safety governance initiatives.
Coordinates facility life-safety planning, drills, assessments, and corrective action implementation.
Leads agency-wide training, exercises, and drills to support emergency preparedness and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

Join a company committed to making a positive impact in the community
Receive a competitive salary
Enjoy comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day
Earn 4 weeks of paid time off (PTO) each year
Take advantage of 10 paid holidays annually — plus a floating holiday to celebrate your birthday
Contribute to our company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan
Access supplemental benefits through Unum, including off-the-job accident, critical illness, whole life, and hospital indemnity insurance
Participate in our wellness program, which includes free health screenings
Use our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources
Bi-State Development is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Get exclusive gym discounts at Club Fitness, The Edge Fitness Clubs, and OneLife Fitness at Ballpark Village
Work out anytime at one of our nine onsite gyms, available 24/7
Enjoy free MetroLink and MetroBus access
Save with discounted cell phone plans
Let us support your well-being and professional growth while making a difference!