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First Horizon

Business Continuity Analyst

Lafayette, LA · On-site

SUMMARY The Business Continuity Analyst position provides business continuity planning support for various business units while implementing the organization's Business Resilience initiatives. With ...

Panasonic

Business Continuity Specialist

Sparks, NV · On-site

The Business Continuity Specialist supports efforts to ensure the continuity and resilience of ... The role contributes to preparedness efforts through supporting planning, testing, and continuous ...

Control Risks

Business Continuity Specialist

Arlington, VA · On-site

$95K - $105K/yr

Partnering with the Business, and Global Real Estate and Facilities team to coordinate recovery strategies as identified through the Business Continuity planning process. * Facilitating business ...

Control Risks

Business Continuity Specialist

Arlington, VA · On-site

$95K - $105K/yr

Partnering with the Business, and Global Real Estate and Facilities team to coordinate recovery strategies as identified through the Business Continuity planning process. * Facilitating business ...

PNC Bank

Business Continuity Lead

Dallas, TX

Conducts, communicates, and maintains business continuity lifecycle planning and business impact analysis. Identifies and quantifies the potential impact of various disruptions and disaster scenarios.

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How much do business continuity planner jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for business continuity planner in the United States is $42.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.09 and $51.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a business continuity planner typically collaborate with other departments during a crisis or disruption?

A Business Continuity Planner works closely with various departments such as IT, operations, human resources, and executive leadership to coordinate response efforts during a crisis. They facilitate communication channels, help implement contingency plans, and ensure that each department understands its role in maintaining critical business functions. This collaboration is essential for minimizing downtime and ensuring a smooth, organized recovery process. Effective interdepartmental teamwork and clear, timely updates are key components of the role.

What is the difference between Business Continuity Planner vs Disaster Recovery Specialist?

AspectBusiness Continuity PlannerDisaster Recovery Specialist
CertificationsCBCP, CDCPCDRP, CBCP
Work EnvironmentDevelops plans to ensure business operations during disruptionsImplements and tests disaster recovery solutions post-incident
Industry UsageUsed across various industries for risk managementPrimarily in IT and data-centric sectors

While both roles focus on minimizing downtime, the Business Continuity Planner creates comprehensive plans to maintain overall business functions, whereas the Disaster Recovery Specialist concentrates on restoring IT systems after a disaster. Both roles often collaborate but serve distinct functions within organizational resilience strategies.

What is a business continuity planner?

A business continuity planner develops and documents strategies for business recovery in the event of a natural disaster or catastrophic event. A large component of these strategies is the recovery of computer software, information systems, and other business related technology. As a business continuity planner, you work with management to define the business processes that must remain uninterrupted until full recovery is achieved and provide training resources to employees to ensure data is regularly backed up offsite. Your job duties thus include facility planning, ensuring remote employee access to computer systems, communication planning, and identifying failover solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a business continuity planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Business Continuity Planner, you need expertise in risk assessment, disaster recovery planning, and regulatory compliance, typically backed by a relevant degree and certifications like CBCP or ISO 22301. Familiarity with business continuity management software, risk analysis tools, and incident response systems is crucial. Strong analytical thinking, communication, and leadership skills help facilitate cross-department collaboration and effective crisis management. These competencies ensure organizations can quickly recover from disruptions and maintain critical operations under adverse conditions.
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Infographic showing various Business Continuity Planner job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,651 per year, or $42.6 per hour.

Business Continuity Analyst I - ERM

Visions Federal Credit Union

Endwell, NY • On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Visions Federal Credit Union rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

WHO WE AREWe're in the business of people helping people, and you can help us make an impact on our members' lives and in your community. Whether it's helping a member make a transaction, buy their first home, or improve their financial wellness one step at a time - you have an impact on their lives just by working here, no matter what your position may be.
Work with us - and be part of something bigger than banking.
In exchange for your time and talents, we offer generous benefits, including:
  • Retirement benefits - pension plan, 401(k) with employer match
  • Excellent health benefits - medical, dental, vision, and supplemental coverage
  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO), Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and Wellness Time Off (WTO)
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) stipend for wellness, caregiving, or personal expenses such as student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement
  • Employee recognition program
    ...and more!

At Visions, we do, and will continue to, treat all of our employees fairly and with complete respect, and we strive to celebrate the diversity of our employees.
ABOUT THE POSITIONPosition Overview: As a Business Continuity Analyst I, you'll help ensure the credit union can continue serving members during unexpected disruptions such as technology outages, cybersecurity incidents, severe weather events, facility emergencies, or other operational interruptions. You'll work with departments across the organization to identify critical business functions, assess risks, develop recovery plans, coordinate testing exercises, and support response activities when disruptions occur.
This role is ideal for individuals who have experience supporting business continuity, disaster recovery, operational resiliency, crisis management, emergency preparedness, or incident management programs. While data analysis and reporting are important components of the position, the primary focus is helping ensure critical business operations can continue or be restored during periods of disruption.
As part of the Enterprise Risk Management, you'll contribute to the ongoing maturity of the credit union's Business Continuity Program by partnering with business leaders, facilitating continuity planning activities, coordinating testing and exercises, and supporting response and recovery efforts when disruptions occur.
Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week). Monday to Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Compensation Range: $65,000 - $75,000/year (Exempt) *Hiring rates may be dependent on a number of factors, including years of directly related work experience, education, geographic location or special skills*
Location: This is an on-site position in Endwell, NY.
What You'll Do:
  • Partner with business units to identify critical functions, assess operational risks, evaluate business impacts, and develop practical continuity and recovery strategies.
  • Work with departments across the credit union to identify critical business services and develop plans for maintaining or restoring operations during disruptions.
  • Develop, maintain, and test business continuity, disaster recovery, crisis management, and incident response plans.
  • Coordinate continuity exercises, tabletop exercises, disaster recovery testing, and program training activities.
  • Assist with real-time incident response, business recovery, and continuity event coordination during operational disruptions.
  • Analyze continuity program results and assessment data, develop recommendations, and support ongoing program maturity initiatives.
  • Administer and maintain business continuity and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) systems, including reporting, metrics, and program documentation.

What success looks like:
  • Demonstrates a strong understanding of business continuity, disaster recovery, operational resiliency, and incident response practices.
  • Successfully facilitates continuity planning activities with business partners and proactively identifies opportunities for program improvement.
  • Builds trusted partnerships across departments and serves as a resource for continuity planning and recovery preparedness.
  • Demonstrates increasing ownership of of business impact analyses, continuity testing, recovery planning, and resilience recommendations.
  • Progresses toward independently managing continuity program activities and readiness for a Business Continuity Analyst II role.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of relevant experience supporting business continuity, disaster recovery, operational resiliency, incident management, emergency management, risk management, information security, or a related field; or 4-6 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of business continuity planning, business impact analysis, continuity testing, disaster recovery, operational resiliency, incident management, or emergency preparedness concepts.
  • Experience participating in continuity planning activities, continuity exercises, recovery planning, risk assessments, incident response efforts, or related resiliency initiatives.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to work across multiple business units and manage competing priorities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive business information.
  • Visions remains committed to diversity and inclusion and will consider alternative combinations of education and relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Direct experience supporting business continuity, disaster recovery, operational resiliency, crisis management, emergency preparedness, or incident response programs.
  • Experience conducting or facilitating Business Impact Analyses (BIAs), continuity risk assessments, continuity plan development, or continuity testing.
  • Experience within financial services, banking, credit unions, insurance, healthcare, government, utilities, or another highly regulated industry.
  • Experience administering business continuity, risk, or governance platforms (GRC tools).
  • Relevant certifications such as CBCP, MBCI, ABCP, Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Disaster Recovery certification, Incident Management certification, or similar credentials.

At this time, Visions Federal Credit Union will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position.
MISSION AND VALUES
Our mission is to MAKE VISIONS MATTER.
  • To our members, we will provide value and relevance.
  • To our employees, we will be a premier organization and provide opportunities for career advancement.
  • To our community, we will be a leader and provide a positive impact.

At Visions, we're an organization with Integrity that builds Community, provides exceptional Service to all, and continually strives to earn your Trust.
We make Visions matter. You can, too. #ClaimYourSeat
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If you have any questions, please contact the Talent Team directly at 800.242.2120, ext. 10501 or by emailing us at TalentTeam@visionsfcu.org.
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