Business Continuity Program Manager Jobs in Missouri

Location: Remote with up to 50% travel within all markets.

Department/Specialty: Regulatory

Schedule: Full Time, Monday- Friday, Days 

Salary range: $79,511 - $110,834 annually 

Eligible for an annual incentive bonus 

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Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

• Resilience Strategy: Develop and maintain comprehensive business continuity plans to safeguard Ascension and its affiliates against operational disruptions.
• Risk Mitigation: Conduct strategic risk assessments and contingency planning to minimize downtime and protect critical business functions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all recovery strategies meet industry regulatory requirements and organizational standards during and after a crisis.
• Stakeholder Leadership: Collaborate with corporate entities and facilities to communicate resilience strategies and maintain seamless operational continuity.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree highly desired, master’s degree in relevant field preferred. 
• Certified Business Continuity Professional or relative certification or obtains within one year of employment.
• Experience in business continuity and/or emergency preparedness, response, and recovery, preferably in health care or hospital operations
• Also preferred – IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 training

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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