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Lukos

Operational Planning Analyst (Levant)

Tampa, FL · On-site

Expert-level knowledge of contingency planning for joint, bi-lateral and multi-lateral plans in the USCENTCOM AOR * Expert-level knowledge of Component supporting plans for Combatant Command OPLANs ...

Lukos

Operational Planning Analyst

Tampa, FL · On-site

Provide support for contingency planning of joint, bi-lateral, and multi-lateral plans and major OPLANs/CONPLANs. Support includes compartmented plans, attending joint bi-lateral, multilateral and ...

Lukos

Operational Planning Analyst

Tampa, FL

Provide support for contingency planning of joint, bi-lateral, and multi-lateral plans and major OPLANs/CONPLANs. Support includes compartmented plans, attending joint bi-lateral, multilateral and ...

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Continuity & Contingency Planning Specialist

SkyePoint Decisions

Washington, DC • Remote

$110K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

SkyePoint Decisions is a leading Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Critical Infrastructure and Operations, and Applications Development and Maintenance IT service provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia with operations across the U.S. We provide innovative enterprise-wide solutions as well as targeted services addressing the complex challenges faced by our federal government clients. Our focus is on enabling our clients to deliver their mission most efficiently and effectively – anytime, anywhere, securely. We combine technical expertise, mission awareness, and an empowered workforce to produce meaningful results.

This is a contingent position based on contract win.

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Continuity & Contingency Planning Specialist to work with system owners, cybersecurity teams, infrastructure personnel, and Government stakeholders to ensure critical services remain available during emergencies, outages, cyber incidents, and other disruptive events.

This role is responsible for supporting integration of continuity planning with RMF, continuous monitoring, POA&M management, risk management, contingency planning controls (CP family), and authorization package maintenance. They will also conduct business impact analyses (BIAs), develop contingency planning documentation, coordinate continuity exercises, track corrective actions, and support compliance with Federal continuity and cybersecurity requirements

This position is fully remote.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and update Continuity of Operations (COOP) and contingency planning documentation.
  • Identify critical business functions, dependencies, and recovery priorities.
  • Ensure continuity requirements are incorporated into cybersecurity and operational planning efforts.
  • Coordinate continuity planning activities across technical and business stakeholders.
  • Conduct Business Impact Analyses to identify critical processes, recovery requirements, and operational dependencies.
  • Assess potential operational impacts of system outages or disruptions.
  • Document Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs).
  • Develop recommendations to improve organizational resilience and recovery capabilities.
  • Maintain BIA documentation and supporting analyses.
  • Develop and maintain:
    • Information System Contingency Plans (ISCPs)
    • Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs)
    • Continuity of Operations Plans (COOPs)
    • System Recovery Procedures
    • Emergency Response Procedures
  • Ensure contingency documentation aligns with Federal requirements.
  • Plan, coordinate, and document contingency plan testing and continuity exercises.
  • Support tabletop exercises, recovery testing, and disaster recovery events.
  • Support NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities related to contingency planning controls.
  • Assist in developing authorization package artifacts associated with contingency planning requirements.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Emergency Management, Business Continuity, Information Assurance, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience supporting business continuity, contingency planning, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, or operational resilience programs.
  • Experience developing and maintaining contingency planning documentation.
  • Experience conducting Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) and recovery planning activities.
  • Knowledge of:
    • NIST SP 800-34
    • NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5
    • NIST RMF (SP 800-37)
    • FISMA
    • Federal continuity planning requirements
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • One or more of the following certifications:
    • CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional)
    • MBCP (Master Business Continuity Professional)
    • CFCP (Certified Functional Continuity Professional)
    • CISSP
    • Security+
    • CGRC (Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance)
    • CAP (Certified Authorization Professional)
  • Experience supporting Federal civilian agencies.
  • Experience supporting FISMA-compliant environments.
  • Familiarity with Federal continuity planning and emergency preparedness requirements.
  • Experience supporting cybersecurity resilience initiatives.
  • Knowledge of cloud disaster recovery and continuity planning practices.
  • Experience participating in continuity exercises and recovery testing programs.
  • Familiarity with ServiceNow, Archer, eMASS, SharePoint, or similar platforms.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $110K - $140K

The SkyePoint Decisions salary range for this position is a general guideline only. It represents an estimated range for this position and is just one piece of our total compensation package.

Salary at SkyePoint is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work schedule, the candidate's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, market data and business considerations.

In addition to a competitive salary, SkyePoint offers benefits including a certification incentive program, PTO, floating federal holiday options, several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, Vision, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, and 401k matched.

What We Can Offer You:

  • At SkyePoint, we go B.I.G. (beginning in GRATITUDE) by recognizing all we have and giving back to our employees, families, and communities. It instills a positive mindset that permeates all we do. By beginning in gratitude, SkyePoint can continue to spread living in gratitude each day.
  • Great Benefits: Several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, floating federal holiday options, and 401k matched
  • Certificate Incentive Program: To promote professional development, we recognize and reward employees who obtain new certifications aligned with business needs.
  • Flexible Work Environment

SkyePoint Decisions is an established ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified small business and appraised at CMMI Level 3 for Services and Development. We possess a common vision of excellence and foster a collaborative team culture built upon individual performance and accountability. We invest in our people and systems to create value for our clients. It is the SkyePoint Way. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with exceptional people and give back to the communities we serve. Our employees value the flexibility at SkyePoint that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

SkyePoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer.

U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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