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American Red Cross

Disaster Program Manager

Lubbock, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Community Disaster Program Manager, you will ensure effective collaboration with Volunteer Services; identify, mobilize, and engage partners in all communities in assigned geographic area; and ...

IT America Inc

Disaster Recovery Engineer

Madison, WI · Remote

Disaster Recovery Engineer Location: Remote (Needs to travel to client site when required with your own expenses) Duration: Long term contract Job Summary: As a Disaster Recovery Engineer you will be ...

Eliassen Group

Disaster Recovery Analyst

Maryland Heights, MO · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The role sits within IT Disaster Recovery and will support merger-related initiatives. The analyst will plan and execute DR testing, conduct business impact analyses, identify gaps using a risk ...

DEW Softech Inc

Disaster Recovery Coordinator

Trenton, NJ · On-site

$70 - $80/hr

Disaster Recovery Coordinator Location: Trenton, NJ (Hybrid) Duration: Contract Interview Type: In Person Only Short Description: The Disaster Recovery (DR) Coordinator is responsible for planning ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for disaster in the United States is $41.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.01 and $48.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a disaster management professional?

Disaster management professionals are individuals trained to plan for, respond to, and recover from natural or human-made disasters. Their responsibilities include creating emergency response plans, coordinating relief efforts, assessing risks, and helping communities rebuild after crises. These professionals work for government agencies, non-profits, and private organizations to ensure effective disaster preparedness and response. They play a critical role in minimizing the impact of disasters on people, property, and the environment.

What are some common challenges faced by disaster response professionals, and how can applicants prepare for them?

Disaster response professionals often encounter high-pressure situations, unpredictable environments, and emotionally charged interactions with affected individuals. Applicants should be prepared to adapt quickly, maintain clear communication, and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Building resilience, staying current with emergency protocols, and participating in regular training exercises can help candidates handle these challenges and perform effectively during disaster events.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a disaster recovery specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Disaster Recovery Specialist, you need expertise in risk assessment, business continuity planning, and IT infrastructure, often supported by a degree in information technology or a related field. Familiarity with disaster recovery tools, backup systems, and certifications like Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) are typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help professionals excel in high-pressure scenarios. These skills ensure organizations can quickly recover from disruptions and maintain critical operations during emergencies.

What is the difference between Disaster vs Emergency Management Specialist?

DisasterEmergency Management Specialist
Focuses on responding to and managing specific disaster events like hurricanes, earthquakes, or floods.Prepares for, coordinates, and manages overall emergency response plans and procedures.
Typically involved during or immediately after a disaster occurs.Works proactively to develop plans and training to prevent or mitigate future emergencies.
Requires knowledge of disaster response protocols and crisis management.Requires skills in planning, coordination, communication, and policy development.

Disaster and Emergency Management Specialist roles overlap in preparedness and response but differ in scope. Disasters are specific events requiring immediate action, while emergency management specialists focus on comprehensive planning and coordination to prevent or handle such events effectively.

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Infographic showing various Disaster job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,378 per year, or $41.5 per hour.

Disaster Recovery Analyst

Procom Consultants Group

Dallas, TX • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada.
With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest "Canadian-Owned" IT staffing/consulting company.
Procom's areas of staffing expertise include:
Application Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Business/Systems Analysis
Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence
Infrastructure & Network Services
Risk Management & Compliance
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Security & Privacy
Specialties Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)
Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)
ICAP (Contractor Payroll)
Flextrack (Vendor Management System)

Job Description

Disaster Recovery Analyst


On behalf of our client, Procom Services is Searching for a Disaster Recovery Analyst for a contract opportunity in Dallas, TX. This person could also be based in Raleigh, NC. 


Disaster Recovery Analyst Job Details


Responsible for IT DR planning for multi-million dollar data center hosted clients. This includes managing DRM governance, scope, client communications, KPI reporting, management of the DRM program to ensure total customer satisfaction.


  •  Manages, designs, plans and executes DRM program methodology
  •  Oversees and manages the day-to-day work of client IT DR planning. 
  •  Creates client IT contingency planning. Effectively communicates impacts, risks and complexities of the program. 
  •  Participates in the pre-contract stage to enable new proposals results in a successful program, balancing strategy capability and client recovery objectives. 
  •  Develops compelling, concise, well-structured and persuasive presentations and delivers them convincingly and articulately. 
  •  Manages the relationship with the customer and key stakeholders,ensuring the contracted customer's recovery strategy and recovery objectives gets are met.
  •  Contributes to the overall development of the Disaster Recovery Managment program. Identifies and implements disaster recovery methodologies, best practices and trends. 
  •  Complies with and enforces FAI standard policies and procedures and works across practices to share lessons learned and best practices.
  •  Involvement in new client Transition and Transformation. To perform as a specialized client point-of-contact for IT DR planning. Build relationships with my client DR partners to meet their needs best practice, repeatable processes.  
  •  Use consultative skills to support both the client and Fujitsu, and identify business opportunities for revenue growth. 
  •  Manages DRM to ensure program aligns with contractual obligations and client's expectation. 
  •  Accountable for highly complex and detailed client IT DR planning 
  •  Leader and decision maker. Makes informed decisions client IT disaster recovery interdependencies and risks. 
  •  Works under minimal supervision, fully accountable for own work
  •  Has responsibility for the work of others and the allocation of resources, including those that do not have a direct reporting relationship
  •  Has broad expertise or unique knowledge. Uses skills to contribute to the development of business objectives and to achieve goals in creative and effective ways.  
  •  Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations and/or data requires an evaluation of intangibles. 
  •  Manages client relationship as it pertains to client IT disaster recovery
  •  Expected to deliver against strategic goals and targets.
  •  Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments.

Disaster Recovery Analyst Mandatory Skills


  • 10 years business continuity / IT disaster recovery experience
  •  5+ years project management, process improvement and account management
  •  CBCP certification / ITIL certification (Foundations 3)
  •  Strong and effective negotiation, people management, written/ verbal communication and customer and executive facing skills required
  •  Financial and costing skills for estimating LoE
  •  Broad knowledge of business continuity / disaster recovery and ISO22301
  •  Experience in contract review, and analysis
  •  Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Visio, SharePoint and related business continuity / disaster recovery tools.


Disaster Recovery Analyst Start Date


ASAP


Disaster Recovery Analyst Assignment Length


4 Months

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please send your resume in Word format only. 

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