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THE ROLE Propel enterprise operational readiness across Everpure by operating the core execution engine of our global resilience program. As an Operational Resilience Specialist, you will drive the ...

THE ROLE Propel enterprise operational readiness across Everpure by operating the core execution engine of our global resilience program. As an Operational Resilience Specialist, you will drive the ...

THE ROLE Propel enterprise operational readiness across Everpure by operating the core execution engine of our global resilience program. As an Operational Resilience Specialist, you will drive the ...

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on global resilience while collaborating with experienced security and intelligence professionals. This role will be supporting the client's day shift ...

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How much do global resilience jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for global resilience in the United States is $45.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.13 and $54.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a global resilience professional?

A Global Resilience professional is someone who works to ensure that organizations can anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive events on a global scale. This includes managing risks related to natural disasters, cyber threats, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical instability. Their role often involves developing strategies, policies, and frameworks that enhance the organization's ability to maintain operations and protect people, assets, and reputation in the face of unforeseen events. Global Resilience professionals typically collaborate with various departments and external stakeholders to implement business continuity, crisis management, and disaster recovery plans.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a global resilience professional?

To thrive as a Global Resilience professional, you need expertise in risk assessment, crisis management, and business continuity planning, often supported by a degree in emergency management or a related field. Familiarity with standards like ISO 22301, incident management systems, and certifications such as CBCP or MBCI is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, cross-cultural communication, and leadership skills help individuals navigate complex global scenarios and coordinate diverse teams. These competencies are essential for anticipating disruptions, minimizing organizational impact, and ensuring rapid recovery in a global context.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals in global resilience roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Global Resilience roles often encounter challenges such as coordinating across multiple time zones, adapting to rapidly changing risks, and ensuring alignment of resilience strategies across diverse business units. Addressing these challenges typically involves strong communication skills, effective use of digital collaboration tools, and a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation. Working closely with cross-functional teams and staying updated on global threats helps ensure consistent preparedness and response across the organization.

What is the difference between Global Resilience vs Business Continuity Planner?

AspectGlobal ResilienceBusiness Continuity Planner
Primary FocusOrganizational resilience, risk management, crisis responseDeveloping and implementing business continuity plans
CertificationsISO 22301, Business Continuity certifications, Risk ManagementCBCP, MBCP, ISO 22301
Work EnvironmentCorporate, government, multinational organizationsCorporate, consulting firms, government agencies
Industry UsageBroad, encompassing risk and crisis managementSpecific to business continuity planning and disaster recovery

Global Resilience professionals focus on overall organizational risk management and crisis preparedness, while Business Continuity Planners specialize in creating detailed plans to ensure business operations can continue during disruptions. Both roles often collaborate but differ in scope and certifications.

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Infographic showing various Global Resilience job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,897 per year, or $45.6 per hour.

Resilience / Business Continuity Specialist

Ann Arbor, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world's leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

KLA has manufacturing sites across the globe, including Belgium, China, Germany, Israel, Singapore and Milpitas (CA). The Global Operations (GOPS) team, comprised of Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Installation, and Quality, is responsible for manufacturing our leading-edge technology. We partner with our world-wide supply base and our design engineering teams to bring new products to market. The GOPS team is continuously working to build our products Better, Faster, Cheaper.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

The KLA Resilience Program and Business Continuity team builds and maintains an excellent resiliency program that drives the planning and community to craft and influence KLA's resilience strategies allowing business operations to continue under adverse conditions.

Are you passionate about ensuring business continuity and resilience? As the Resilience / BC Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in implementing and optimizing our business continuity and resilience programs across KLA, with a focus on the US region. Reporting to the Global Resilience Director, you'll collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with resilience standards and effective management of business continuity plans. You'll also help drive program operations using KLA's cloud-based BC tool to support our global BC community and team members.

Are you passionate about ensuring business continuity and resilience? As the Resilience / Business Continuity Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in implementing and optimizing our business continuity and resilience programs across KLA, with a focus on the US region. Reporting to the Global Resilience Director, you'll collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with resilience standards and effective management of business continuity plans. You'll also help drive program operations using KLA's cloud-based BC tool to support our global BC community and team members.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIAs) and develop and implement Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), risk assessments, recovery strategies and develop and build trainings and exercises.

  • Collaborate with business team members to identify and run operational risks, mitigation measures, and gaps in resilience strategies.

  • Maintain and review business continuity plans to ensure alignment with KLA's Global Resilience Policy.

  • Facilitate periodic plan reviews, exercises, and updates to ensure the effectiveness of business continuity plans.

  • Provide support during disruptive incidents to ensure timely recovery of critical functions.

  • Track lessons learned, activities, and other areas for improvement and metrics to drive continuous improvement in resilience and business continuity practices.

  • Support supplier and 3rd party resilience initiatives and projects.

  • Support system optimization of the cloud-based system for business continuity planning and emergency communications system.

  • Coordinate with 350+ global BC collaborators globally to ensure effective communication and teamwork.

  • Assist in the development, training and awareness and continuous improvement of the incident command system (ICS) to support accurate incident management and critical issues.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

  • A strong analytical background with experience in enterprise-wide resilience capabilities to include crisis management, emergency response, business continuity, Strong understanding of business continuity lifecycle, risk assessments, and recovery strategies.

  • Excellent organization and administrative skills.

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to drive resilience strategies across diverse stakeholders, business units and global teams.

  • Ability to support the business during disruptive incidents, including weekends and holidays.

  • 10-15% Travel domestic and international

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree; or 3 years experience with a Master's degree; or equivalent experience

Base Pay Range: $85,200.00 - $144,800.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLAKLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us attalent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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