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Operational Resilience

New York, NY · Hybrid

$119K - $185K/yr

Resilience Transformation , including strategy, framework design, regulatory remediation, and capability development * Resilience Operations , focused on execution, testing, reporting, and event ...

Resilience Planner

Tallahassee, FL · On-site

$45K - $62K/yr

Resilient communities don't just happen-they're designed. They are creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We're driving the future of our Water ...

Resilience Planner

Tallahassee, FL · On-site

$46K - $64K/yr

Resilient communities don't just happen-they're designed. They are creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We're driving the future of our Water ...

Principal, Resilience

Seattle, WA · On-site

$175 - $240/hr

As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision ...

$175 - $240/hr

As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision ...

Resilience Officer

Virginia, IL · On-site

$112 - $179/hr

Responsibilities The Resilience Officer is expected to think outside of the box with creativity, new ideas, and develop resiliency requirements related to emerging threats that can cause COOP events.

Resilience Officer

Springfield, VA · On-site

$112K - $179K/yr

Responsibilities The Resilience Officer is expected to think outside of the box with creativity, new ideas, and develop resiliency requirements related to emerging threats that can cause COOP events.

The AVP Enterprise Resilience is responsible for managing a portion of the GM Financial (GMF) Enterprise Resilience (ER) Program designed to advise the organization on its management of Resilience ...

The Grid Resilience Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing solutions to enhance the resilience of the electrical grid. Main Responsibilities and Duties: Develop and implement ...

Resilience Officer

Tempe, AZ

$21.50 - $22.70/hr

As a Resilience Officer (RO), you will act as an ambassador for Surefox and its clients while being responsible for and ensuring the overall safety and security of our client's employees and property.

Business Operational Resilience Summary We are seeking a highly motivated Business Operational Resilience professional to join a First Line of Defense (1LOD) Risk team supporting the operational ...

Support the Chief Resilience Officer and the Resilience team in advancing the District's Flood Resilience Plan by working with internal and external departments, the IRT, the CFRTF, and District ...

Support the Chief Resilience Officer and the Resilience team in advancing the District's Flood Resilience Plan by working with internal and external departments, the IRT, the CFRTF, and District ...

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How much do resilience jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for resilience in the United States is $49.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.68 and $71.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is resilience?

Resilience jobs are roles focused on helping individuals, organizations, or communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from challenges such as natural disasters, economic shocks, or other disruptions. These jobs can be found in sectors like emergency management, climate adaptation, urban planning, healthcare, and business continuity. Professionals in resilience roles may develop strategies, conduct risk assessments, coordinate response plans, and implement measures to strengthen systems against future threats. The goal is to ensure that people and organizations can withstand and quickly recover from unexpected events.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a resilience manager?

To thrive as a Resilience Manager, you need expertise in risk assessment, business continuity planning, and crisis management, often backed by a relevant degree and certifications like CBCP or ISO 22301. Familiarity with business continuity software, incident response platforms, and regulatory frameworks is typically required. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help you coordinate efforts and guide organizations through disruptions. These skills ensure organizations can anticipate, withstand, and recover from operational challenges efficiently.

What are common challenges faced by resilience professionals, and how can they address them?

Resilience professionals often encounter challenges such as coordinating across multiple departments, managing rapidly changing risks, and ensuring organizational buy-in for emergency preparedness plans. To address these challenges, it’s important to foster strong communication channels, stay updated on best practices in risk management, and engage stakeholders through regular training and scenario exercises. Building a network of supportive colleagues and leveraging industry frameworks can also help resilience professionals stay proactive and prepared.

What is the difference between Resilience vs Business Continuity Specialist?

AspectResilienceBusiness Continuity Specialist
CredentialsOften requires certifications in risk management, crisis management, or resilience frameworksTypically holds certifications like CBCP or MBCP in business continuity
Work EnvironmentWorks across various industries focusing on organizational resilience, risk mitigation, and crisis preparednessFocuses on planning, implementing, and testing business continuity plans within organizations
Industry UsageUsed broadly in risk management, emergency preparedness, and organizational strategyPrimarily in sectors like finance, healthcare, and government for continuity planning

Resilience and Business Continuity Specialist roles overlap in risk management and crisis preparedness, but resilience has a broader scope including organizational adaptability and strategic risk mitigation, while business continuity specialists focus specifically on maintaining operations during disruptions.

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Infographic showing various Resilience job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 92% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,640 per year, or $49.3 per hour.

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Overview
Founded in 1898, Mutual of Enumclaw is a people-first insurer rooted in community, recognized as Washington's Best Company to Work For for the 14th consecutive year, and proudly serving individuals, families, farms, and businesses through local independent agents across the West.
The Business Resilience Manager reports to the Chief Risk Officer. The Business Resilience Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's Business Resiliency program including Crisis Management, Cyber Response, Business Continuity (and supporting vendors), as well as tracking and reporting on Disaster Recovery activities. The focus of this position will be to build business resiliency to current and future threats to protect the viability and sustainability of operations. The position supports all activities necessary to enable effective responses to both planned and unplanned business interruptions. This position supports all activities for the development, testing, maintenance of all Business Resilience plans, and documentation, and ensures key stakeholders have appropriate training and support to execute their plans.
Hiring Range: $134,664 - $149,495
Salary Range: $134,664 - $160,623
*The Hiring Range represents Mutual of Enumclaw's current hiring pay scale for this role. Mutual of Enumclaw reserves the right to modify or update this range any time. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. Compensation is only one part of our entire total rewards package. To see some of the benefits and perks we offer, please click here.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the program manager for achieving business resiliency objectives in all critical business functions.
  • Partner with IT to design, facilitate and maintain cybersecurity plans, documents and processes to proactively position the organization for resiliency.
  • Provide leadership during data breach incidents.
  • Conduct Business Impact Analysis.
  • Incorporate vendor management risks in business resiliency planning and Third-Party Risk Assessments
  • Support the Business Resilience team during planned and unplanned business interruptions, system outages, natural disasters, and other significant emergency management situations.
  • Develop a close working relationship with IT; liaison between business operations and technical functions, to ensure sufficient Disaster Recovery practices based upon business requirements and recovery strategies.
  • Develops close working relationship with Administration, to liaison on joint plan development, maintenance and testing: Emergency Response, Workplace Violence, etc.
  • Regularly leads table-top training and other exercises to ensure employee readiness for multiple potential business interruption scenarios.
  • Proactively perform ongoing risk analyses to identify critical points of vulnerability and external emerging risks and implement disaster avoidance and risk reduction strategies accordingly.
  • Inspire action and collaboration beyond the role's direct scope of authority to achieve organizational goals.
  • Lead the development of metrics, service level agreements, and regular reporting on the current state of the Business Resiliency program.
  • Design, develop, and maintain plans for the business resiliency program, as well as manage vendors & tools.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Stay current with external professional development and best practices.

Qualifications
Required Skills and Abilities:
  • Experience leading Business and IT resiliency programs and projects.
  • Demonstrated Project Management experience.
  • Must be able to effectively lead work groups and teams under high pressure during a crisis event.
  • Must be able to work under general direction and guidance.
  • Understanding of business and system operations and the ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Teams, SharePoint).
  • Must be able to generate reports and metrics.
  • Ability to manage external vendor relationships
  • Ability to track KPIs in relation to Disaster Recovery: keeping departments accountable, making sure SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) are comprehensive, etc.

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred.
  • 7+ years of success in Business Resilience program leadership roles.
  • Relevant certifications (CBRM - Certified Business Resilience Manager, CBCP - Certified Business Continuity Professional) preferred.

Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, including video conferencing.

Organizational Competencies:
  • Leadership
  • Continuous Learning
  • Business Acumen & Outcome Driven
  • Strategic Thinking & Innovation
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Customer Centric