Business Continuity Management Specialist II

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 97,800 - 133,455; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Retirement Plans

Generous PTO

Incentive Plans

Wellness Programs

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is seeking a Specialist II to manage Business Continuity activities. Candidates must have at least 8 years of experience in business continuity planning and a strong background in project management.

This role requires a High School Diploma/GED, with a bachelor’s degree preferred and various certifications. The position offers a salary range of $97,800 - $133,455 along with comprehensive health benefits and other perks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in business continuity planning.
• Fusion Framework Systems Certified Administrator preferred.
• CBCP or MBCI certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain backend changes to the Fusion software tool.
• Implement Business Continuity Management best practices.
• Collaborate on developing and maintaining contingency plans.
• Provide BCM training and awareness.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong verbal/written communications

Strong organizational skills

Strong PC skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor degree or relevant experience

Tools

Fusion Framework Systems

Sharepoint

Infopath

Job description

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey

About The Role

Under the administrative direction of the BCM Director, the Specialist II role works independently to perform the following functions. The Specialist will provide professional, specialized skills including, but not limited to, BCM tool backend configuration, project management, problem analysis and resolution related to Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Incident/Emergency Management.

What You’ll Do

• Act as a BCM subject matter expert to configure and maintain backend changes to the Fusion software tool. This includes developing reports, modifying screens, system changes, data cleansing etc.
• Recommend and implement Business Continuity Management best practices suitable to Horizon's way of doing business.
• Partner with various areas within Horizon BCBS of NJ to execute the annual Business Continuity Management plan maintenance, including Business Impact Analysis.
• BCM subject matter expert in the development of recovery strategies in collaboration with the Disaster Recovery and IT teams.
• Collaborate with leadership in developing, coordinating, and maintaining comprehensive business contingency plans and validation methodology, to ensure the enterprise's ability to recover, in the event of an unforeseen disruption to facilities, technology systems, or applications.
• Provide maintenance and reporting of the BCM plans status to Senior Management.
• Create content for, conduct, and oversee the coordination of BCM training and awareness for areas of coverage change.
• Collaborate with senior management on development and facilitation of periodic exercises and walkthroughs to assist in the validation of the recovery plans and procedures.
• Provide expertise and support to management and business functional areas, as requested, when a business disruption occurs.
• Other related duties and ad‑hoc projects, as appropriate.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor degree preferred or relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 8 years direct experience in business continuity planning or related fields required (Business Continuity, Incident Management or Disaster Recovery field).

Additional Licensing, Certifications, Registrations

• Fusion Framework Systems Certified Administrator highly preferred.
• CBCP or MBCI certification a plus.

Knowledge

• Strong knowledge and application of the Business Continuity Management professional practices.
• Sharepoint and Infopath a plus.

Skills And Abilities

• Strong PC skills (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal / written communications. Must be able to interface and coordinate work efficiently and effectively with business partners in remote locations.
• Strong administrative skills, with effectiveness in developing tasks and managing resources to achieve target dates.
• Ability to present to various business areas regarding BCM practices and plans.

Special Requirements

• Off‑hour on‑call support required.
• Must be available to assist with disaster recovery (business process & technology), building emergencies, etc.

Salary Range

$97,800 - $133,455

This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Retirement Plans
• Generous PTO
• Incentive Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer

Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware. This job summary has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by colleagues within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of colleagues assigned to this job.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.