Continuity Planner Senior_TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks a Continuity Planner Senior to help ensure mission resilience for national defense assets. You will lead BPA/BIA activities, coordinate COOP/COG events, and provide risk-based recommendations to senior leadership.

Candidate must have a BA/BS and 8+ years in continuity, security operations, or mission assurance, plus strong analytics, communication, and collaboration skills. Onsite role requiring TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Arts or Science or equivalent.
• 8+ years in continuity, security operations, risk management or mission assurance with data analytics.
• Ability to obtain DRII ABCP or CBCP certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, conduct, and report BPA/BIA enterprise analyses in compliance with DoW directives.
• Develop and annually update continuity plans; support COOP/COG, including 24x7 coverage when needed.
• Continuously improve BPA/BIA processes to meet evolving threats and technologies.
• Provide strategic analysis of vulnerabilities and mitigation recommendations.
• Coordinate assessment activities ensuring coverage of critical assets and infrastructure.
• Engage with interagency and community meetings to strengthen partnerships.
• Identify risks with installation personnel and propose risk-reduction strategies.
• Prepare briefing materials for senior leadership on findings and implications.
• Ensure activities comply with security and confidentiality standards.

Skills

Continuity planning

Security operations

Risk management

Data analytics

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Tools

ABCP/CBCP Certification

Job description

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Continuity Planner Senior for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

The Continuity planner will be integral to the Intelligence agency customers mission of ensuring the security and resilience of national defense assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, conduct, and report an Enterprise-wide Business Process Analysis (BPA) and Business Impact Analysis (BIA) by incompliance with FCD-1 and DoW 3020-40.
• Develop and annually update the customer Continuity plans and ensure they align with the Enterprise Continuity program. Provide subject matter expertise to COOP and COG events as needed, which may include 24X7 coverage and weekends and holidays.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve BPA/BIA processes and methodologies in line with evolving threats and technologies.
• Strategic Analysis: Provide strategic analysis of vulnerabilities and mitigation recommendations to enhance mission assurance.
• Assessment Coordination: Support the planning and execution of JMAA activities, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all defense critical assets and infrastructure.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain partnerships across the DoW by participation and support of applicable interagency and community meetings.
• Risk Management: Work with installation and mission personnel to identify risks that may lead to mission degradation or failure and recommend risk reduction strategies.
• Briefing Development: Prepare briefing materials and reports for senior leadership, highlighting assessment findings and strategic implications.
• Security Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with the highest standards of security and confidentiality as outlined by Intelligence and DoW policies.
• Participates in special projects as required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your planning expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Continuity Planner Senior must have:

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
• Experience: 8+ years of related experience in continuity, security operations, risk management or mission assurance. Strong data analytics skills are required.

Technical skills

• Required Certification or the ability to receive within 6 months of hire: Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII) Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP) or Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with diverse teams.

• Security clearance level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements: Onsite

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.