Emergency Management Analyst

Synergy Staffing; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Staffing is seeking a Business Continuity Analyst to strengthen organizational resilience by developing and maintaining continuity and disaster recovery plans. You will serve as on-call support, coordinate with departments, and drive improvement in contingency planning.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of related experience, with strong communication and project management skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent project management skills are required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Strong attention to detail is necessary.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with computers and job-related software.
• Microsoft Word - Basic proficiency.
• Microsoft PowerPoint - Basic proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive Business Continuity Plans, Disaster Recovery Plans, and Incident Response Plans, including hazard-specific playbooks.
• Serve as the primary on-call contact for business disruptions on a rotating basis; coordinate with departments to assess impacts and recovery.
• Design, facilitate, and evaluate exercises that test BCPs and IRPs; support testing of critical processes during DR exercises.
• Drive continuous improvement in contingency planning using data and stakeholder feedback; support BCM platforms.
• Apply project management skills to execute new initiatives, define scope, timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Prepare leadership reports covering BCP, Emergency Management, and Physical Security programs with trends and metrics.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Excellent project management

Strong written and verbal commu­n icat

Attention to detail

Multitask in fast-paced env.

Computers and software proficiency

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Business Continuity Analyst will play a pivotal role in strengthening organizational resilience by supporting initiatives that safeguard critical systems, maintain operational continuity, and enable rapid recovery in response to threats, business disruptions, and application outages. The ideal candidate will bring strategic insight, technical fluency, and business continuity expertise to enhance organizational response and recovery capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive Business Continuity Plans, Disaster Recovery Plans, and Incident Response Plans, including hazard-specific playbooks. Assess plans following business disruptions and exercises, identify gaps, and coordinate corrective actions. (20%)
• Serve as the primary on-call contact on a rotating basis for business disruptions, ensuring rapid response and coordination. Partner with departments to assess business impacts using Business Impact Analyses, implement continuity strategies, maintain operations, and prioritize recovery of critical business processes. (20%)
• Design, facilitate, and evaluate exercises that test Business Continuity Plans and Incident Response Plans. Support departmental testing of critical business processes during Disaster Recovery Exercises. (20%)
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in contingency planning by leveraging data and stakeholder feedback. Support the effective use and ongoing development of Business Continuity and Incident Management platforms. (20%)
• Apply project management skills to execute new initiatives, including defining project scope, managing timelines, allocating resources, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring deliverables are completed. (10%)
• Prepare leadership reports covering Business Continuity, Emergency Management, and Physical Security programs, including data trends, project progress, risks, and performance metrics. (10%)
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BA or BS).

Experience Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of job-related experience.

Required Skills

Excellent project management skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency with computers and job-related software

Microsoft Word - Basic proficiency

Microsoft PowerPoint - Basic proficiency

Additional Responsibilities

Understand, report, respond to, manage, and monitor operational risks in accordance with applicable risk management practices. Maintain compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, guidelines, and organizational procedures.