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ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 45,171 - 65,504; Full time

Job summary

A leading federal services firm is seeking a COOP Coordinator in Madison, Wisconsin, responsible for disaster recovery preparedness and support. The ideal candidate will manage emergency response operations and work closely with project teams to ensure essential functions during disruptions. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in related fields and 4+ years of relevant experience. Excellent problem-solving, project management skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required for this challenging role.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in COOP, business continuity, or disaster recovery.
• Strong understanding of COOP principles and risk assessment methodologies.
• Robust analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Project management and organizational expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support COOP planning and disaster recovery preparedness.
• Conduct regular COOP testing and readiness assessments.
• Coordinate disaster recovery activities and response.
• Manage Fly-Away Kits containing critical hardware and software.

Skills

COOP Planning & Disaster Recovery

Risk Assessment & Business Impact Analysis

Emergency Response Coordination

Fly-Away Kit Management

Federal Emergency Procedures Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, IT, or Emergency Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

continuity planning software

Job description

The COOP Coordinator is responsible for supporting CASTLE-NET Continuity of Operations (COOP) and disaster recovery preparedness, including regular testing, readiness support of devolution, and coordination of recovery activities. This role ensures the organization's ability to continue essential functions during and after disruptions, working closely with project teams, IT departments, and stakeholders. The Coordinator also manages emergency response operations and Fly-Away Kits for rapid deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support COOP planning and disaster recovery preparedness

• Conduct regular COOP testing and readiness assessments

• Coordinate disaster recovery activities and response

• Manage Fly-Away Kits containing critical hardware and software

• Deploy emergency response IT services within 24 hours

• Develop and maintain COOP documentation and procedures

• Train personnel on emergency response and continuity procedures

• Conduct post-incident reviews and lessons learned documentation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, IT, or Emergency Management

• 4+ years of experience in COOP, business continuity, or disaster recovery

• Strong understanding of COOP principles and risk assessment methodologies

• Robust analytical and problem-solving skills

• Project management and organizational expertise

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and continuity planning software

• Willingness to deploy within 24 hours of notification

• Ability to work in austere environments

Job Specific Skills

• COOP Planning & Disaster Recovery

• Risk Assessment & Business Impact Analysis

• Emergency Response Coordination

• Fly-Away Kit Management

• Federal Emergency Procedures Knowledge

Compensation Ranges

Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to the fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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