Quality and Operational Resilience Analyst

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking an Operational Resilience Analyst to support the university’s enterprise Business Continuity Planning, IT Disaster Recovery, and ISO management system programs. You will help ensure continuity plans are actionable and aligned with recovery capabilities across IT and business domains.

The role requires strong knowledge of BC/DR, ISO standards, and program management to lead audits, testing, and continuous improvement across a large, decentralized university

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in risk management, business administration, information technology, or related field.
• Four years of experience in business continuity planning, large program implementation, disaster recovery, ISO, or related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Work within an enterprise university environment.
• Partner with colleges, departments, Enterprise Risk, and IT teams to develop role-based continuity plans, support disaster recovery strategies, and coordinate testing activities.
• Translate complex technical dependencies into practical recovery actions and ensure plans are effective during real-world disruptions.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support evolving needs of enterprise operational resilience, compliance, quality, risk, and continuity programs.

Skills

Business continuity

Disaster recovery

ISO standards

Program management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project coordination

Higher education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in risk management, IT, or related field

Tools

ISO internal auditor

Job description

Job Summary

The Operational Resilience Analyst supports the development, implementation, and sustainment of the university’s enterprise Business Continuity Planning (BCP), IT Disaster Recovery (IT DR), and ISO management system programs. This role ensures continuity plans are actionable, aligned with system recovery capabilities, and maintained as current and relevant. This execution-focused position requires strong knowledge of Business Continuity Planning, IT systems, infrastructure, and recovery strategies, along with the ability to support audits, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work within an enterprise university environment.
• Partners with colleges, departments, Enterprise Risk, and IT teams to develop role-based continuity plans, support disaster recovery strategies, and coordinate testing activities.
• Translate complex technical dependencies into practical recovery actions and ensures plans are effective during real-world disruptions.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the evolving needs of enterprise operational resilience, compliance, quality, risk, and continuity programs.

What We’re Looking For

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in risk management, business administration, information technology, or related field.

• Four years of experience in business continuity planning, large program implementation, disaster recovery, ISO, or related technical field.

Skills Needed

• Strong knowledge of business continuity, disaster recovery, emergency preparedness, and operational resilience frameworks
• Strong understanding of ISO standards and management systems across multiple domains
• Strong program and project management skills, including coordination of complex, multi-unit initiatives
• Experience in higher education or complex, decentralized environments
• Proven ability to influence and align stakeholders across multiple levels and units
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess risk, interpret data, and drive informed decisions
• Excellent communication, reporting, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage executive leadership
• Ability to translate complex requirements into practical, scalable solutions
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to lead both strategically and operationally

What is Helpful

• Experience with BCP/DR frameworks
• Familiarity with enterprise IT systems
• ISO internal auditor or related certification

Additional Information

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Purdue University is an EO/AA university.

Career and Compensation

Career Stream: Professional 3

Pay Band: S065

Job Code #200022087

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $90,000/year. The final salary offer will be determined based on various factors, including internal equity, available budget, and relevant experience.