Sr. COOP/Disaster Recovery Expert (Contingent)

SNAP Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid group medical/dental insurance

10 holidays

15 days PTO

401(k) Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

SNAP Inc is seeking a Sr. COOP/Disaster Recovery Expert to lead a team at the U.S. Census Bureau. This role involves developing Business Continuity Plans and coordinating disaster recovery tests, ensuring operational stability. Candidates should possess extensive disaster recovery knowledge and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

The position is located at the Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland, with a contract length of 6 years. Benefits include competitive salary, medical/dental coverage, and 15 days PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Experience as a Senior COOP/Disaster Recovery expert.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Business Continuity Plans and Disaster Recovery Plans.
• Provide strategic planning support for the Bureau-wide COOP Plan.
• Design and coordinate disaster recovery tests.
• Create Disaster Recovery test analysis reports.
• Restore critical infrastructure during service disruptions.

Skills

Census Bureau experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Disaster Recovery expertise

Knowledge of NIST best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

• Contract

Company Description

Established in 1998, SNAP, Inc. (SNAP) is an SBA-certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in Maryland and Virginia. SNAP employs more than 150 professionals. SNAP has office locations throughout the United States including our beautiful headquarters in Chantilly, Virginia. Our other locations include Newport News, Virginia; Rockville, Maryland; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. SNAP is externally appraised at CMMI Level 3 for both Services and Development, holds ISO 9001, 20000, and 27001 certifications, and a Top Secret facility security clearance.

SNAP is a trusted partner to many Government agencies, holds several key government contract vehicles, and provides a variety of IT services including: Application development and System Integration, Enterprise Architecture, Cyber Security & Information Assurance, Operations and Maintenance, Help Desk, eLearning, and mission‑critical training support services. SNAP’s ability to identify and define the needs of our customers, our record of accomplishment for meeting those needs, and our reputation for total customer satisfaction results in a continually growing top‑tier customer list: www.snapinc.net/clients.

Job Description

Proposed Work Location: Census Bureau Headquarters, Suitland, Maryland

SNAP is pursuing a contract with the U.S. Census Bureau to provide an experienced Sr. COOP/Disaster Recovery Expert. The preferred candidate will possess Census Bureau experience, excellent people and leadership skills, and great communication and presentation skills. This position will lead and serve as a mentor for a team of Security Experts and Personnel on a large program supported by more than 100 full‑time employees.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Business Continuity Plans, Contingency Plans, and Disaster Recovery Plans that address and cover the IT systems supporting the technical needs of the Decennial program and operations.
• Provide strategic planning support for the Bureau‑wide COOP Plan on behalf of the Decennial Directorate, as required.
• Design, plan and coordinate the implementation of disaster recovery tests, including development of documentation, test plans and scenarios, facilitation and conduct of the tests.
• Create Disaster Recovery test analysis report, which includes outcomes of the test, recommended areas for improvement and lessons learned.
• Assist in leveraging existing backup processes to restore critical infrastructure components and systems supporting Decennial programs during times of emergency or intermittent service disruptions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Senior COOP/Disaster Recovery expert on a similar‑sized project.
• Extensive knowledge in continuity of operations and disaster recovery in a large‑scale, extremely high‑availability project.
• Extensive knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) best‑practices for government systems.
• Ability to work with key personnel “IT Security Manager – Senior” to incorporate COOP and Disaster Recovery plans into a System Security Plan (SSP) that meets or exceeds the government’s requirements for a successful Authority of Operate (ATO) on each project.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus a minimum of 5 years of related experience.

Additional Information

• Proposed Work Location: Census Bureau Headquarters, Suitland, Maryland
• Contract Length upon contract award: 6 years (1 year plus 5 option years)
• Tax Terms: W2 Only / Salary: Competitive salary with benefits package
• Clearance: Active Public Trust clearance
• Please indicate current immigration status and desired salary range when applying.
• SNAP, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Benefits

Competitive salary with benefits package. 100% company‑paid group medical/dental insurance (employee) and 50% company‑paid for dependents, 10 holidays and 15 days PTO. Life and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, and Relocation Assistance (for qualified and pre‑approved employees).