Strategic BC/DR Lead — Emergency Readiness

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County is seeking a professional to assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining business continuity and disaster recovery strategies across multiple agencies. The role includes conducting risk analyses, performing BIAs, and coordinating regular exercises to ensure readiness and compliant documentation.

The candidate will act as OEM lead in coordinating plans, managing on-call duties, and maintaining planning materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, risk management, or information technology.
• 3-4 years of progressive experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, Emergency Management response or planning, or CISSP-related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining BC/DR strategies and plans across Metro agencies.
• Plan, conduct, and debrief mock-disaster exercises to test plans and procedures.
• Coordinate continuity efforts after disruptions and lead OEM activities.
• Provide administrative support and maintain planning materials for OEM.
• Lead or facilitate events, meetings, and training for readiness and compliance.
• Prepare situational reports and official incident documentation after activations.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on integrating recovery strategies.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops as needed.
• Assist in writing and reviewing CEMP, BC/DR plans, and related contingencies.

Skills

Business continuity

Disaster recovery

Risk assessment

Plan development

Public speaking

Stakeholder coordination

Emergency management

Project coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or IT

Tools

Microsoft Windows

PowerPoint

Job description

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County is seeking a professional to assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining business continuity and disaster recovery strategies across multiple agencies. The role includes conducting risk analyses, performing BIAs, and coordinating regular exercises to ensure readiness and compliant documentation.

The candidate will act as OEM lead in coordinating plans, managing on-call duties, and maintaining planning materials.