ARGONNE

Continuity and Readiness Assurance Specialist

Lemont, IL USA · Contract

No sponsorship$106k-$166kDetected 20 days ago

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About the role

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Continuity and Readiness Assurance Specialist within the Office of Emergency Management under the Emergency Preparedness and Response Division of the Security and Emergency Services Directorate.
The Continuity and Readiness Assurance Specialist is responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Laboratory's Continuity, Emergency Preparedness, and Readiness Assurance programs.
The position serves as a technical resource for continuity planning, readiness assurance, integrated preparedness, program assessments, corrective action management, and organizational resilience activities.

Lead the implementation and maintenance of continuity and readiness assurance programs in accordance with applicable DOE directives, laboratory policies, and program requirements.
Lead continuity planning activities, including continuity plan development, recovery planning, mission essential function identification, and continuity program maintenance.
Develop, review, and maintain emergency management and continuity program documentation, plans, procedures, and implementing guidance.
Develop technical reports, plans, briefings, assessments, after-action reports, and other program documentation.
Lead Emergency Operations Center preparedness activities and participate in emergency response activities as assigned.
Participate as a member of the Laboratory Emergency Management Team, including occasional support during emergency activations, exercises, and other preparedness activities.
Experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining technical plans, procedures, reports, and program documentation.
Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance.
Familiarity with Integrated Preparedness Program concepts and exercise design methodologies.

Experience in continuity planning, emergency preparedness, readiness assurance, business continuity, organizational resilience, emergency management, or a related field.
Knowledge of program assessment processes, corrective action management, performance improvement, and continuous improvement principles.
Ability to work effectively with technical, operational, and management personnel across multiple organizations.
U.S. citizenship required.
Familiarity with DOE O 151.1, Comprehensive Emergency Management System, and DOE O 150.1B Continuity Programs.
Experience managing corrective action programs, issues management systems, or performance improvement initiatives.
Experience coordinating activities with Federal oversight organizations, contractors, or multi-organizational stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Homeland Security, Business Continuity, Organizational Resilience, or a related field.

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