Sr. Continuity Management SME at ANSER in Washington, Virginia

Job Description:

OVERVIEW:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

SPECIFIC JOB DESCRIPTION

The analyst supports the OUSD(A&S) Continuity Program Manager to ensure a comprehensive and integrated continuity program that enhances the integrity of the performance of essential functions and enables a more rapid and effective response to and recover from a catastrophic emergency.

• Provide analytic support to OUSD(A&S) in the areas of continuity planning, training, exercise development and execution, strategy development, information fusion, readiness reporting, facility staffing, crisis management support, and knowledge management.
• Provide expertise in implementing DoD Instruction 3020.42, Defense Continuity Plan Development, and DoD Directive 3020.26, Department of Defense Continuity Programs and related WHS and OSD policies.
• Must be physically and mentally/emotionally (no fear of flying/heights) able to occasionally fly via helicopter, including unassisted entry and exit of the aircraft while the blades are rotating and engine(s) running.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Advanced degree in a discipline relevant to the position plus 7 years of experience or equivalent.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Top Secret Clearance.
• Ability to coordinate legislative analysts, ensure quality support, and assign tasks within the team according to government priorities.
• Experience working on the Hill or in congressional relations
• Strong writing skills are required.
• Familiarity with OUSD(A&S) staff and structure
• Familiarity with DoD organizational structure in general and Office of the Secretary of Defense in particular as evidenced by regular interaction with components across DoD.
• Ability to present information in the form of written and verbal summaries.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and in small teams in a high operational tempo under strict time constraints.

DISCLAIMER:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org.

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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