Business Continuity Analyst- Hybrid Work Model

At Sentry, we believe that operational resilience is foundational to business excellence. We’re seeking a strategic and experienced Business Continuity Analyst to join our dynamic team and help safeguard the stability of our operations. In this role, you’ll work across the organization to analyze business continuity risk and ensure we’re prepared for the unexpected— protecting the business, our people, and our customers.

This role can be filled as a Business Continuity Analyst or a Senior Business Continuity Analyst based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Business Continuity Analyst, you’ll play a lead role in designing, maintaining, and evolving Sentry’s business continuity strategies. Your work will ensure that our critical operations continue seamlessly—even in times of disruption.

You will:

• Assist functional areas with the development of business impact analyses and business continuity plans to sustain operations during downtime and/or major disasters.
• Participate in scheduling exercises to maximize team cohesion and preparedness.
• Conduct exercises of functional area plans and evaluate exercises.
• Develop and maintain a rapport with all pertinent departments and business functions to remain aware of business risk criteria and support the company’s preparedness for a disaster.
• Participate in exercising the Crisis Management Team, Crisis Communications Team and Cyber Security Incident Response Team.
• Prepare responses and reports, implement recommendations, and ensure that corrective actions are accomplished by designated target completion dates.
• Provide administrative support for business continuity management platform by adding users, maintaining system workflows, and troubleshooting any issues that arise with the software.

Additionally, you will:

• Collaborate with Sentry’s corporate learning team, assist in the development and implementation business resilience related training.
• Assist Senior Business Continuity Analyst in providing input on business continuity management objectives, types of exercises performed, and exercise results/improvements.
• Assist stakeholders, such as Internal Audit, Enterprise Compliance, State Auditors, Disaster Recovery, etc., by collaborating during discussions and providing details of our business continuity program as requested.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned from time to time.

What it Takes

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum two years of related work experience in business continuity management, risk management, emergency management or related field
• Four years of related work experience preferred
• Proven ability to lead complex initiatives and influence across departments.
• Strong communication, facilitation, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience conducting business continuity training, exercises, or real-world activations a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically under pressure.
• Strong collaboration and communication across all levels of the organization.
• Action-oriented, resilient, and comfortable managing ambiguity.
• Trusted advisor with the ability to coach and lead others.

Skills That Set You Apart

• Business Requirements & Impact Analysis
• Emergency Preparedness & Risk Management
• Crisis Communication & Scenario Planning
• Compliance & Audit Collaboration
• Verbal & Written Communication Excellence

What You'll Receive

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.

• Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday you’ll work in office.
• As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office. 
• Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.
• 401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program
• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, a