Business Continuity Analyst (Open to hiring at Senior or Lead level)

Company Description

Why Wellmark: We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, and we’ve built our reputation on over 80 years’ worth of trust. We are not motivated by profits. We are motivated by the well-being of our friends, family, and neighbors–our members. If you’re passionate about joining an organization working hard to put its members first, to provide best-in-class service, and one that is committed to sustainability and innovation, consider applying today! 

Learn more about our unique benefit offerings here. 

Job Description

In support of organization strategies, will be responsible for the development, support and implementation of an enterprise-wide Business Continuity strategy defined by leadership. Will serve as the business resource with business units regarding the design, implementation, administration, and maintenance of all business continuity, recovery and crisis management plans. In collaboration with the IT Disaster Recovery Lead, serve as business system’s analyst for the disaster recovery software application.

Qualifications

Business Continuity Analyst Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree in related field or direct and equivalent work experience
• Minimum of three years’ work experience in the field of business continuity, disaster recovery, emergency management or other related field.

Sr. Business Continuity Analyst Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or direct and equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in a business continuity role. 

Lead Business Continuity Analyst Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or direct and applicable work experience.
• 4+ years of experience in a business continuity role with demonstrated proficiency administrating business continuity programs, with the workforce and workplace resiliency being top of mind; and experience with risk management to identify and analyze risk followed by recommendations on how to mitigate the risk.
• Strong business knowledge and perspective to understand complex information to develop recommendations; proven ability to collect and analyze data to identify solutions.

Required for every level:

• Strong problem-solving skills to recognize patterns in data or events and to draw logical conclusions and make recommendations for action and to plan and implement policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated proficiency in personal computer skills; experience using Microsoft Office software products; proficiency in keying and software program features based on required assessments.
• User expertise and experience with software application programs or a strong technical aptitude with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including, but not limited to, writing reports, emails and documents for internal/external audiences, and presenting to various internal audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships of trust
• Project management and leadership skills to plan workflow, manage projects, prepare documentation and resolve conflicting demands; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Demonstrated experience with crisis situations and prioritizing under extreme time pressures.
• Travel required 5-10%
• Has a valid driver's license
• Must be available 24/7 to respond to security/emergency situations. Has on-call responsibilities.

Preferred:

• Previous IT experience, including understanding of system integration
• Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP)

Additional Information

a. Plan, design, and implement Wellmark’s enterprise-wide business continuity plans. Facilitate business impact analysis and risk assessment with business stakeholders across the organization, to identify critical business functions and associated dependencies required for business sustainability. This includes identifying vulnerabilities associated with critical assets and developing options to provide continued availability of business functions.

b. Facilitate business continuity methodologies and strategies by integrating business requirements and technical solutions. Will partner with stakeholders across the business to collaborate and provide inputs on disaster recovery strategies and exercises. Consult with stakeholders to define detailed requirements and develop technical solutions in the business continuity management system.

c. Coordinate integrated testing efforts for all business contin