Specialist, Business Continuity

The role

The Specialist, Business Continuity, Resiliency & Crisis Management supports the development and implementation of business continuity and crisis management capabilities. This role strengthens organizational resilience across manufacturing, distribution, retail, and enterprise functions.

What you will do

• Support implementation and improvement of Business Continuity and Crisis Management programs
• Assist with development and maintenance of Business Continuity Plans (BCPs)
• Support Business Impact Analysis (BIA) activities
• Identify continuity planning gaps and recommend improvements
• Assist with maintaining alignment between business continuity and IT disaster recovery plans
• Monitor operational and supplier risk indicators
• Support crisis preparedness activities and response playbooks
• Coordinate logistics and communication during crisis events
• Support activation and coordination of crisis response teams
• Facilitate incident documentation and lessons learned reviews

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Engineering, Emergency Management, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in business continuity, crisis management, risk management, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, or a related field
• Understanding of business continuity, crisis management, operational risk, or resilience principles
• Knowledge of manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, or retail operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to assess risks and recommend practical solutions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver's license
• Passport

Nice to have

• Experience supporting continuity planning, operational risk management, or resilience-related activities
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, retail, logistics, or high-growth environments
• CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional)
• MBCI (Member of the Business Continuity Institute)
• ISO 22301 certification
• PMP or equivalent project management certification

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO
• 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Before you apply

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City

About the company

Scout Motors is an iconic American brand electrifying and digitizing its heritage to shape the future of transportation. The company empowers inclusive and entrepreneurial teams to innovate in the electric pick-up truck and rugged SUV marketplace.