Business Continuity & Dependency Risk Consultant/Disaster Recovery Consultant

Job Title: Business Continuity & Dependency Risk Consultant
Duration: 6 months
Location: New York, NY 10010, USA
Work Schedule: Full-Time | 37.5 weekly
 
Job Summary

• We are seeking two experienced Enterprise Resilience consultants to provide targeted, execution-focused support across high-priority initiatives. These roles are designed to accelerate delivery against critical enterprise resilience objectives, including Single Point of Failure (SPOF) remediation and Business Continuity (BC) program improvements.
• These are not steady-state program management roles. Successful candidates will be expected to operate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, delivering tangible outcomes within defined timelines.

 
Key Responsibilities
Single Point of Failure (SPOF)

• Partner with business and technology teams to validate critical dependencies across processes.
• Support assessment of associated risk exposure and business impact.
• Guide evaluation of feasibility and effectiveness of proposed recovery strategies.
• Support prioritization of remediation actions (e.g., document/enhance recovery strategies, risk acceptance)
• Synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders and leadership decision-making.

 
Business Continuity Program Enhancements

• Perform detailed reviews and provide constructive challenge of existing BC plans.
• Identify gaps in plan completeness and alignment to actual risk scenarios.
• Support implementation of testing and validation standards, including scenario-based exercises.
• Partner with business units to strengthen plan quality, consistency, and effectiveness.
• Synthesize findings into clear recommendations and track remediation progress.

 
Required Qualifications

• 9-10+ years of experience in enterprise resilience, business continuity, disaster recovery, or operational risk.
• Hands-on experience conducting BIAs and developing BCPs and/or DR plans, including dependency mapping and risk analysis.
• Knowledge of resilience frameworks and standards (ISO 22301, NIST, FFIEC, DORA, or similar).
• Ability to integrate quickly into existing teams and processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, utilities, or technology.
• Certifications such as CBCP, CBCI, MBCP, or ISO 22301.

 
Key Competencies

• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Solution-focused mindset
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently
• Comfort working under pressure

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 58.62/hr.