Principal Continuity of Operations (COOP) Subject Matter Expert

Principal Continuity of Operations (COOP) Subject Matter Expert

Concurrent Technologies Corporation

Arlington, VA (National Capital Region - NCR)

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI

"In a rapidly changing world, preparedness is the key to success. As a part of the CTC Readiness Division, you will collaborate with experts and innovators to provide comprehensive cutting-edge strategies and solutions, innovative training technologies, and state-of-the-art analysis and decision support tools. Our readiness solutions improve safety and occupational health, support emergency response accountability, and ensure the continuity of vital operations. With CTC Readiness Division, you become part of a dedicated team shaping a safer, more secure future. Elevate your readiness posture and make a tangible impact in building a world that's better prepared for tomorrow's uncertainties."

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and develop complex policy issues for senior-level officials.
• Ensure that essential functions are continued during emergencies, disruptions, or catastrophic events.
• Ensure compliance with of National Continuity Policy, the National Continuity Policy Implementation Plan (NCPIP), Federal Continuity Directives (FCDs) 1 and 2, DoD Instruction (DoDI) 3020.42, and DoD Directives (DoDD) 3020.26 and 3020.44 or successor documents.
• Establish COOP plans, procedures, and protocols to ensure continuity of essential functions during emergencies.
• Conduct risk assessments and business impact analyses to identify critical functions and dependencies.
• Monitor and update COOP plans to reflect changes in federal policies, agency operations, and emerging threats.
• Develop and deliver COOP training programs
• Participate in COOP exercises (tabletop, functional, full-scale) to test effectiveness of continuity plans
• Evaluate exercise outcomes and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including federal agencies, state and local governments, and private sector partners, to ensure seamless coordination during continuity operations.
• Maintain accurate and up to date COOP documentation, including plans, procedures, and after-action reports.
• Execute COOP plans during actual continuity events.
• Support recovery efforts to restore normal operations following disruptions.

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in related discipline and 10 years of experience in federal COOP programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing COOP programs for federal agencies or large organizations.
• In depth understanding of National Continuity Policy, FCD-1, FCD-2 and other federal continuity requirements.
• Experience working in an operation's center environment.
• Familiarity with sharing information among external agencies and distributing information to appropriate personnel.
• Experience reporting on homeland security topics, national security emergencies, natural disasters and National Special Security Events (NSSE).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain/maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance, and must be eligible for TS/SCI.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree.
• Experience working with federal agencies.
• Familiarity with interagency coordination and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to dynamic situations.
• FEMA Level I or Level II Professional Continuity Practitioner, Associate or Certified Business Continuity Professional, Certified Emergency Manager, or completion of the FEMA National Emergency Management Basic Academy or equivalent.
• FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) certification in continuity planning (e.g. IS-546, IS-547, IS-548).

Why CTC?

• Our teams at CTC are passionate and thrive on collaboration in a team environment.
• When we encounter a difficult problem, we have a variety of talented and diverse employees that work together to solve the toughest challenges.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Although our work at CTC is extremely important, we also recognize the need for our employees to maintain a proper mix of work and personal life.
• Visit www.ctc.com to learn more.

Join us! CTC offers exceptional career growth, cutting edge technology, educational opportunities, and recognition for quality work.

https://concurrent-technologies-corporation.breezy.hr

Staffing Requisition: SR# 2025-0077

"We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."