Business Continuity Consultant
- Seattle, WA
- Contract
- Full-time
Location: Remote (Seattle, WA area preferred for occasional on-site work)Overview
We are seeking an experienced Business Continuity Consultant to support a complex, global organization in strengthening and maturing its Business Continuity (BC) Program. The consultant will work closely with operational, IT, and leadership teams to ensure that critical operations continue with minimal disruption, recovery capabilities align with organizational priorities, and response processes are documented, tested, and continuously improved.Responsibilities
Program & Tool Administration
- Serve as the administrator for a business continuity SaaS platform, managing user access, templates, and permissions.
- Provide training and support to new system users.
- Develop and maintain reporting on program health, dependencies, and gaps.
- Manage support tickets for the BC platform.
- Coordinate closely with IT to align Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) with system capabilities.
- Coordinate with departments to develop and maintain business impact analyses (BIAs), recovery plans, and incident playbooks.
- Maintain ransomware incident response playbooks and appendices to ensure alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Design, coordinate, and facilitate recovery plan and playbook exercises.
- Document and distribute after-action reports (AARs) with findings and remediation recommendations.
- Collaborate with IT teams to review disaster recovery (DR) strategies and ensure they meet BIA-defined requirements.
- Identify and address gaps between IT capabilities and BC needs.
- Track BC program health metrics, such as plan completion, review cycles, and RTO alignment.
- Prepare regular program status updates and executive summaries for leadership or governance committees.
- Recommend strategic enhancements based on lessons learned, emerging risks, and best practices.
- Provide coordination and subject matter expertise in the event of a disruption or ransomware incident.
- 7+ years' experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, emergency management, or operational resilience.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 22301, NFPA 1600, or equivalent continuity planning frameworks.
- Experience with business continuity software platforms (e.g., Riskonnect, Fusion, Castellan, or similar).
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional planning and facilitate exercises in complex organizations.
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and documentation skills.
- Experience in philanthropic, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations preferred.
- Estimated 20 hours/week for 12 months, with potential extension.
- Remote role; Seattle area preferred for occasional on-site needs.
- Benefits include multiple medical plan options, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and paid sick leave.
- US work authorization required. Sponsorship and Corp-to-Corp arrangements are not available.
Location: Seattle area preferred, remote option possible for exceptional candidates
Length of Assignment:12 months (extension possible)
Benefits: Three insurance levels, 401K + match, sick leave, and working with a great company!US citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.
*Work sponsorship is not available at this time.About Hansell Tierney:
Hansell Tierney is one of the premier staffing and recruiting companies in the Pacific Northwest. Launched in 2001, we are a woman-owned business that serves and staffs Northwest organizations by doing things the right way, not just the easiest way. Hansell Tierney partners with candidates and clients to match the best candidates with interesting local opportunities. We navigate every relationship with the highest level of discretion and service while holding ourselves accountable to our promises. Our business thrives on our deep understanding of the job market and our ability to skillfully tailor our recruitment process to meet our clients' unique needs.*This Organization Participates in E-Verify* This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.