Job Description
General information
Job Posting Title
Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planner
Date
Thursday, April 3, 2025
City
Colorado Springs
State
CO
Country
United States
Working time
Full-time
Description & Requirements
Maximus is seeking an experienced Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planner to support a Homeland Security customer. The COOP Planner will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and implementing continuity plans and procedures to ensure mission-essential functions can continue during emergencies or disruptions. This role requires a strong background in technical writing, risk analysis, and federal continuity planning.
This is an on-site position that requires a Secret Clearance.
Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS160, P4, Band 7
Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain comprehensive COOP plans, policies, and procedures in compliance with federal continuity directives (FCD 1 & 2), National Incident Management System (NIMS), and Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPD-20).
- Conduct risk assessments, business impact analyses (BIA), and vulnerability assessments to identify critical functions and recovery priorities.
- Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations to support COOP initiatives and ensure compliance with federal agency requirements.
- Assist in the design, execution, and evaluation of COOP exercises, tabletop drills, and after-action reviews (AARs) to test and improve resilience strategies.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including DHS agencies, emergency management teams, and senior leadership, to integrate continuity strategies across operations.
- Provide recommendations for emergency preparedness, crisis management, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Ensure compliance with federal agency requirements and provide policy guidance for COOP program improvements.
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
- Active Secret clearance (must be obtained prior to start).
- Due to contract requirements, must be a US citizenship without duality.
- 10+ years of experience in continuity of operations planning, emergency management, or related fields.
- 5+ years of experience in technical writing, including policy documentation, reports, and federal agency compliance materials.
- Experience supporting a federal agency in COOP planning or emergency preparedness.
- This contract requires rotational on call support, must be available during your on call rotation.
- Must reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and on call requirements.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Recent experience working with DHS agencies such as FEMA, TSA, CBP, ICE, or CISA.
- Familiarity with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) methodologies.
- Knowledge of federal continuity planning standards, including NIST, FEMA, and ISO 22301.
- Certifications such as Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), FEMA COOP Planner, or PMP.
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Minimum Requirements
TCS160, P4, Band 7
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EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Minimum Salary
$
100,000.00
Maximum Salary
$
145,000.00