Business Continuity Management Specialist II

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey empowers our members to achieve their best health.  For over 90 years, we have been New Jersey’s health solutions leader driving innovations that improve health care quality, affordability, and member experience.  Our members are our neighbors, our friends, and our families.  It is this understanding that drives us to better serve and care for the 3.5 million people who place their trust in us. We pride ourselves on our best-in-class employees and strive to maintain an innovative and inclusive environment that allows them to thrive. When our employees bring their best and succeed, the Company succeeds. 

About the Role

Under the administrative direction of the BCM Director, the Specialist II role works independently to perform the following functions. The Specialist will provide professional, specialized skills including, but not limited to, BCM tool backend configuration, project management, problem analysis and resolution related to Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Incident/Emergency Management.

What You'll Do

• Act as the primary BCM subject matter expert to configure and maintain backend changes to the Fusion software tool. This includes developing reports, modifying screens, system changes, data cleansing etc.

• Recommend and implement Business Continuity Management best practices suitable to Horizons way of doing business.

• Partner with various areas within Horizon BCBS of NJ to execute the annual Business Continuity Management plan maintenance, including Business Impact Analysis.

• Primary BCM subject matter expert in the development of recovery strategies in collaboration with the Disaster Recovery and IT teams.

• Collaborate with leadership in developing, coordinating, and maintaining comprehensive business contingency plans and validation methodology, to ensure the enterprise's ability to recovery, in the event of an unforeseen disruption to facilities, technology systems, or applications.

• Provide maintenance and reporting of the BCM plans status to Senior Management.

• Create content for, conduct, and oversee the coordination of BCM training and awareness for areas of coverage change.

• Collaborate with senior management on develop and facilitation of periodic exercises and walkthroughs to assist in the validation of the recovery plans and procedures.

• Provide expertise and support to management and business functional areas, as requested, when a business disruption occurs.

• Other related duties and ad-hoc projects, as appropriate.

What You Bring

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED required.

• Bachelor degree preferred or relevant experience in lieu of degree.

• Minimum 8 years direct experience in business continuity planning or related fields required (Business Continuity, Incident Management or Disaster Recovery field).

Additional Licensing, Certifications, Registrations:

• Fusion Framework Systems Certified Administrator required.

• CBCP or MBCI certification a plus.

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge and application of the Business Continuity Management professional practices.

• Sharepoint and Infopath a plus.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong PC skills (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.

• Strong verbal / written communications. Must be able to interface and coordinate work efficiently and effectively with business partners in remote locations.

• Strong administrative skills, with effectiveness in developing tasks and managing resources to achieve target dates.

• Ability to present to various business areas regarding BCM practices and plans.

Travel:

• Travel and off-hour on-call support required.

• Must be available to assist with disaster recovery (business process & technology), building emergencies, etc.

Why Horizon?

At Horizon, you’ll do meaningful work that directly improves lives—while being supported by a mission‑driven organization that values expertise, collaboration, and growth.  We believe that when our people thrive, our communities do too.  If you are passionate about making an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Salary Range:

$97,800 - $133,455

​This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity.  This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting.  Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)

• Retirement Plans

• Generous PTO

• Incentive Plans

• Wellness Programs

• Paid Volunteer Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer:

Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware. This job summary has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by colleagues within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of colleagues assigned to this job.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law.  Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.