Business Continuity Officer
Prince George »s County Public Schools Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | $108,070 – $198,988 a year |
|---|---|
| Location | Upper Marlboro, MD |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
Description
Under the direction of the Chief Information and Technology Officer, the Business Continuity Officer will oversee the design, implementation and ongoing support and training of all aspects of business continuity and operations planning for Prince George »s County Public Schools (PGCPS). The incumbent of this position will work closely with members of the executive leadership team to ensure each division has well-crafted and regularly updated and tested continuity of operations plans that are in alignment with school system resources, goals and core values. The Business Continuity Officer will manage the complex program activities related to business continuity planning and will oversee a diverse portfolio that includes the management of advisory boards, data governance, policies, procedures, processes, business continuity and asset management. The incumbent will exercise broad strategic and operational leadership to create, design, implement, assess and revise programs and activities in service of business continuity operations for all of PGCPS.
This is an Executive, Grade 3 Position
Salary Range: $108,070 – $198,988
Closing Date: December 5, 2022
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Works closely with the Chief Information and Technology Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Academic Officer and Chief of School Support and Leadership to develop and maintain up-to-date business continuity plans using a risk-based approach for each division;
Implements and conducts periodic business impact analyses and manages the Business Continuity Management program;
Builds and scales a disaster recovery program;
Leads business continuity and disaster recovery training and exercises;
Provides management, leadership and direction to building, maintaining and enhancing business continuity plans;
Communicates with senior leaders of PGCPS on plan status, including significant enhancements or issues that could impact business continuity planning;
Leads a core business operations team in the Division of Information Technology that focuses on asset management, risk assessment, operations planning and information technology policy and procedure development and ongoing maintenance;
Works across departments in the Division of Information Technology, as well as divisions in PGCPS, to develop and maintain standard operating procedures for business continuity planning in a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Extensive knowledge and leadership in the area of business and operational planning for school systems or public sector organizations;
Dynamic and driven educational, business, technology or public sector leader with excellent oral and written communication skills;
Experience and ability to lead large and small group training sessions and meetings;
Ability and experience working closely with senior executives to drive key actions forward;
Demonstrated functional knowledge and skills in the area of information technology systems and school system operations;
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the formulation, development and implementation of strategic planning to support the overall objectives of a school system or other business enterprise;
Demonstrated leadership and administrative competency;
Ability to perform executive level supervision for processing of complex activities and operations of a school system;
Demonstrated planning and organization skills and ability to manage multiple projects in order to meet deadlines;
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting school system policies and procedures; and
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with key school system stakeholders.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master »s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, information technology or a related field required. A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience spearheading special projects and working across departments in a school system required. Previous experience in the leadership and operations of a school system that includes the design and implementation of business continuity and operations planning, preferred.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides guidance and oversight to assigned personnel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.
Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.
As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.
To submit an application online select apply.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.
Company description:
Located just minutes away from Washington, D.C., Prince George’s County offers easy access to the nation’s political, cultural and entertainment center. The vibrant Washington corridor boasts historical sites and museums, top universities and colleges, and a high quality of living. Prince George »s County Public Schools (PGCPS), one of the nation »s 25 largest school districts, has 208 schools and centers, more than 130,000 students and nearly 19,000 employees. The school system serves a diverse student population from urban, suburban and rural communities located in the Washington, DC suburbs. PGCPS is nationally recognized for innovative programs and initiatives that provide students with unique learning opportunities, including arts integration, environmental and financial literacy, and language immersion. The Board of Education works to advance student achievement through community engagement, sound policy governance, accountability and fiscal responsibility. The school system »s highest priority is to prepare students to meet the demands of college and careers.
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