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Business Continuity Planners

Median Salary
79,590
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. Plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly. Act as a coordinator for continuity efforts after a disruption event.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

65%

State and local government

13%

Private not for profit

12%

Self-employed

5%

Federal Government

5%

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Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$44,780

10%

$79,590

Median

$103,590

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    68%

  • Some college

    9%

  • Associate's degree

    9%

  • First professional degree

    9%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Education and Training
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administration and Management
  • Administrative

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.