Manager Business Continuity Planning- (Hybrid- Must reside near Newtown Square, PA area)

　　Location: Newtown Square, PA

　　Primary Job Function: Compliance

　　ID**: 29687

　　Your career starts now. We are looking for the next generation of health care leaders.

　　At AmeriHealth Caritas, we are passionate about helping people get care, stay well and build healthy communities. As one of the nations leaders in health care solutions, we offer our associates the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of people through our national footprint of products, services and award-winning programs. AmeriHealth Caritas is seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team. Together we can build healthier communities. If you want to make a difference, we would like to hear you.

　　Headquartered in Newtown Square, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience. We deliver comprehensive, outcomes-driven care to those who need it most. We offer integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services.

　　Discover more about us at www.amerihealthcaritas.com.

　　This position exists to support the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies’ Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Function with an emphasis on managing the Continuity Program. Responsibilities include facilitating activities required by the company’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework, state contractual requirements, as well as meeting various reporting requirements. The Business Continuity Program comprises Business Continuity Planning, Crisis Management, Emergency Response, and Pandemic Planning and ensures the organization can respond to events that would disrupt normal business operations. This position's responsibility includes coordinating the design, development, maintenance, and exercising (testing) of the overall Business Continuity Program. Researching and applying business continuity trends.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Managing the ERM lifecycle in specific areas and for select processes, related risk identification, assessment, measurement & monitoring, mitigation tracking, and reporting.

　　Manage all aspects of the planning, documentation, and implementation of functions and activities related to the company's Business Continuity Program.

　　Assume a leadership role in developing, coordinating, and maintaining comprehensive business contingency plans and validation methodology to ensure the firm’s ability to recover in the event of an unforeseen disruption to facilities, technology systems, or applications.

　　Identify potential Business Interruptions, develop safeguards against these interruptions, and implement recovery procedures in the event of a business interruption, for all corporate business units.

　　Work with business unit management to determine critical business processes, identify related risks and acceptable recovery times, develop mitigation and contingency plans to address adverse impacts of technology or application failures or other business disrupting events.

　　Provide support to business coordinators and business managers in the development, updating, and maintenance of their business resumption plans.

　　Ensure procedures are in place to allow business units to continue to manage the firm’s assets, satisfy regulatory obligations and execute business requirements.

　　Establish business continuity testing methodologies: plan and coordinate the testing of recovery support and business resumption procedures throughout the organization. Ensure that recovery procedures are effective for the restoration of key corporate resources and for the resumption of critical business processes.

　　Facilitate the integration of IS Disaster recovery plans with Business Continuity, Crisis Management, Emergency response and Pandemic Preparedness plans.

　　Conduct local and regional testing exercises.

　　Coordinate the development, implementation, and maintenance of an enterprise-wide Crisis Management plan, designed to effectively to protect life and property during and immediately following a major crisis or disturbance.Ensure that such plans are documented, communicated, and that policies exist for implementation and execution.

　　Coordinate the development, implementation, and maintenance of an enterprise-wide Emergency Response plan, encompassing planning and response to major disasters, catastrophic incidents, or other external situation presenting a significant impact to business functions.Ensure that such plans are documented, communicated, and that policies exist for implementation and execution.

　　Coordinate the development, implementation, and maintenance of an enterprise-wide Pandemic Preparedness plan, encompassing planning and response public health issues presenting a significant impact to business functions.Ensure that such plans are documented, communicated, and that policies exist for implementation and execution.

　　Coordinate activities related to SOC reporting, including control objectives, testing and annual audits.

　　Develop and facilitate the execution of awareness training for the Business Continuity Program.

　　Education/ Experience:

　　Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent work experience.

　　5-10 years experience with Business Continuity and/or Disaster Recovery plan development, testing, and execution.

　　Other Skills:

　　This position may require working multiple projects consecutively.

　　Strong ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.

　　Demonstrates understanding and follows corporate compliance of security and confidentiality of data and information.

　　Uses data and information to assist in decision-making.

　　Adheres to all policies and practices regarding confidentiality of all electronic communications, including, but not limited to, e-mail, telephone, voice mail, fax, and Internet usage.

　　Must be an excellent service provider with a true commitment to providing the highest quality application solutions on a customer-focused team.

　　Must be able to function autonomously and as part of a team.

　　Key Competencies/Success Factors:

　　Organizational Competencies

　　Working knowledge of all areas of the organization and the ability to develop a clear understanding of the company's key functional processes and resources.

　　Ability to interface and coordinate work efficiently with business partners at all levels of the organization.

　　Ability to work independently.

　　Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.

　　Strong verbal/written communication.

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

　　Job-Specific Competencies (please list any job-specific competencies that apply):

　　Experienced in Business Continuity Process development, maintenance and testing

　　Experienced in Disaster Recovery Process development, maintenance and testing

　　Experienced in SAS70 Audi Processes or similar compliance processes

　　Experience in initiating and leading the collaboration, facilitation and coordination of all individuals and resources involved in emergency and non-emergency situations.

　　Demonstrated skill in evaluating emergency crisis situations and demonstrating leadership in interactions with employees, contractors, public officials, other government agencies, and the public, especially during critical emergency incidents.

　　Experienced in the development and maintenance of all business continuity/DR documentation.

　　Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

　　At AmeriHealth Caritas, everyone can feel valued, supported, and comfortable to be themselves. Our commitment to equity means that all associates have a fair opportunity to achieve their full potential. We put these principles into action every day by acting with integrity and respect. We stand together to speak out against injustice and to break down barriers to support a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Celebrating and embracing the diverse thoughts and perspectives that make up our workforce means our company is more vibrant, innovative, and better able to support the people and communities we serve.

　　We keep our associates happy so they can focus on keeping our members healthy.

　　Our Comprehensive Benefits Package

　　Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays and volunteer events, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents on Day 1, 401(k) Tuition reimbursement and more.

　　EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled