[Core] [23% incumbents] Develop emergency management plans for recovery decision making and communications, continuity of critical departmental processes, or temporary shut-down of non-critical departments to ensure continuity of operation and governance.
  DWAs: Develop contingency plans to deal with organizational emergencies.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Test documented disaster recovery strategies and plans.
  DWAs: Develop emergency response plans or procedures.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Develop disaster recovery plans for physical locations with critical assets, such as data centers.
  DWAs: Develop contingency plans to deal with organizational emergencies.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Establish, maintain, or test call trees to ensure appropriate communication during disaster.
  DWAs: Develop emergency response plans or procedures.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Identify opportunities for strategic improvement or mitigation of business interruption and other risks caused by business, regulatory, or industry-specific change initiatives.
  DWAs: Identify strategic business investment opportunities.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Maintain and update organization information technology applications and network systems blueprints.
  DWAs: Maintain data in information systems or databases.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Review existing disaster recovery, crisis management, or business continuity plans.
  DWAs: Develop contingency plans to deal with organizational emergencies.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Analyze impact on, and risk to, essential business functions or information systems to identify acceptable recovery time periods and resource requirements.
  DWAs: Assess risks to business operations.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Write reports to summarize testing activities, including descriptions of goals, planning, scheduling, execution, results, analysis, conclusions, and recommendations.
  DWAs: Prepare research reports.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Create or administer training and awareness presentations or materials.
  DWAs: Develop training materials. | Train personnel in organizational or compliance procedures.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Design or implement products and services to mitigate risk or facilitate use of technology-based tools and methods.
  DWAs: Develop business or financial information systems.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Recommend or implement methods to monitor, evaluate, or enable resolution of safety, operations, or compliance interruptions.
  DWAs: Monitor organizational compliance with regulations. | Advise others on analytical techniques.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Conduct or oversee contingency plan integration and operation.
  DWAs: Develop contingency plans to deal with organizational emergencies.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Create business continuity and disaster recovery budgets.
  DWAs: Analyze budgetary or accounting data.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Create scenarios to reestablish operations from various types of business disruptions.
  DWAs: Apply mathematical models of financial or business conditions.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Prepare reports summarizing operational results, financial performance, or accomplishments of specified objectives, goals, or plans.
  DWAs: Prepare operational reports.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Analyze corporate intelligence data to identify trends, patterns, or warnings indicating threats to security of people, assets, information, or infrastructure.
  DWAs: Assess risks to business operations. | Analyze business or financial data.

[Core] [23% incumbents] Attend professional meetings, read literature, and participate in training or other educational offerings to keep abreast of new developments and technologies related to disaster recovery and business continuity.
  DWAs: Update professional knowledge.

[Supplemental] [23% incumbents] Conduct or oversee collection of corporate intelligence to avoid fraud, financial crime, cyber attack, terrorism, and infrastructure failure.
  DWAs: Gather organizational performance information. | Oversee business processes.

[Supplemental] [23% incumbents] Identify individual or transaction targets to direct intelligence collection.
  DWAs: Investigate legal issues.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Interpret government regulations and applicable codes to ensure compliance.
  DWAs: Evaluate applicable laws and regulations to determine impact on organizational activities.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.12 lvl:4.62) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:4.09 lvl:4.82) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.68 lvl:4.32) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administration and Management (imp:3.48 lvl:4.45) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.41 lvl:4.14) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.36 lvl:4.35) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Education and Training (imp:3.27 lvl:4.74) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Communications and Media (imp:3.10 lvl:3.59) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Administrative (imp:3.00 lvl:4.00) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.95 lvl:3.68) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Telecommunications (imp:2.86 lvl:2.74) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Law and Government (imp:2.73 lvl:2.96) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Production and Processing (imp:2.59 lvl:2.55) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.36 lvl:2.73) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mathematics (imp:2.27 lvl:2.83) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Transportation (imp:2.23 lvl:2.30) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Psychology (imp:2.18 lvl:2.36) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Geography (imp:2.18 lvl:2.91) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.14 lvl:2.05) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.05 lvl:1.73) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Design (imp:2.00 lvl:2.05) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.73 lvl:1.48) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Foreign Language (imp:1.59 lvl:1.05) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.57 lvl:1.50) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.45 lvl:1.22) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Mechanical (imp:1.36 lvl:0.82) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.29 lvl:0.50) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Chemistry (imp:1.23 lvl:0.48) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.23 lvl:0.57) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Food Production (imp:1.19 lvl:0.36) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Biology (imp:1.19 lvl:0.43) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.18 lvl:0.52) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Physics (imp:1.14 lvl:0.35) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Fine Arts (imp:1.09 lvl:0.23) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.38 lvl:4.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.12 lvl:4.38) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.50) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Originality (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Depth Perception (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.64 lvl:5.52) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Getting Information (imp:4.50 lvl:5.17) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Working with Computers (imp:4.50 lvl:4.30) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.19 lvl:5.22) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.18 lvl:4.87) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.18 lvl:5.26) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.09 lvl:5.70) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.05 lvl:4.78) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.00 lvl:4.70) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.95 lvl:4.65) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.95 lvl:5.26) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.95 lvl:4.91) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.95 lvl:4.48) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Processing Information (imp:3.91 lvl:4.87) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.82 lvl:4.61) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.59 lvl:4.04) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.59 lvl:4.35) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.55 lvl:4.35) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.52 lvl:4.55) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.41 lvl:4.30) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.38 lvl:4.48) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.36 lvl:4.04) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.36 lvl:4.43) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.23 lvl:3.87) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.18 lvl:3.91) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.14 lvl:3.74) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.05 lvl:3.43) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.05 lvl:4.39) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.48 lvl:3.13) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.45 lvl:2.57) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.32 lvl:2.52) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.32 lvl:3.04) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.05 lvl:2.00) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.95 lvl:1.83) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.67 lvl:1.68) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.41 lvl:0.78) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.36 lvl:0.78) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.33 lvl:0.91) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.33 lvl:0.59) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.27 lvl:0.74) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.27 lvl:0.70) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:10.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:7.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:6.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:5.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:4.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Adaptability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Dependability (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.77) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.74) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Adaptability (imp:2.42) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Integrity (imp:2.32) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.21) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.20) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.14) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Perseverance (imp:2.12) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Initiative (imp:2.03) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.01) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.91) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.80) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.70) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Cooperation (imp:1.63) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.60) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Social Orientation (imp:1.13) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Sincerity (imp:0.82) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism (imp:0.54) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Humility (imp:0.50) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.47) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Dependability () — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:4.12 lvl:4.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Systems Analysis (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Instructing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Time Management (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:3.12) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Programming (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 1,087,090
  annual_median    : $83,050
  annual_pct10     : $47,880
  annual_pct25     : $62,640
  annual_pct75     : $114,010
  annual_pct90     : $150,010
  annual_mean      : $93,970
  hourly_median    : $39.93

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($108,160)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($46,700)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.316x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  287,270  median: $  96,320
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:  149,460  median: $  89,170
  Educational Services                     emp:   99,560  median: $  70,040
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   75,090  median: $  81,680
  Manufacturing                            emp:   66,780  median: $ 103,150
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   64,250  median: $  83,320
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   62,670  median: $  74,180
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   57,610  median: $  72,760
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   47,190  median: $  69,880
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   38,270  median: $  80,030

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  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   57,610  median: $  72,760
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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
Business continuity may be defined as "the capability of an organization to continue the delivery of products or services at pre-defined acceptable levels following a disruptive incident", and business continuity planning (or business continuity and resiliency planning) is the process of creating systems of prevention and recovery to deal with potential threats to a company. In addition to prevention, the goal is to enable ongoing operations before and during execution of disaster recovery. Business continuity is the intended outcome of proper execution of both business continuity planning and disaster recovery.
Several business continuity standards have been published by various standards bodies to assist in checklisting ongoing planning tasks.
Business continuity requires a top-down approach to identify an organisation's minimum requirements to ensure its viability as an entity. An organization's resistance to failure is "the ability ... to withstand changes in its environment and still function". Often called resilience, resistance to failure is a capability that enables organizations to either endure environmental changes without having to permanently adapt, or the organization is forced to adapt a new way of working that better suits the new environmental conditions.


== Overview ==
Any event that could negatively impact operations should be included in the plan, such as supply chain interruption, loss of or damage to critical infrastructure (major machinery or computing/network resource). As such, BCP is a subset of risk management. In the U.S., government entities refer to the process as continuity of operations planning (COOP). A business continuity plan outlines a range of disaster scenarios and the steps the business will take in any particular scenario to return to regular trade. BCP's are written ahead of time and can also include precautions to be put in place. Usually created with the input of key staff as well as stakeholders, a BCP is a set of contingencies to minimize potential harm to businesses during adverse scenarios.


=== Resilience ===
A 2005 analysis of how disruptions can adversely affect the operations of corporations and how investments in resilience can give a competitive advantage over entities not prepared for various contingencies extended then-common business continuity planning practices. Business organizations such as the Council on Competitiveness embraced this resilience goal.
Adapting to change in an apparently slower, more evolutionary manner - sometimes over many years or decades - has been described as being more resilient, and the term "strategic resilience" is now used to go beyond resisting a one-time crisis, but rather continuously anticipating and adjusting, "before the case for change becomes desperately obvious".
This approach is sometimes summarized as: preparedness, protection, response and recovery.
Resilience Theory can be related to the field of Public Relations. Resilience is a communicative process that is constructed by citizens, families, media system, organizations and governments through everyday talk and mediated conversation.
The theory is based on the work of Patrice M. Buzzanell, a professor at the Brian Lamb School of Communication at Purdue University. In her 2010 article, "Resilience: Talking, Resisting, and Imagining New Normalcies Into Being" Buzzanell discussed the ability for organizations to thrive after having a crisis through building resistance. Buzzanell notes that there are five different processes that individuals use when trying to maintain resilience- crafting normalcy, affirming identity anchors, maintaining and using communication networks, putting alternative logics to work and downplaying negative feelings while foregrounding positive emotions.
While resilience theory and crisis communication theory share similarities, they are not the same. The crisis communication theory is based on the reputation of the company, but the resilience theory is based on the process of recovery of the company. There are five main components of resilience: crafting normalcy, affirming identity anchors, maintaining and using communication networks, putting alternative logics to work, and downplaying negative feelings while foregrounding negative emotions. Each of these processes can be applicable to businesses in crisis times, making resilience an important factor for companies to focus on while training.
There are three main groups that are affected by a crisis. They are micro (individual), meso (group or organization) and macro (national or interorganizational). There are also two main types of resilience, which are proactive and post resilience. Proactive resilience is preparing for a crisis and creating a solid foundation for the company. Post resilience includes continuing to maintain communication and check in with employees. Proactive resilience is dealing with issues at hand before they cause a possible shift in the work environment and post resilience maintaining communication and accepting changes after an incident has happened. Resilience can be applied to any organization.
In New Zealand, the Canterbury University Resilient Organisations programme developed an assessment tool for benchmarking the Resilience of Organisations. It covers 11 categories, each having 5 to 7 questions. A Resilience Ratio summarizes this evaluation.


=== Continuity ===
Plans and procedures are used in business continuity planning to ensure that the critical organizational operations required to keep an organization running continue to operate during events when key dependencies of operations are disrupted. Continuity does not need to apply to every activity which the organization undertakes. For example, under ISO 22301:2019, organizations are required to define their business continuity objectives, the minimum levels of product and service operations which will be considered acceptable and the maximum tolerable period of disruption (MTPD) which can be allowed.
A major cost in planning for this is the preparation of audit compliance management documents; automation tools are available to reduce the time and cost associated with manually producing this information.


== Inventory ==
Planners must have information about:

Equipment
People (roles and responsibilities)
Suppliers and Partners
Technology (IT Systems, Communication) 
Locations, including other offices and backup/work area recovery (WAR) sites
Documents and documentation, including which have off-site backup copies:
Business documents
Procedure documentation


== Analysis ==
The analysis phase consists of:

Impact analysis
Threat and risks analysis
Impact scenarios
Quantifying of loss ratios must also include "dollars to defend a lawsuit." It has been estimated that a dollar spent in loss prevention can prevent "seven dollars of disaster-related economic loss."


=== Business impact analysis (BIA) ===
A Business Impact Analysis (BIA) is a process used to identify and evaluate the effects of disruptions on an organization's operations, and to determine recovery priorities and strategies appropriate to the organizational needs.
The main objectives of a BIA are to:
1. Identify critical activities and dependencies (people, processes, vendors, technology & facilities).
2. Assess the impact of disruptions on these activities (financial, operational, reputational, legal).
3. Determine recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO).
4. Support the development of business continuity strategies and plans.
5. Inform risk assessment and mitigation efforts within the BCMS framework.
For each function, two values are assigned:

Recovery point objective (RPO) – the acceptable latency of data that will not be recovered. For example, is it acceptable for the company to lose 2 days of data? The recovery point objective must ensure that the maximum tolerable data loss for each activity is not exceeded.
Recovery time objective (RTO)  – the

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Business Continuity Planners develop and implement comprehensive strategies to ensure organizations can maintain critical operations during and after disruptive events such as natural disasters, cyberattacks, or other emergencies. They conduct risk assessments, create disaster recovery procedures, and coordinate mock-disaster exercises to test organizational preparedness. These professionals serve as strategic advisors who bridge operational risk management with executive decision-making to protect business assets and ensure operational resilience.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Business Continuity Planners spend significant time analyzing potential risks to essential business functions and developing comprehensive emergency response plans that address everything from data center recovery to employee communication protocols. They regularly test documented disaster recovery strategies through simulated exercises and maintain detailed call trees to ensure appropriate communication channels during actual emergencies. Much of their work involves collaborating with various departments to understand critical business processes, documenting recovery procedures, and creating training materials to educate staff on emergency protocols. They also maintain and update IT system blueprints, review existing continuity plans for gaps or improvements, and write detailed reports summarizing testing activities and their outcomes. A substantial portion of their role involves working with computers to maintain databases, create presentations, and manage documentation systems that support the organization's overall business continuity framework.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and intellectual curiosity, as they must thoroughly understand complex organizational systems and anticipate potential failure points. They possess strong analytical thinking abilities, particularly in problem sensitivity and inductive reasoning, allowing them to identify vulnerabilities that others might overlook and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies. Successful Business Continuity Planners are highly cautious by nature with strong integrity, as they handle sensitive information about organizational vulnerabilities and must provide honest assessments even when findings are uncomfortable. They thrive on achievement-oriented work that requires considerable preparation and planning, enjoying the challenge of creating robust systems that can withstand various disruption scenarios. These professionals must be excellent communicators who can translate technical risk assessments into actionable business strategies for executives and training materials for general staff.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most Business Continuity Planners enter the field with a bachelor's degree, representing 47.8% of practitioners, often in fields such as business administration, emergency management, information systems, or risk management. Many professionals enhance their qualifications with post-baccalaureate certificates (17.4%) specifically focused on business continuity or emergency management, while others pursue master's degrees (13.0%) for advanced positions. Entry-level positions typically require 2-4 years of related experience in areas such as project management, risk assessment, IT operations, or emergency services, providing foundational understanding of organizational operations and risk management principles.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Business Continuity Planners often advance to senior specialist roles, emergency management director positions, or executive-level risk management roles within organizations. Many transition into related fields such as information security analysis, compliance management, or project management, leveraging their systems thinking and risk assessment expertise. The role provides excellent preparation for consulting opportunities, where experienced practitioners can serve multiple organizations, or for specialized positions in industries with high regulatory requirements such as financial services or healthcare.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Business Continuity Planners earn a median annual salary of $83,050 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, with the salary range spanning from $47,880 at the 10th percentile to $150,010 at the 90th percentile across 1,087,090 total employed professionals. Geographic variation is significant, with the District of Columbia offering the highest median salary at $108,160 compared to Puerto Rico's $46,700, representing a 2.32x ratio difference. The largest employment sectors include Federal, State, and Local Government (287,270 employees), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (149,460 employees), and Educational Services (99,560 employees), reflecting the critical importance of continuity planning across public and private sectors. Demand for these professionals continues to grow as organizations increasingly recognize the importance of operational resilience in an era of cyber threats, climate change impacts, and global supply chain vulnerabilities.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Business Continuity Planning roles face moderate automation risk, as the core activities of developing emergency response plans and conducting risk assessments require complex human judgment and stakeholder coordination that current AI cannot fully replicate. While technology tools can assist with data analysis, documentation, and some aspects of risk modeling, the strategic thinking required to anticipate diverse threat scenarios and coordinate organizational responses remains fundamentally human-centered work.

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