Disaster Recovery Consultant - Business Continuity & Dependency Risk Consultant

Position Title: Disaster Recovery Consultant - Business Continuity & Dependency Risk Consultant
Location: New York 10010 (Hybrid)
Duration: 06 Months (Possible Extension/Conversion)/No C2C

***Due to client requirements this role is only open to USC OR GC candidates***

Job Summary

• We are seeking experienced Enterprise Resilience consultants to provide targeted, execution-focused support across high-priority initiatives. These roles are designed to accelerate delivery against critical enterprise resilience objectives, including Single Point of Failure (SPOF) remediation and Business Continuity (BC) program improvements.
• These are not steady-state program management roles. Successful candidates will be expected to operate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, delivering tangible outcomes within defined timelines.

Key Responsibilities
Single Point of Failure (SPOF)

• Partner with business and technology teams to validate critical dependencies across processes.
• Support assessment of associated risk exposure and business impact.
• Guide evaluation of feasibility and effectiveness of proposed recovery strategies.
• Support prioritization of remediation actions (e.g., document/enhance recovery strategies, risk acceptance)
• Synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders and leadership decision-making.

Business Continuity Program Enhancements

• Perform detailed reviews and provide constructive challenge of existing BC plans.
• Identify gaps in plan completeness and alignment to actual risk scenarios.
• Support implementation of testing and validation standards, including scenario-based exercises.
• Partner with business units to strengthen plan quality, consistency, and effectiveness.
• Synthesize findings into clear recommendations and track remediation progress.

Required Qualifications

• 9-10+ years of experience in enterprise resilience, business continuity, disaster recovery, or operational risk.
• Hands-on experience conducting BIAs and developing BCPs and/or DR plans, including dependency mapping and risk analysis.
• Knowledge of resilience frameworks and standards (ISO 22301, NIST, FFIEC, DORA, or similar).
• Ability to integrate quickly into existing teams and processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, utilities, or technology.
• Certifications such as CBCP, CBCI, MBCP, or ISO 22301.

Key Competencies

• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Solution-focused mindset
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently
• Comfort working under pressure

About Matlen Silver

Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.

Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at: info@matlensilver.com // 908-393-8600

At The Matlen Silver Group, Inc., W2 employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage)
• 401(k) plan (employee contributions only)

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