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Education: Bachelor's degree Details

Education Details

48%
Bachelor's Degree
17%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.
13%
Master's Degree
9%
Some College Courses
4%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
4%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)
4%
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
Salary
High: $131,260.00
Average: $82,670.00
Hourly
Average: $39.75

Summary of What they do:

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.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare research reports.
  • Maintain data in information systems or databases.
  • Evaluate applicable laws and regulations to determine impact on organizational activities.
  • Investigate legal issues.
  • Develop emergency response plans or procedures.
  • Develop business or financial information systems.
  • Analyze budgetary or accounting data.
  • Develop training materials.
  • Train personnel in organizational or compliance procedures.
  • Update professional knowledge.
  • Develop contingency plans to deal with organizational emergencies.
  • Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.
  • Advise others on analytical techniques.
  • Prepare operational reports.
  • Assess risks to business operations.
  • Identify strategic business investment opportunities.
  • Apply mathematical models of financial or business conditions.
  • Gather organizational performance information.
  • Oversee business processes.
  • Analyze business or financial data.

    • Tasks On The Job

    1. Analyze corporate intelligence data to identify trends, patterns, or warnings indicating threats to security of people, assets, information, or infrastructure.
    2. Analyze impact on, and risk to, essential business functions or information systems to identify acceptable recovery time periods and resource requirements.
    3. 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.
    4. Conduct or oversee collection of corporate intelligence to avoid fraud, financial crime, cyber attack, terrorism, and infrastructure failure.
    5. Conduct or oversee contingency plan integration and operation.
    6. Create business continuity and disaster recovery budgets.
    7. Create or administer training and awareness presentations or materials.
    8. Create scenarios to reestablish operations from various types of business disruptions.
    9. Design or implement products and services to mitigate risk or facilitate use of technology-based tools and methods.
    10. Develop disaster recovery plans for physical locations with critical assets, such as data centers.
    11. 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.
    12. Establish, maintain, or test call trees to ensure appropriate communication during disaster.
    13. Identify individual or transaction targets to direct intelligence collection.
    14. Identify opportunities for strategic improvement or mitigation of business interruption and other risks caused by business, regulatory, or industry-specific change initiatives.
    15. Interpret government regulations and applicable codes to ensure compliance.
    16. Maintain and update organization information technology applications and network systems blueprints.
    17. Prepare reports summarizing operational results, financial performance, or accomplishments of specified objectives, goals, or plans.
    18. Recommend or implement methods to monitor, evaluate, or enable resolution of safety, operations, or compliance interruptions.
    19. Review existing disaster recovery, crisis management, or business continuity plans.
    20. Test documented disaster recovery strategies and plans.
    21. Write reports to summarize testing activities, including descriptions of goals, planning, scheduling, execution, results, analysis, conclusions, and recommendations.
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    PERSONALITY

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    CAREER CHARACTERISTICS
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    		100% Attention to Detail  -  A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
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    		90% Integrity  -  A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
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    		80% Cautiousness  -  A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
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    		70% Intellectual Curiosity  -  A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
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    		60% Achievement Orientation  -  A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
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    		50% Stress Tolerance  -  A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
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    		40% Perseverance  -  A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
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    IMPORTANT STRENGTHS
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    		71% Enterprising  -  Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
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    		68% Conventional  -  Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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    		57% Investigative  -  Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
    Your Assessment Results
    WORK VALUES
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    		83% Achievement  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
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    		78% Independence  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
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    		70% Working Conditions  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
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    		61% Recognition  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

    APTITUDES

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    ABILITIES | SKILLS
    Importance
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    		85% Problem Sensitivity  -  The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
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    		78% Inductive Reasoning  -  The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
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    		75% Oral Comprehension  -  The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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    		75% Written Comprehension  -  The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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    		75% Oral Expression  -  The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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    		75% Written Expression  -  The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
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    		75% Deductive Reasoning  -  The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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    		75% Information Ordering  -  The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
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    		72% Fluency of Ideas  -  The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
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    		70% Complex Problem Solving  -  Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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    		69% Speech Recognition  -  The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
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    		69% Speech Clarity  -  The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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    		66% Near Vision  -  The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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    		66% Critical Thinking  -  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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    		63% Originality  -  The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
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    		63% Writing  -  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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    		63% Active Learning  -  Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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    		61% Reading Comprehension  -  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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    		61% Judgment and Decision Making  -  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
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    		61% Systems Analysis  -  Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
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    		61% Systems Evaluation  -  Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
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    		60% Category Flexibility  -  The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
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    		60% Flexibility of Closure  -  The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
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    		59% Active Listening  -  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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    		59% Speaking  -  Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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    		57% Coordination  -  Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
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    		55% Learning Strategies  -  Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
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    		55% Monitoring  -  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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    		53% Selective Attention  -  The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
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    		52% Social Perceptiveness  -  Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
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    		52% Instructing  -  Teaching others how to do something.
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    		52% Time Management  -  Managing one's own time and the time of others.
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    TASKS | ACTIVITIES
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    		91% Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates  -  Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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    		88% Getting Information  -  Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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    		88% Working with Computers  -  Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
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    		80% Making Decisions and Solving Problems  -  Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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    		80% Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships  -  Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
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    		80% Documenting/Recording Information  -  Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
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    		77% Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work  -  Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
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    		76% Analyzing Data or Information  -  Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
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    		75% Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards  -  Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
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    		74% Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events  -  Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
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    		74% Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge  -  Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
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    		74% Developing Objectives and Strategies  -  Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
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    		74% Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others  -  Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
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    		73% Processing Information  -  Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
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    		71% Training and Teaching Others  -  Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
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    		65% Providing Consultation and Advice to Others  -  Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
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    		65% Developing and Building Teams  -  Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
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    		64% Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates  -  Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
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    		63% Scheduling Work and Activities  -  Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
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    		60% Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others  -  Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
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    		60% Thinking Creatively  -  Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
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    		59% Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings  -  Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
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    		59% Coaching and Developing Others  -  Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
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    		56% Performing Administrative Activities  -  Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
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    		55% Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People  -  Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
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    		54% Communicating with People Outside the Organization  -  Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
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    		51% Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others  -  Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
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    		51% Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information  -  Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
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    CONTEXT | ATTRIBUTES
    Importance
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    		99% E-Mail  -  How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?
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    		89% Telephone Conversations  -  How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
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    		88% Spend Time Sitting  -  How much does this job require sitting?
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    		84% Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team  -  How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?
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    		84% Contact With Others  -  How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
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    		75% Indoors, Environmentally Controlled  -  How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?
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    		74% Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities  -  How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?
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    		73% Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals  -  How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?
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    		73% Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams  -  How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?
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    		71% Freedom to Make Decisions  -  How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
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    		68% Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results  -  What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
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    		66% Importance of Being Exact or Accurate  -  How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
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    		59% Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers  -  How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
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    		57% Health and Safety of Other Workers  -  How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
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    		57% Time Pressure  -  How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
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    		56% Written Letters and Memos  -  How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?
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    		70% Duration of Typical Work Week  -  Number of hours typically worked in one week.

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