Business Continuity Specialist Career

*A job as a Business Continuity Specialist falls under the broader career category of Business Continuity Planners. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Business Continuity Planners : 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.


Is Business Continuity Planner the right career path for you?
Take the MyMajors Quiz and find out if it fits one of your top recommended majors!

Business Continuity Planner Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$74,870

Median Hourly Wage

$36.00*

Total Employed Nationally

958,670


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.