Specialist, Business Continuity

Job description

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again. But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work. The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range. At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion. Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now! What you’ll do At Scout, the Specialist, Business Continuity, Resiliency & Crisis Management is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of business continuity and crisis management capabilities in a fast-paced automotive startup environment. This position helps strengthen organizational resilience across manufacturing plants, distribution centers, retail operations, and enterprise functions by supporting continuity planning, crisis preparedness, and operational risk mitigation activities. The Specialist will assist in the development and maintenance of Business Impact Analyses (BIAs), Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), Crisis Management programs, and support Cybersecurity and IT teams with Disaster Recovery (DR) planning. The position partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to identify risks, support disruption response activities, and help protect production timelines, operational continuity, and customer experience. Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following: Business Continuity & Operational Resilience • Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Business Continuity and Crisis Management programs across manufacturing, distribution, retail, and corporate functions. • Assist with the development, maintenance, and periodic review of Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) for manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, retail operations, customer support functions, and enterprise teams. • Support Business Impact Analysis (BIA) activities to assess critical processes, operational dependencies, recovery objectives, and business impacts. • Identify continuity planning gaps and recommend improvements to enhance organizational readiness and resilience. • Assist with maintaining alignment between business continuity plans and IT disaster recovery plans. • Monitor operational and supplier risk indicators and escalate concerns through established processes. Crisis Management & Incident Support • Support crisis preparedness activities, including maintenance of crisis management procedures, escalation protocols, and response playbooks. • Coordinate logistics and communication activities during crisis events and business disruptions. • Support activation and coordination of crisis response teams during operational disruptions, severe weather events, cyber incidents, supply chain interruptions, or other business continuity events. • Facilitate incident documentation, lessons learned reviews, and corrective action tracking following disruptions. • Assist in developing and maintaining crisis communication materials, briefing documents, and response resources. • Partner with site leadership and cross-functional teams to support preparedness and response activities. Training, Exercises & Awareness • Support the planning and execution of business continuity and crisis management exercises, including: • Plant shutdown and restart simulations • Supply chain disruption scenarios • Retail outage and customer service continuity exercises • Assist with business continuity and crisis management training for site leaders, functional teams, and key stakeholders. • Track exercise results and support improvement plans to strengthen organizational readiness. • Promote awareness of continuity and crisis management processes throughout the organization. Risk Assessment & Reporting • Support risk assessment activities related to operational resilience, supply chain continuity, and manufacturing readiness. • Prepare reports, dashboards, and readiness metrics to support leadership visibility into resilience performance and program maturity. • Track corrective actions, testing results, and continuity planning activities. • Support compliance with business continuity standards, internal policies, and audit requirements. • Maintain continuity and crisis management documentation and records. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Retail, Cybersecurity, IT, Security, and Corporate Functions to support continuity planning and preparedness activities. • Provide continuity planning guidance and support to business stakeholders. • Assist teams in evaluating continuity risks and identifying practical mitigation strategies. Location & Travel Expectations: • This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charl