Contingency Planning Analyst, Senior (Policy)

Who is Malama Kai Technologies? 

Malama Kai Technologies (MKT) is an SBA-certified 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) providing mission-driven engineering, technology, and professional services in support of the U.S. Government. 

Headquartered in Maui, Hawaiʻi, and Herndon, Virginia, MKT was founded to deliver high-quality, dependable solutions while creating long-term economic opportunities for the Native Hawaiian community. Our work spans complex, regulated environments where reliability, security, and accountability are essential, including defense, intelligence, and federal civilian missions. 

Position Location: Remote, EST 

Who are you? 

Security-cleared Professional: You are able to obtain and maintain a government issued public trust clearance. 

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree or an Associate’s degree in a related field is preferred with 10+ years of experience.  

Experience: Experience with FISMA and NIST policies and procedures. Experience with continuous monitoring. Experience with maintaining security and compliance initiatives. Expert in preparing and managing contingency planning and disaster recovery documentation. Experience with Tenable Nessus, ACAS, HBSS or other related systems.  

Core Responsibilities: 

Provide technical knowledge and analysis of Contingency planning activities.   

Provide high-level systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, and implementation advice on complex initiatives. 

Prepare and manage contingency planning and disaster recovery documentation.  

Support the development of cybersecurity policies and procedures.  

Provide technical guidance and analytical expertise. 

Preferred Experience 

Extensive experience in developing and maintaining Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) and Information System Contingency Plans (ISCPs) for complex systems. 

Proficiency in conducting annual contingency plan tests, including tabletop exercises and full-scale recovery tests, to validate disaster recovery procedures and identify areas for improvement. 

Expertise in aligning contingency planning and disaster recovery documentation with federal standards, such as NIST SP 800-34 and OMB Circular A-130. 

Familiarity with cloud-based disaster recovery solutions and strategies, including backup and restoration processes for cloud environments. 

Experience in coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure contingency plans address critical business functions and minimize downtime during disruptions. 

Advanced knowledge of vulnerability management tools, such as Tenable Nessus, ACAS, or HBSS, and their role in supporting contingency planning efforts. 

Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and the ability to integrate risk assessments into contingency planning processes. 

Experience in drafting and updating cybersecurity policies and procedures to incorporate contingency planning requirements and best practices. 

Ability to provide technical guidance on implementing Zero Trust principles in contingency planning and disaster recovery strategies. 

Strong communication and documentation skills to prepare detailed reports, briefings, and presentations for stakeholders on contingency planning activities and outcomes. 

Benefits and Compensation:  

Malama Kai Technologies offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience, contract requirements, and role responsibilities. Benefits eligibility and offerings will be discussed during the hiring process.  

Malama Kai Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.