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O*NET-SOC 13-1199.04

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. 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.Core15965
  2. Conduct or oversee collection of corporate intelligence to avoid fraud, financial crime, cyber attack, terrorism, and infrastructure failure.Supplemental15966
  3. Test documented disaster recovery strategies and plans.Core15956
  4. Develop disaster recovery plans for physical locations with critical assets, such as data centers.Core15962
  5. Establish, maintain, or test call trees to ensure appropriate communication during disaster.Core15951
  6. Identify opportunities for strategic improvement or mitigation of business interruption and other risks caused by business, regulatory, or industry-specific change initiatives.Core15961
  7. Maintain and update organization information technology applications and network systems blueprints.Core15948
  8. Review existing disaster recovery, crisis management, or business continuity plans.Core15957
  9. Analyze impact on, and risk to, essential business functions or information systems to identify acceptable recovery time periods and resource requirements.Core15960
  10. Write reports to summarize testing activities, including descriptions of goals, planning, scheduling, execution, results, analysis, conclusions, and recommendations.Core15947
  11. Create or administer training and awareness presentations or materials.Core15954
  12. Design or implement products and services to mitigate risk or facilitate use of technology-based tools and methods.Core15952
  13. Recommend or implement methods to monitor, evaluate, or enable resolution of safety, operations, or compliance interruptions.Core15958
  14. Identify individual or transaction targets to direct intelligence collection.Supplemental15950
  15. Conduct or oversee contingency plan integration and operation.Core15964
  16. Create business continuity and disaster recovery budgets.Core15953
  17. Create scenarios to reestablish operations from various types of business disruptions.Core15963
  18. Interpret government regulations and applicable codes to ensure compliance.Core15949
  19. Prepare reports summarizing operational results, financial performance, or accomplishments of specified objectives, goals, or plans.Core15959
  20. Analyze corporate intelligence data to identify trends, patterns, or warnings indicating threats to security of people, assets, information, or infrastructure.Core15967
  21. 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.Core15955

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 38 examples in 20 categories, 17 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Business intelligence and data analysis software

  • Actuate BIRT
  • Jaspersoft Business Intelligence Suite

Document management software

  • Adobe AcrobatHot Technology
  • Microsoft SharePointHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Microsoft SharePoint Server

Project management software

  • Atlassian ConfluenceHot Technology
  • Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
  • Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementHot Technology

Content workflow software

  • Atlassian JIRAHot TechnologyIn Demand

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • Business continuity software
  • CA Clarity PPM
  • COOP Systems myCOOP
  • EMC RSA Archer Business Continuity Management
  • Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
  • RecoveryPlanner RPX
  • Strategic BCP ResilienceONE
  • Sungard Assurance
  • Virtual Corporation Sustainable Planner

Operating system software

  • Computer operating systems

Communications server software

  • Emergency notification system software
  • MIR3 Intelligent Notification

Backup or archival software

  • Enterprise backup systems

LAN software

  • Local area network LAN software

Presentation software

  • Mentimeter
  • Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Data base user interface and query software

  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology
  • Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
  • ServiceNowHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Electronic mail software

  • Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Process mapping and design software

  • Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Data base reporting software

  • SAP Crystal Reports

Network operation system software

  • SunGard NotiFind

Data base management system software

  • Teradata DatabaseHot Technology

Internet browser software

  • Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Investigate legal issues.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Gather organizational performance information.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

  • Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

  • Identify strategic business investment opportunities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Analyzing Data or Information

  • Assess risks to business operations.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Evaluate applicable laws and regulations to determine impact on organizational activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Analyze budgetary or accounting data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Apply mathematical models of financial or business conditions.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Analyze business or financial data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 66 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Replaces 3
    • Augments 55
    • Supports 2
    • Informs 6

Thinking Creatively

  • Develop contingency plans to deal with organizational emergencies.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Develop emergency response plans or procedures.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

  • Update professional knowledge.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

  • Develop business or financial information systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 7 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 1
    • Supports 5
    • Informs 1
    • Java spring developmentmindrally/skills933 installsAugments
      Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
      Runlayer Warn
      Snyk Pass
      Socket Pass
      ZeroLeaks Pass
    • Awsclaudeskills.infoSupports
    • system-designwondelai/skills6,203 installsSupports
      Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
      Runlayer Warn
      Snyk Pass
      Socket Pass
      ZeroLeaks Pass
    • Architecture patternssickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills900 installsSupports
      Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
      Runlayer Pass
      Snyk Pass
      Socket Pass
      ZeroLeaks Pass
    • Software architecturedavila7/claude-code-templates530 installsSupports
      Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
      Runlayer Warn
      Snyk Pass
      Socket Pass
      ZeroLeaks Pass

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Prepare research reports.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Maintain data in information systems or databases.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 23 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Replaces 3
    • Augments 17
    • Supports 2
    • Informs 1
  • Develop training materials.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prepare operational reports.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Training and Teaching Others

  • Train personnel in organizational or compliance procedures.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Oversee business processes.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

  • Advise others on analytical techniques.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill3 of 20
Distinct tools95
Level mix
  • Replaces 6
  • Augments 73
  • Supports 9
  • Informs 8

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.