Senior Advisor – Project Based

Wakefield Brunswick, Inc.

Senior Advisor providing healthcare organizations with integrated resilience solutions. Advising on IT disaster recovery, business continuity, and emergency management strategies.

Posted 6/24/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

business continuityIT disaster recoveryhealthcare technologycrisis managemententerprise riskoperational resiliencerisk assessmentsbusiness impact analysesdata managementproject management

Soft Skills

strong verbal communicationstrong written communicationstrategic consultingorganizational skillsanalytical thinkingjudgementdecision-makingcollaborationstakeholder engagementprocess refinement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft O365data-driven toolshealthcare systemsclinical applicationsinfrastructure environmentsemergency operations plansbusiness continuity plansIT disaster recovery planstechnology resilience frameworksemergency management systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)ISO 22301ITILCISSPCRISCCISMHSEEP certificationMEP certification

Industry Keywords

healthcaretechnology dependenciesrecovery prioritiesdata integrityemergency managementclinical services interruption managementtechnology outagescyber eventssystem disruptionsenterprise resilience framework

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a lead or supporting advisor on healthcare client engagements spanning business continuity, IT disaster recovery, technology resilience, emergency management, facilities and clinical services interruption management, and disaster recovery.
Plan and deliver projects aligned with Wakefield Brunswick’s integrated healthcare resiliency methodology and professional standards.
Conduct healthcare-specific risk assessments, business impact analyses, and exercises with an emphasis on technology dependencies, recovery priorities, data integrity, and stakeholder engagement.
Support the development, validation, and implementation of emergency operations, business continuity, and IT disaster recovery plans that enable sustained clinical and business operations during disruption.
Design and facilitate discussion-based and operations-based exercises consistent with industry standards, including scenarios involving technology outages, cyber events, and extended system disruptions.
Partner with IT, information security, clinical, operational, facilities, and administrative leaders to identify essential functions, critical applications, infrastructure dependencies, and recovery objectives.
Support healthcare organizations in aligning business continuity, IT disaster recovery, and emergency management into a cohesive enterprise resilience framework.
Translate continuity and IT disaster recovery concepts into clear, actionable guidance for healthcare leaders and operational teams.
Apply experience with healthcare systems, clinical applications, data platforms, or infrastructure environments to inform continuity strategies and recovery planning.
Contribute to the evolution of WB’s healthcare resiliency products and services, including offerings related to business continuity and IT disaster recovery.
Promote quality improvement through strong data management practices, process refinement, and integration of new systems and tools.
Provide project-level analysis and documentation to support client deliverables and internal knowledge management.
Maintain awareness of emerging risks, regulatory considerations, and best practices related to healthcare continuity, IT disaster recovery, and technology resilience.
Share insights, lessons learned, and best practices across the WB team.
Contribute to publications, case studies, and thought leadership that demonstrate the effectiveness of WB's advisory work.
Collaborate across internal teams and external partners to strengthen client relationships and support organizational growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, information systems, computer science, business, emergency management, public health, or a related field
Master's degree preferred in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Health Systems Management, Emergency Management, or a related healthcare or management field. OR High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 10-15 years of relevant professional experience
5-8 years of experience in business continuity, IT disaster recovery, healthcare technology, crisis management, enterprise risk, or operational resilience.
Certifications (Preferred): Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), IT disaster recovery or technology certifications (e.g., ISO 22301, ITIL, CISSP, CRISC, CISM) are a plus) HSEEP or MEP certification
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency with Microsoft O365
Ability to consult strategically with healthcare leaders, IT teams, and operational stakeholders
Project management and organizational skills
Experience with technology platforms, infrastructure environments, and data-driven tools
Strong analytical thinking, judgement, and decision-making skills
Ability to translate complex IT disaster recovery and continuity concepts into practical, actionable guidance
Ability to work independently while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams
Periodic travel is anticipated, up to approximately 25%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development