Specialist, Business Continuity
Charlotte, NC - USA
Job Summary
Here at Scout Motors were 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 its 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 hasnt 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 youre ready to drive change and make history apply now!
At Scout the Specialist Business Continuity Resiliency & Crisis Managementis responsible forsupporting 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 willassistin 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 toidentifyrisks 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.
- Assistwith 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 recoveryobjectives and business impacts.
- Identifycontinuity planning gaps and recommend improvements to enhance organizational readiness and resilience.
- Assistwithmaintainingalignment 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.
- Coordinatelogisticsand 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.
- Assistin developing andmaintainingcrisis 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
- Assistwith 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.
- Providecontinuity planning guidance and support to business stakeholders.
- Assistteams in evaluating continuity risks andidentifyingpractical mitigation strategies.
Location & Travel Expectations:
- This role will be based out of theScout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte NC.
- This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office with regular in-person meetings and events.
- Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the companyfrom time to time.
- Travel: Domestic and international travel required approximately 3040% of the time.Valid drivers license required. Passport required.
We expect all Scout employees to have integrity curiosity resourcefulness and strive to exhibit a positive attitude as well as a growth mindset. Youll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced high-growth environment. Youll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Heres what else youll bring:
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Risk Management Engineering Emergency Management ora relatedfield.
- 4 years of experiencein business continuity crisis management risk management operations supply chain manufacturing ora relatedfield.
- Experience supporting continuity planning operational risk management or resilience-related activities preferred.
- Experience in manufacturing automotive retaillogistics or high-growth environments preferred.
Certifications (Preferred)
- CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional)
- MBCI (Member of the Business Continuity Institute)
- ISO 22301 certification
- PMP or equivalent project management certification
Skills & Competencies
- Understanding ofbusiness continuity crisis management operational risk or resilience principles.
- Knowledge of manufacturinglogistics supply chain or retail operations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to assess risks and recommend practical solutions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and supporting evolving business processes.
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building capabilities.
Key Attributes
- Builder mindset with the ability to support evolving programs and processes.
- Proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
- High levelof ownership and accountability.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a startup environment.
- Collaborative andteam-oriented.
The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical mental and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides select highlights:
- Competitive insurance including:
- Medical dental vision and income protection plans
- 401(k) program with:
- An employer match and immediate vesting
- Generous Paid Time Off including:
- 20 days planned PTO as accrued
- 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays annually
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
- Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement jury duty voting time or military leave
This is a full-time exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidates skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.
Initial Base Salary Range: $90000.00 - $112500.00
Internal Leveling Code: IC9
Notice to applicants:
- To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Residing in San Francisco:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- Residing inLos Angeles:Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
- Residing inNew York City:This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
Equal Opportunity
Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status disability pregnancyor anyother characteristicsprotected by law.Scout Motors is committed to compliance with allapplicablefairemploymentpractice laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application pre-employment testing or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact
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About Company
We're designing, engineering, and building the next generation of electric trucks and rugged SUVs for the doers, makers, and explorers. The new Scout® Traveler™ and Terra™ models are here, born from the original legend, retooled for a new era.