Continuity of Operations Program Manager (COOP SME)

This Continuity SME Program Manager supports the U.S.

Department of Commerce in managing daily Continuity of Operations (COOP) programs and reporting to the Continuity Coordinator.

This position focuses on Continuity of Operations , not Test, Training, and Exercise (TT&E).

The SME PM supports federal-level continuity policy, planning, and execution across Departmental bureaus and provides subject matter expertise on PPD-40, FEMA Federal Continuity Directives, and resilience-focused program management.

Background Supports Commerce continuity programs, national-level exercises, and the Domestic Resilience Group with a COOP / Continuity Programs focus.

Works within the Office of Continuity, Policy and Operations (CPOP), part of OSIRC, supporting continuity policy, risk assessment, communications, and compliance across Commerce.

Ideal candidates are mid- to senior-level Continuity Managers with headquarters-level experience, strong knowledge of PPD-40 and FEMA FCDs, excellent communication skills, and the ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure.

Work is performed in unclassified and SCIF environments at Commerce HQ.

Occasional local travel and rare deployment to a Commerce continuity facility (within 2-hour drive) may be required.

Work Schedule Full-time, on-site, day-shift schedule.

Standard 8-hour workday, coordinated with the assigned Commerce manager.

Must-Have Qualifications Minimum 4 years of COOP / Continuity of Government (COG) SME experience (non-TT&E) as a federal employee or federal HQ contractor within one or more of the following :

• USDA, DOC, DOE, HHS, DHS, DOS, DOT, or Treasury.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience in continuity program management.
• Experience working directly with PPD-40 and FEMA Federal Continuity Directives (FCDs) supporting National Essential Functions.

Solid working knowledge of :