Sr. Manager, Business Resilience

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedication and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As the Sr. Manager of Business Resilience, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for the full lifecycle of contingency planning and incident management. This includes developing and executing our enterprise-wide business continuity strategy, conducting business impact analyses (BIAs), leading contingency and incident responses, and managing drills and exercises to ensure operational readiness for launches, tests, and other critical events.

You will be a hands-on leader, working collaboratively across all business units to identify, measure, and mitigate risks, directly contributing to the resilience and success of our operations. This role demands strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a passion for ensuring operational continuity in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and grow the Business Resilience team, including hiring, onboarding, development, and performance management of direct reports.
• Develop, maintain, and activate protocols for Incident and Contingency Management; serve as or delegate a Contingency Coordinator during launch operations, hazardous testing, and crisis events.
• Direct enterprise-wide Business Resilience activities, including Business Impact Analyses, Business Recovery Plans, and Incident and Contingency Management response frameworks.
• Oversee the execution of training, drills, and simulations to evaluate and enhance organizational readiness and response efficiency.
• Partner with Site Leaders, Operations, Supply Chain, Security, EHS,  and other key functions to develop and integrate robust continuity and recovery strategies.
• Guide the team in conducting interviews with business units to build and maintain Business Impact Analyses and actionable Business Recovery Plans within our continuity management software.
• Ensure there is a primary point of contact during emergency events, coordinating with the Enterprise Operations Center to provide clear, timely updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage on-call schedules to ensure 24/7 leadership for incident  management response across the enterprise.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management,  Public Administration, Business, Risk Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, or crisis management program planning and execution.
• Proven ability to lead and perform effectively in a high-pressure environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional projects and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence outcomes and drive consensus.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Professional certification in Business Continuity (CBCP, ABCP, MBCI) or Project Management (PMP).
• 7+ years of progressive experience in a leadership role within business continuity, disaster recovery, or crisis management.
• Experience in the aerospace, manufacturing, or high-tech industries.
• Experience leading and developing high-performance, multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with Business Continuity Management Software or Risk Management Information Systems (RMIS).
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools and their application to risk and resilience management.
• Formal training and hands-on experience in incident command or crisis leadership.

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Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee’s additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance.  Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee’s ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX, or travel to Van Horn from another Blue location a minimum of 50% of the time.

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Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $183,807.00 - $257,328.75

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.