What is a data recovery planner and how to become one

Key steps to become a data recovery planner

1. Explore data recovery planner education requirements

   Most common data recovery planner degrees

   Bachelor's

   58.1 %

   Associate

   22.6 %

   Master's

   12.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific data recovery planner skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Business Continuity	24.64%
   Business Impact Analysis	18.87%
   Emergency Operations	15.86%
   Microsoft Project	15.04%
   Capacity Planning	13.57%

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3. Complete relevant data recovery planner training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New data recovery planners learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a data recovery planner based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real data recovery planner resumes.

4. Research data recovery planner duties and responsibilities

   • Resolve issues regarding logistics, repair cycles, materials returns and cross-contamination; manage all supply-chain relate escalated issues.
   • Establish document repository in SharePoint and implement offsite storage for availability of policies, procedures, recovery plans and exercise results.
   • Work in LAPA system keeping track of applicants PWs and invoices by scanning in database.
   • Review PWs to ensure work perform were within the PW scope of work for the RRF.

5. Apply for data recovery planner jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a data recovery planner job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams