Lead CMMC Assessor

Job Summary

Leading formal CMMC Level 2 assessments for organizations in the defense industrial base, the full-time Lead CMMC Assessor will plan and execute assessments, manage assessment teams, and produce defensible findings, all while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and conduct formal CMMC Level 2 assessments in accordance with the CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) and Cyber-AB requirements
• Plan assessment scope, review System Security Plans (SSPs) and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), and evaluate evidence against NIST SP 800-171 practices
• Manage and mentor assessment team members throughout the assessment lifecycle

Required qualifications

• Lead Certified CMMC Assessor (LCCA) credential in good standing with the Cyber-AB and approved Tier III clearance
• Prior experience as a CMMC Assessor, consultant, or IT Auditor
• Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-172, and the CMMC Assessment Process (CAP)
• Experience evaluating SSPs, POA&Ms, and technical evidence across IT environments
• Eligible to work with defense industrial base clients; U.S. citizenship may be required depending on client contract terms