CMMC Compliance Specialist III

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical CMMC Compliance Specialist to join our team in Rockville, United States. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Compliance Specialist will lead efforts to achieve and maintain compliance with the (CMMC) program at the appropriate level as required by government contracts. This position is responsible for assessing, implementing, and overseeing cybersecurity practices to protect Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).Lead and perform CMMC Level 1-2 readiness assessments and gap analysesOversee the implementation of cybersecurity practices across 14 domains, including Access Control, Incident Response, and Risk Assessment that align with the families specified in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800-171 & if neccessary (NIST) SP 800-172Prepare documentation and evidence for CMMC auditsMitigate IT risks while developing robust disaster recovery and business continuity plansPrepare for and facilitate CMMC assessments, including self-assessments and third-party audits by Certified Third-Party assessor Organizations (C3PAO) as neededAssist internal teams in understanding CMMC requirements and their impact on organizational processes, technology, and security postureDevelop and deliver CMMC-related training programs for employees and stakeholdersProvide security awareness training on recognizing and reporting potential indicators of insider threatsStay current on CMMC program changes and evolving cybersecurity standards from NIST and other relevant bodies