CMMC Compliance Specialist III

***APPLICANTS MUST BE PHYSICALLY LOCATED IN USA. 

***THIS POSITION IS FULL-TIME IN-OFFICE

Sheladia Associates, Inc. (Sheladia), a minority-owned business established in 1974, is an engineering and architecture firm supporting U.S. government, state and county projects, as well as international projects and multi-lateral donor bank and host-country funded projects.

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 analyses
• Oversee 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 800-172
• Prepare documentation and evidence for CMMC audits
• Mitigate IT risks while developing robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Prepare for and facilitate CMMC assessments, including self-assessments and third-party audits by Certified Third-Party assessor Organizations (C3PAO) as needed
• Assist internal teams in understanding CMMC requirements and their impact on organizational processes, technology, and security posture
• Develop and deliver CMMC-related training programs for employees and stakeholders
• Provide security awareness training on recognizing and reporting potential indicators of insider threats
• Stay current on CMMC program changes and evolving cybersecurity standards from NIST and other relevant bodies

• Candidate must be eligible for a security clearance at the Secret level
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on compliance frameworks, preferred
• In-depth knowledge of NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-172 and CMMC requirements
• Military, defense industry and/or law enforcement experience a plus
• Certificate as a Certified CMMC Professional (CCP), preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong project management and Excellent organizational skills
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to ensuring the highest quality standards

Proposed Salary: $90 - 110k annual

Sheladia Associates, Inc. has made the best effort to accurately represent the pay range for this position, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and any applicable cost of living data relevant to the position/candidate.

Other compensation: opportunities for annual increase and bonus, and other types of bonuses

Sheladia provides employees the opportunity to gain exposure and collaboration with multiple disciplines on a variety of projects. You will work in a hands-on, collaborative team environment. 

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Medical insurance
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Vision insurance 

Sheladia Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time