CMMC Practitioner / Pre Audit Specialist

About the role

Apogee Global RMS is seeking a CMMC Practitioner / Pre-Audit Specialist to support Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations preparing for CMMC Level 2 assessments and DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance. This role is designed for practitioners who bring hands-on NIST 800-171 implementation experience, understand the realities of CUI environments, and can guide organizations through pre-audit readiness with precision and authority. You will serve as a trusted advisor to engineering, compliance, and executive teams — ensuring that documentation, controls, and evidence packages are audit-ready and aligned to Cyber AB expectations.

Responsibilities

• Pre-assessment readiness for CMMC Level 2, including gap analysis and remediation planning
• Development and refinement of SSPs, POA&Ms, evidence artifacts, and policy frameworks
• Mapping of NIST 800-171 controls to technical implementations across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments
• Advisory support for DFARS 252.204-7012, incident reporting readiness, and CUI boundary protections
• Coordination with C3PAOs, RPOs, and internal stakeholders to ensure audit alignment
• Continuous monitoring and compliance sustainment strategies for DIB organizations

Requirements

• Certifications: Cyber AB CCP (Certified CMMC Professional), CCA (Certified CMMC Assessor), RPA (Registered Practitioner Advanced)
• NIST 800-171 hands-on implementation experience
• DFARS 252.204-7012 fluency
• CISSP or CISA for technical/compliance depth

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of CMMC Level 2 practices, assessment criteria, and evidence expectations
• Experience preparing organizations for C3PAO assessments
• Ability to translate compliance requirements into actionable engineering tasks
• Strong documentation, policy development, and audit-facing communication skills
• Familiarity with CUI handling, enclave design, and boundary protection

Skills

• Understanding the real-world implementation of NIST 800-171, not just the text
• Expertise to guide organizations through complex pre-audit readiness with clarity and confidence
• Communicate effectively with engineers, executives, and assessors
• Operate with precision, structure, and mission-aligned discipline
• Thrive in high-trust, high-impact advisory environments supporting the DIB

Location & Clearance

Must reside in the NCR (DC/MD/VA). Secret minimum; clearable candidates considered.

Benefits

Apogee supports federal programs in this Top Tier engagement where compliance maturity directly impacts contract eligibility, mission readiness, and national-level defense outcomes. You’ll work with decision-makers, shape audited environments, and operate in a space that values expertise, rigor, and operational excellence.