CMMC Practitioner / Pre Audit Specialist

About the role

The CMMC Practitioner / Pre-Audit Specialist supports DIB organizations in preparing for CMMC Level 2 assessments and DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance. The role requires hands-on NIST 800-171 implementation experience and the ability to guide organizations through pre-assessment readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-assessment readiness for CMMC Level 2, including gap analysis and remediation planning
• Develop and refine Security Service Provider (SSP), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), evidence artifacts, and policy frameworks
• Maintain alignment of NIST 800-171 controls with technical implementations across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments
• Provide advisory support for DFARS 252.204-7012, incident reporting readiness, and CUI boundary protections
• Coordinate with C3PAOs, RPOs, and internal stakeholders to ensure audit alignment
• Implement continuous monitoring and compliance sustainment strategies for DIB organizations

Requirements

• Certifications: Cyber AB CCP, CCA, RPA; NIST 800-171 hands-on implementation experience; DFARS 252.204-7012 fluency; CISSP or CISA for technical/compliance depth
• Technical & Functional Expertise: 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

Location & Clearance

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

Expected Skills

• Understanding of real-world implementation of NIST 800-171, not just the text
• Expertise to guide organizations through complex pre-assessment readiness with clarity and confidence
• Effective communication with engineers, executives, and assessors
• Precision, structure, and mission-aligned discipline
• Thriving in high-trust, high-impact advisory environments supporting the DIB

Benefits

Apogee supports federal programs 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.

Contact

To apply or have questions, please contact us at careers@apogeeglobalrms.com.