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 with precision and authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-assessment readiness for CMMC Level 2, including gap analysis and remediation planning
• Develop and refine Security Service Provider (SSP), Program Objective Memorandum (POA&M), evidence artifacts, and policy frameworks
• Map NIST 800-171 controls to 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

• Cyber AB CCP (Certified CMMC Professional)
• Cyber AB 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

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)
• Minimum Secret clearance; clearable candidates considered

Skills

• Understanding the 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

At Apogee, you'll work with decision-makers, shape audited environments, and operate in a space that values expertise, rigor, and operational excellence. You'll be part of a Top Tier engagement where compliance maturity directly impacts contract eligibility, mission readiness, and national-level defense outcomes.

Contact

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