Mid-level Quality Assurance Individual, CMMC Assessments (CCA) (0001)

Responsibilities

• Provide independent quality assurance review of CMMC Level 2 certification assessments, ensuring methodology, evidence sufficiency, scoring, and determinations are consistent, complete, and defensible
• Review assessment plans, evidence packages, working papers, and final reports prior to issuance of any Certificate of CMMC Status
• Maintain and continuously improve the C3PAO quality management system in alignment with ISO/IEC 17020:2012 and Cyber AB requirements
• Verify adherence to NIST SP 800-171A assessment procedures and to the Cyber AB Code of Professional Conduct, conflict-of-interest, ethics, and impartiality requirements
• Identify nonconformities, track corrective actions, and support internal audits and management reviews
• Ensure assessment records are complete and retained per policy, and support DIBCAC and Cyber AB oversight and surveillance activities
• Maintain independence from the assessment teams whose work is being reviewed in order to preserve impartiality of the quality function

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) certification in good standing (required for this role in addition to quality responsibilities)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable Tier 3 background investigation resulting in a national security eligibility determination (this is not a security clearance and is not for the purpose of government employment)
• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, quality management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Typically 6+ years of cybersecurity, information assurance, audit, or quality experience, including NIST SP 800-171 / CMMCKnowledge of ISO/IEC 17020:2012, quality management systems, and internal auditing practices
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2, NIST SP 800-171A, and 32 CFR Part 170
• Certifications such as CISA, ISO 17020 / quality auditor credentials, or CISSP preferred
• Strong attention to detail, sound independent judgment, and the ability to maintain impartiality

Qualifications

Remote-eligible with occasional to client sites travel as required

Benefits

Salary Range: $35- $50 hourly commensurate with experience, education, etc. This role may be available as either a part-time or full-time opportunity.