Lead Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) Consultant

Job Title: Lead Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) Consultant

Location : Silver Spring, MD - Remote

1 week Consulting Project

Hourly Rate (1099) : $50 - $70/ 1099

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026

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Serves as the overall lead and authoritative decision-maker for CMMC Level 2 assessments conducted under the C3PAO, ensuring adherence to the CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the full assessment lifecycle per CMMC Assessment Process (CAP).
• Lead kickoff, evidence review, interviews, and scoring meetings.
• Validate control implementation per NIST SP 800-171A assessment objectives.
• Mentor, supervise, and assign tasks to other assessment team members.
• Ensure conflict-of-interest compliance and impartiality.
• Approve final report and POA&M validation for submission to the Cyber AB.

Required Skills / Education/ Certifications & Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of CMMC L2 practices and processes and deep familiarity with NIST SP 800-171A assessment objectives.
• Proficiency with DFARS 252.204-7012/7020/7021.
• Strong audit management, team leadership, and communication skills.

Education

• Bachelor's degree (minimum); master's preferred.
• 5 + years in cybersecurity GRC or DoD assessments, specifically focused on NIST SP 800-171/FISMA.

Certifications

• Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) (Required)
• CISSP, CISA, or CAP (Strongly Preferred)

Desired Skills

• Background as an ISSO or ISS
• Demonstrated success with training assessors
• Executive communication and presentation capabilities

About IBSS Corp.

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at ***email_hidden***.

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