CMMC Assessment Lead

CMMC Assessment Lead Accenture Federal Services is seeking an experienced CMMC Assessment Lead to guide cybersecurity maturity assessments, ensure compliance with CMMC 2.0 requirements, and support federal clients in achieving and maintaining certification readiness. This role will serve as the primary lead for assessment planning, execution, evidence validation, stakeholder engagement, and reporting. This position directly supports federal missions by ensuring cyber readiness, protecting controlled information, and enabling clients to meet critical DoD certification requirements. As part of our security and compliance capability, you will play a key role in strengthening overall program resilience for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). The work Assessment Leadership & Execution Lead end‑to‑end CMMC 2.0 (Level 1 or Level 2) assessment activities, including planning, scoping, scheduling, and delivery. Conduct and oversee assessments aligned to NIST SP 800‑171, CMMC Assessment Guides, and relevant DoD requirements. Validate control implementation, review evidence, and document objective findings. Develop and maintain assessment artifacts including SSPs, POA&M, assessment reports, and readiness documentation. Provide authoritative interpretation of CMMC practices, processes, and scoring methodologies. Client Engagement & Advisory Serve as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders during assessment cycles. Communicate assessment status, risks, findings, and recommendations clearly and professionally. Facilitate intake sessions, evidence walkthroughs, and remediation discussions. Advise clients on strategic and tactical steps required to achieve or maintain certification readiness. Program & Team Management Lead assessment team members, ensuring high‑quality execution and adherence to CMMC guidelines. Coordinate across cybersecurity engineers, policy analysts, SMEs, and project leadership. Support development and continuous improvement of assessment frameworks, templates, and standard operating procedures. Track and report progress against milestones and deliverables in alignment with project SoWs. Documentation & Compliance Ensure all materials meet DoD, CMMC‑AB, and internal quality standards. Maintain assessment records, corrective action tracking, and audit support documentation. Support internal and external quality reviews, including pre‑assessment readiness checks. Here’s what you need At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity compliance, audit, or assessment roles. Experience with CMMC 2.0 related DoD cybersecurity requirements. Experience with one or more of the following standards: NIST SP 800‑171 (Rev 2), NIST SP 800‑172, and FAR 52.204‑21 controls. At least one of the following certifications: CCP, CCA, CISSP, CISA Experience conducting or leading cybersecurity assessments (CMMC, NIST RMF, ISO 27001, or similar). Bonus points if you have Project management experience (PMP, SAFe, or similar). 8140 Compliant Compensation Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is $126,300—$243,100 USD. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Employment Requirements Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement. Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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