Quality, Security & Certification Compliance Manager at Lynker Technologies – Leesburg, Virginia

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts.

As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a talented Quality, Security & Certification Compliance Manager to join our growing team.

Owns and manages the organization’s enterprise certification frameworks, ensuring ongoing readiness, audit success, and contractual alignment for ISO, CMMI, and CMMC requirements.

Duties of the Quality, Security & Certification Compliance Manager will include the following:

Certification Program Ownership

• Own and manage compliance with:
• ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 27001)
• CMMI maturity levels
• CMMC / NIST SP 800-171 requirements
• Act as the primary coordinator for:
• Certification audits
• Surveillance reviews
• Appraisals and assessments

Governance, Controls & Documentation

• Develop and maintain:
• Policies and procedures supporting certification frameworks
• Control documentation and audit artifacts
• Coordinate gap assessments, mock audits, and remediation plans.
• Track certification timelines, renewals, and readiness milestones.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work with:
• IT and security teams
• HR and training
• Contracts and compliance
• Program management
• Ensure certification controls align with:
• Contractual obligations
• Proposal representations
• Customer and agency expectations

Proposal & Contract Support

• Support proposal teams by validating and documenting certification compliance.
• Advise leadership on certification-related risks, costs, and contractual impacts.

The Ideal Quality, Security & Certification Compliance Manager will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Engineering, Business, Quality Management, or a related field
• 5+
• years of experience in compliance, governance, quality, or security program management

Handson experience supporting one or more of the following:

• ISO certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 27001)
• CMMI appraisals or maturity level maintenance
• CMMC Level 2 readiness or assessment

Working knowledge of:

• NIST SP 800171 Rev. 2
• Audit and assessment processes
• Policy, procedure, and control documentation
• Experience coordinating audits, appraisals, or thirdparty assessments
• Ability to work crossfunctionally with IT, Security, HR, Contracts, and Program Teams
• Strong documentation and processmanagement skills

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.