Lead CCA Certified Professionals in United States at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead CCA Certified Professional based in United States.

This role is a senior cybersecurity compliance consulting position focused on supporting organizations in achieving and maintaining CMMC 2.0 certification across all required maturity levels. You will guide defense contractors and related organizations through complex regulatory frameworks, ensuring alignment with Department of Defense cybersecurity standards. The position involves assessing security maturity, identifying compliance gaps, and developing structured remediation roadmaps based on NIST and CMMC requirements. You will also support supply chain security efforts, training initiatives, and continuous compliance programs for organizations handling sensitive government data. This is a part-time consulting opportunity designed for an experienced subject matter expert who can translate complex cybersecurity regulations into practical, actionable strategies. The role offers the opportunity to directly contribute to strengthening national cybersecurity and defense supply chain resilience.

• Assess organizational cybersecurity posture and readiness against CMMC 2.0 levels 1–3, identifying gaps in compliance with applicable frameworks.
• Provide expert guidance on achieving and maintaining CMMC certification, including self-assessments, third-party assessments, and DoD-led evaluations.
• Develop and implement compliance roadmaps aligned with NIST SP 800-171 and NIST SP 800-172 requirements, including POA&Ms and remediation plans.
• Support clients in managing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI) in accordance with DoD cybersecurity regulations.
• Advise on subcontractor and supply chain compliance strategies to ensure end-to-end adherence to CMMC requirements.
• Establish continuous monitoring frameworks, incident reporting processes, and ongoing compliance validation programs.
• Deliver training and awareness programs to internal teams and stakeholders on CMMC requirements and cybersecurity best practices.

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity consulting with a strong focus on DoD environments and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Active certifications including CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) and CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) are required.
• Strong expertise in NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-172, DFARS 252.204-7021, and related federal cybersecurity regulations.
• Proven experience supporting Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations and managing CUI/FCI compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools such as eMASS, ACAS, and related assessment and authorization platforms.
• Experience developing POA&Ms and supporting organizations through CMMC certification processes and audits.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance.
• Active or recently active DoD security clearance is preferred but not required.

• Competitive consulting compensation ranging from $60–$105 per hour (1099 or Corp-to-Corp).
• Flexible, part-time engagement with project-based assignments starting in future cycles (late 2026 or 2027).
• Remote consulting arrangement with adaptable scheduling.
• Opportunity to support high-impact federal cybersecurity compliance initiatives.
• Exposure to advanced DoD cybersecurity frameworks and Defense Industrial Base programs.
• Autonomy in advisory work with leadership-level influence on compliance strategy.
• Engagement in mission-critical national security and supply chain protection efforts.