Lead Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) Consultant | Remote | 1 week Consulting Project

IBSS Corporation

Silver Spring, MD(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50–$70 Per Hour
SKILLS
Auditing, CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Communication Skills, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, FISMA - Federal Information Security Management Act, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Professional Services, Quality Metrics, Small Business, Team Lead/Manager, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Department of Defense (DoD)
LOCATION
Silver Spring, MD
POSTED
6 days ago
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

To apply, please follow these steps:

  • Visit https://ibsscorp.com/careers/ 

  • Select the position you are interested in

  • Review the job details, then click Apply Now

  • Complete and submit your application


Description
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 https://www.eeoc.gov/poster to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at HR@ibsscorp.com.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Acquisition Department at Recruiting@ibsscorp.com

About the Company

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IBSS Corporation

Headquartered in Silver Spring, MD, IBSS is a certified women-owned small business specializing in Cybersecurity and Enterprise IT Services; Oceans, Coasts, Climate, and Weather Services; and Professional Services. For more than 20 years, IBSS has been supporting federal and commercial customers. Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide an exceptional level of service to our clients. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensure we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications. We apply our services, certified ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, and CMMI, to deliver impactful consulting services to our clients.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Performance Bonus, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Work From Home, Life Insurance, Military Leave
FOUNDED
1992
WEBSITE
https://www.ibsscorp.com