The Dedicated Assessment Consultant plays a lead role representing clients in C3's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Assessment program, project managing client assessments, and representing and defending C3's reference architecture and compliance implementation on behalf of the client during Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) Pre-Assessments and Assessments.
Requirements
- Review and prepare client documentation to ensure successful pre-assessments and assessments.
- Conduct gap analyses to identify areas of non-compliance and develop remediation plans.
- Project manage client assessments by contacting, organizing, and facilitating stakeholders and interested parties before, during, and after assessments.
- Validate system scope (technology, people, business processes) for compliance.
- Perform QA/QC and validate artifacts and evidence and ensure client success prior to assessment.
- Manage, validate, and defend System Security Plan(s), policies, and procedures in CMMC assessments.
- Manage customer expectations, internal and external resources, and relevant third parties to ensure engagements are successful.
- Facilitate post-assessment debriefings with clients to review findings and next steps.
- Provide ongoing advisory to clients on issues related to security and compliance.
- Provide expert guidance on interpreting compliance requirements and translating them into actionable steps for clients.
- Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in the laws, regulations, and government-wide policies that govern cybersecurity data protection for the U.S. Defense Industrial Base, including:
- DFARS (NIST SP 800-171, FedRAMP equivalency)
- CMMC (Levels 1 & 2, boundary scoping)
- CUI Program (NARA CUI Registry, CUI/CDI/CTI, FCI)
- Export controls (ITAR/EAR)
- Assist team members with client needs as needed.
- Analyze assessment results and provide strategic recommendations for improving C3's services.
- Contribute to the development of internal best practices and methodologies for conducting assessments.
- Mentor junior team members on assessment techniques and client management strategies.
Benefits
- Remote work opportunities
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Four Weeks of Paid Time Off (vacation & sick leave)
- Four weeks of Paid Maternity and Paternity leave
- Two days of Paid Volunteer Time
- 401(k) with 4% Company Match
- Company Bonus Structure
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employer-sponsored Disability & Life Insurance
- Professional Development
