CMMC Principle Program Lead (1115568)

Location: ARLINGTON, VA, USA

Salary: $85.00 USD Hourly - $100.00 USD Hourly

Description: Our client is currently seeking a CMMC Principle Program Lead!

The Principal Project Manager will lead our client's CMMC compliance program from planning through certification and ongoing sustainment. This role requires strong program and project management experience and the ability to drive large, complex, cross‑functional initiatives within cybersecurity and compliance environments. The PM will manage assessments, timelines, deliverables, stakeholders, and audit readiness aligned with NIST SP 800‑171/172.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering the full CMMC readiness and assessment program; defining scope, schedule, budget, and resources; maintaining project artifacts such as project plans, charters, RACI, WBS, and RAID logs; coordinating gap assessments, remediation, and evidence collection; ensuring accurate and complete documentation including SSPs, POA&Ms, and required policies; partnering with cybersecurity, engineering, operations, and compliance teams; coordinating with external advisory or assessment partners as needed; and providing clear status reporting, risk escalation, and quality oversight.
  
  

Qualifications

• 10 years of IT or cybersecurity project or program management experience; knowledge of NIST SP 800‑171 and CUI handling; strong communication and leadership skills; and experience with Agile, Lean, and Waterfall delivery.
• Preferred certifications include PMP, PgMP, SAFe, CSM, CISSP, CISM, or similar. Experience in federal, regulated, or healthcare industries is beneficial.
  
  

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