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ISI Enterprises

CMMC/NIST 800-171a Compliance Analyst

Security Governance, Risk & ComplianceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeReston, VA, USA$90k - $110k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship before hire in accordance with federal regulations governing access to sensitive government information.
  • At least 5 years of experience within the Defense Industrial Base as a compliance analyst or in a closely related cybersecurity or audit function.
  • Strong technical background and ability to explain NIST 800-171 control requirements and how the controls are implemented and validated in practice.
  • Current CMMC certification: RP, CCP, or CCA.
  • Previous experience in an audit, compliance, or consulting role.
  • Prior experience working for or directly supporting a Managed Service Provider.
  • Familiarity with the NIST Risk Management Framework and the CMMC compliance ecosystem, including assessment methodologies and audit expectations.
  • Ability to produce accurate, audit-ready compliance documentation.
  • Ability to present to clients, senior leaders, and internal teams, with professional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to independently identify areas needing support or process improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee NIST 800-171A and CMMC gap assessment engagements, including evidence collection, control validation, environment reviews, and remediation planning.
  • Use artificial intelligence-enabled tools to improve efficiency and accuracy in assessment activities, including evidence gathering, documentation development, and compliance validation.
  • Assist clients in developing and maintaining compliant policies, procedures, and required documentation, including Network Design Documents, Software Whitelists, Plans of Action and Milestones, and System Security Plans.
  • Recommend and coordinate remediation efforts to address identified compliance gaps, collaborating with Cybersecurity, Engineering, and Support teams to ensure proper implementation and testing.
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration among internal analysts, technical teams, and client stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistent execution throughout the engagement lifecycle.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with C3PAO auditors during CMMC Level 2 assessments, supporting audit preparation, evidence submission, and clarifications.

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