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Manager, CMMC Cybersecurity Assessor

Forvis Mazars, LLP
United States, Virginia, Tysons
1410 Spring Hill Road (Show on map)
Apr 16, 2026
General information Name Manager, CMMC Cybersecurity Assessor Posting Title Manager, CMMC Cybersecurity Assessor Ref # 2236451 Date Published Tuesday, February 24, 2026 City Charlotte State North Carolina Country United States Job Category Risk Advisory Advertised Location US-FL-Tampa Bay, US-GA-Atlanta, US-IN-Indianapolis, US-MO-Springfield, US-NC-Charlotte, US-TX-Dallas, US-VA-Tysons Working time Full Time Description & Requirements The IT Risk & Compliance team helps organizations manage IT governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance across industries. With expertise in frameworks like CMMC, NIST, and ISO 27001, they offer services including IT audits, risk assessments, ransomware simulations, and control testing. Their tailored strategies ensure data security, regulatory alignment, and operational continuity-empowering clients to navigate today's complex digital risk landscape with confidence. What You Will Do: Lead the execution of information security risk and compliance assessments across federal and government-mandated cybersecurity frameworks, including: CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) NIST SP 800-171 and 800-53 FedRAMP/StateRAMP NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) Oversee the evaluation of IT environments to identify compliance gaps and security vulnerabilities; ensure delivery of comprehensive reports with strategic recommendations and proof-of-concept solutions. Manage and direct NIST SP 800-171 assessments to support CMMC Level 2 certification readiness, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory requirements. Provide leadership to consulting teams supporting large enterprise clients across diverse industries by: Defining system boundaries and scoping in-scope environments Guiding the development of critical documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), policies, procedures, POA&Ms, and cybersecurity strategies Designing and implementing integrated compliance solutions to streamline processes, enhance data flows, and reduce cyber risk Drive project delivery by managing multiple concurrent engagements, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Spearhead the development of new strategic service offerings in the federal cybersecurity compliance space, including: Designing scalable solution frameworks and roadmaps Mentoring and developing junior team members Supporting business development initiatives and client relationship management Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, or a related field 5+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, IT audit, or governance, risk, and compliance Experience in a minimum of 1 of the following frameworks: NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and/or NIST SP 800-171 Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) ISO 27001 / 27002 FedRAMP / StateRAMP FISMA and NIST SP 800-53 CIS Critical Security Controls Experience providing consulting, assessment, or implementation services associated with federal cyber compliance frameworks, including NIST 800-171, FISMA, or FedRAMP. Working knowledge of cyber risk management frameworks (CMMC / NIST 800-171, FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53) General knowledge of common compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, ISO 27001, HIPAA/HITRUST) Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) credential Preferred Qualifications: Professional services or consulting experience Current and valid cybersecurity and/or privacy-related certification(s), including but not limited to the following: CISSP, CISA, CISM, QSA, and CIPP #LI-TPA, #LI-ATL, #LI-IND, #LI-SGF, #LI-CLTSP, #LI-DFW, #LI-TYS #LI-GM1 About Forvis Mazars, LLP Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally. 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