Quantum Leap Research is the next generation of defense contracting, closing the technology gap between prototype and production for the most critical and consequential domains: space, cyber, and maritime. Quantum Leap Research develops integrated, holistic capabilities ahead of a defined need to strengthen deterrence, enable rapid response, and secure strategic advantage. Today's outcomes are engineered to ensure tomorrow's success.

We have built a highly collaborative workforce in an environment designed for success. This is an entrepreneurial, fast-growing company, where the right candidate can join and really make a difference.

The CMMC Compliance Manger will be responsible for owning and managing the organization's CMMC compliance program for our Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) enclave. The position serves as the primary lead for implementing, documenting, monitoring, and continuously maintaining compliance with CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171 requirements. While the CUI environment is limited in scope, this individual will have end-to-end ownership of the compliance program, including governance, documentation, continuous monitoring, assessment readiness, and coordination of technical control implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Own the organization's CMMC compliance program and maintain ongoing assessment readiness.
• Develop and maintain the System Security Plan (SSP), Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M), policies, procedures, inventories, network diagrams, and other required compliance documentation.
• Coordinate implementation and validation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls with infrastructure, systems, and security teams.
• Manage continuous monitoring activities, including vulnerability management, patch compliance, audit log reviews, account reviews, configuration management, and risk assessments.
• Collect and maintain assessment evidence and serve as the primary point of contact for internal audits and C3PAO assessments.
• Track remediation activities, ensure deficiencies are resolved, and maintain compliance metrics and reporting for leadership.
• Monitor changes to CMMC, DFARS, and related cybersecurity requirements and recommend updates to policies and technical controls as needed.

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Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), or IT audit.
• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience implementing or managing compliance with NIST SP 800-171.
• Experience leading or supporting CMMC Level 2 readiness, assessments, or certification efforts.
• Experience coordinating security control implementation across infrastructure, IT, engineering, and security teams.
• Excellent documentation, organizational, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred:

• Experience leading a successful C3PAO assessment.
• Experience with NIST SP 800-172 or preparing for higher-assurance government environments.
• Experience supporting federal contractors or DoD suppliers.
• Experience with FedRAMP, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or other security frameworks.

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Compensation and Benefits:

We seek the best-and-brightest professionals at all levels so offer highly competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

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Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000. Salary ranges reflect compensation for qualified candidates across a range of experience levels and are flexible; actual salary will be determined based on demonstrated skills, experience, and performance.

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Company-sponsored benefits include: 6% 401(k) company match with immediate vesting, educational assistance up to $7,000 per year, 100% insurance premium subsidy for employees (75% for dependents), Anthem medical, Guardian dental, life and disability coverage, 3 weeks’ vacation, 2 weeks sick leave, and 11 holidays.

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Quantum Leap is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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