[REMOTE] Contractor, Lead CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA)

BARR Advisory

9d • Remote

About The Position

BARR is seeking a part-time contractor to join as the Lead CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) for our growing CMMC service line. This role offers a unique opportunity to be involved from the outset of our journey towards becoming a C3PAO, with anticipated engagement work starting in 2026. Pending business needs, there's potential for this position to transition to full-time.
Accountability as Lead CMMC Certified Assessor:
Lead and oversee dedicated Assessment Teams for CMMC Level 2 certification assessments on behalf of the C3PAO.
Act as the primary liaison with organizations seeking certification (OSCs), ensuring all assessment activities adhere to CMMC-AB and CAICO requirements.
Ensure assessment integrity and consistency by providing leadership, oversight, and quality assurance across multiple assessment engagements.
Verify adherence to CMMC methodology, guiding Assessment Teams in scoping, evidence collection, and scoring procedures.
Coordinate with CAICO and stakeholders to meet formal designation requirements, submit documentation, and maintain compliance with CMMC assessment protocols.
Utilize industry expertise to train CCAs and other CMMC team members.
Assist the CMMC leadership team in scoping validation, engagement pricing, and resource management.
Provide regular updates to the BARR CMMC Leadership team on engagement status.

Requirements

• Lead CMMC Certified Assessor (LCCA) designation by the CyberAB.
• United States citizenship required.
• Ability to travel approximately 25-35%.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• 8+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 5+ years in managerial roles and 3+ years in CMMC assessments.
• Experience with large government contractors and effective communication with executive leadership.
• Certifications and Licenses: Hold one (1) or more of the following active certifications: CISM, CISSO, CPTE, CompTIA CySA+, FITSP-A, GCSA, CISA, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, GSLC, GSNA

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong leadership, team management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of CMMC model, assessment processes, NIST standards, and DFARS requirements

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned Assessment Teams, ensuring roles are defined, daily coordination is effective, and assessors comply with CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) and NIST SP 800-171A.
• Oversee evidence collection and validation to ensure objectivity, consistency, and compliance.
• Review and approve assessment findings, including preliminary and final scoring, and ensure accurate documentation submission.
• Coordinate assessment schedules, logistics, interviews, site visits, and secure information handling.
• Participate in post-assessment reviews and continuous improvement efforts, providing feedback to refine internal assessment procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed