Quality & Compliance Manager

Horizon Industries • Vienna, VA

21h • $130,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is seeking a Quality & Compliance Manager to own our enterprise certification programs, including CMMI maturity levels, ISO standards, and CMMC Level 2 / NIST SP 800-171 compliance. This role will ensure the company remains audit-ready year-round, support proposals with accurate certification evidence, and collaborate with delivery teams to integrate these processes into daily project work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Engineering, Business, Quality Management, or a related field.
• [7+] years of experience in quality, compliance, or security program management, preferably in federal IT services.
• Hands-on experience maintaining at least two of: CMMI, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, CMMC/NIST SP 800-171.
• Experience supporting external audits or appraisals.
• Strong writing skills for policies, procedures, and proposal inputs.

Nice To Haves

• ISO 9001 and/or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification.
• CMMI Associate or Certified CMMI Professional; experience supporting a Lead Appraiser.
• Cyber AB Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) or Assessor (CCA).
• CISSP, CISA, or CISM.
• Experience with GRC or QMS tools and with proposal support.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain CMMI appraisals, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and [ISO 20000] certifications, including surveillance and recertification audits.
• Lead CMMC Level 2 readiness and sustainment: gap assessments, SSP, POA&Ms, evidence collection, and coordination with the C3PAO.
• Maintain the Quality Management System and Information Security Management System, including policies, procedures, and document control.
• Plan and conduct internal audits; track findings and corrective actions to closure.
• Support capture and proposal teams by validating and documenting certification compliance for RFP responses.
• Coach program and project managers on process requirements and tailoring.
• Report certification status, risks, and audit metrics to senior leadership.
• Stay current on changes to CMMC, DFARS, and ISO/CMMI standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical, dental, vision, and disability)
• 401k program where you are 100% vested from day one, with an employer match after 90 days.
• An Educational Assistance program.
• A student loan repayment program.
• Gym Reimbursement Program.
• Paid Time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior