Quality, Security & Certification Compliance Manager

Lynker Corporation•Leesburg, VA

About The Position

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts. As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a talented Quality, Security & Certification Compliance Manager to join our growing team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Engineering, Business, Quality Management, or a related field
5+ years of experience in compliance, governance, quality, or security program management
Hands‑on experience supporting one or more of the following: ISO certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 27001), CMMI appraisals or maturity level maintenance, CMMC Level 2 readiness or assessment
Working knowledge of: NIST SP 800‑171 Rev. 2, Audit and assessment processes, Policy, procedure, and control documentation
Experience coordinating audits, appraisals, or third‑party assessments
Ability to work cross‑functionally with IT, Security, HR, Contracts, and Program Teams
Strong documentation and process‑management skills

Responsibilities

Owns and manages the organization’s enterprise certification frameworks, ensuring ongoing readiness, audit success, and contractual alignment for ISO, CMMI, and CMMC requirements.
Own and manage compliance with: ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 27001), CMMI maturity levels, CMMC / NIST SP 800-171 requirements
Act as the primary coordinator for: Certification audits, Surveillance reviews, Appraisals and assessments
Develop and maintain: Policies and procedures supporting certification frameworks, Control documentation and audit artifacts
Coordinate gap assessments, mock audits, and remediation plans.
Track certification timelines, renewals, and readiness milestones.
Work with: IT and security teams, HR and training, Contracts and compliance, Program management
Ensure certification controls align with: Contractual obligations, Proposal representations, Customer and agency expectations
Support proposal teams by validating and documenting certification compliance.
Advise leadership on certification-related risks, costs, and contractual impacts.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and accident insurance
Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
Employee Referral Program
Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
Personalized career growth plans for every employee