[Hiring] Contractor, Lead CMMC Certified Assessor @BARR Advisory

Role Description

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Hold one (1) or more of the following active certifications:
• CISM
• CISSO
• CPTE
• CompTIA CySA+
• FITSP-A
• GCSA
• CISA
• CISSP
• CISSP-ISSEP
• GSLC
• GSNA

Requirements

• 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.

Desired Qualifications & Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• BARR Advisory specializes in meeting clients where they are, from small start-ups to global enterprises and everything in between.
• Ability to customize cybersecurity compliance and consulting services based on individual client needs.
• Focus on building trusted client relationships through partnership and support.
• Commitment to a remote culture that ensures autonomy, mastery, and purpose.
• Inclusive workplace dedicated to hiring and developing diverse talent.
• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.