Cybersecurity CMMC Assessment Leader

Join Cherry Bekaert, one of the largest and most esteemed accounting and consulting firms in the U.S., recognized as a Great Place to Work. At Cherry Bekaert, we are dedicated to fostering teamwork, energy, and expertise to solve today's toughest business challenges. Our mission is to create exceptional value by putting our clients first and making a positive impact on our people, clients, community, and our profession. We're committed to supporting your personal and professional growth at every stage of your journey. As we expand our Information Assurance & Cybersecurity Solutions practice, we invite experienced candidates in CMMC or FedRAMP to apply for the position of Cybersecurity CMMC Assessment Leader. This role offers flexibility, with options to work from various offices or remotely for the right candidate, consistent with our delivery needs. As a key player in advancing our CMMC practice, you will engage in a range of activities across consulting, governance, readiness assessments, risk management, and remediation efforts for clients focused on: CMMC FedRAMP, StateRAMP, TXRAMP NIST (NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53) If you possess a proactive learning attitude, excel in managing clients and projects, and are eager to contribute to a growing team, we would love to speak with you! Daily Responsibilities: In this capacity, you will lead consulting and attestation services by: Managing project resources in collaboration with Partners, Directors, Senior Managers, and other team members. Driving internal growth through relationship-building and participating in sales presentations. Steering project management efforts to ensure quality control and proper planning, execution, and direction on all deliverables. Communicating project status updates to clients and internal stakeholders, focusing on engagement outcomes and financials. Identifying opportunities for process improvement in project delivery. Supporting attestation and certification service delivery through robust work papers and report drafting. Maintaining a strong client focus by building productive relationships with client personnel. Juggling multiple clients and compliance standards while maintaining close attention to detail. Participating in marketing and sales initiatives, including media development and presentations. Mentoring team members on CMMC and other standards while collaborating with offshore resources where applicable. Utilizing your expertise to coach others on innovative compliance strategies. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Accounting. Relevant professional certification (CMMC CCA or passed CCA pending). 4+ years of experience in controls assessments or consulting, including leading implementations and attestation services for CMMC or FedRAMP. Willingness to learn about compliance standards in a consulting environment. Exceptional relationship management, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to travel to client sites as needed, with travel not expected to exceed 25%. What to Expect from Us: An inclusive environment built on values of integrity, collaboration, and respect. Opportunities for innovation and work that inspires you. A supportive culture focused on career development. Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package to enhance your wellbeing. Flexibility to balance impactful work with personal life. Networking opportunities with professionals from diverse backgrounds. Benefits: At Cherry Bekaert, we value our employees and offer competitive compensation that reflects individual performance. The salary for this position ranges from $117,600 to $165,000, with total rewards reflecting various factors such as experience and geographic location. Our high-quality benefits program includes an annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care, generous Paid Time Off, retirement plans, and more. About Cherry Bekaert: Cherry Bekaert serves clients across all 50 U.S. states and internationally, recognized as a leading assurance, tax, and advisory firm. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without regard to any protected status. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S., as sponsorship is not available for this position. This opportunity will remain open for at least five calendar days or until filled.