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Title: Program Manager/Compliance Lead

Department: Business Management

Reports To: Project Management

Start: ASAP

Notes: No C2C, must be US Citizen.

About Idea Entity

At Idea Entity, we transform customer pain points into insightful, scalable, agent-powered workflows — built with empathy, clarity, and speed. Our work bridges strategy and execution, helping organizations simplify complex processes and make smarter, faster decisions. We take pride in being a partner our clients can trust, delivering meaningful outcomes through innovation, collaboration, and accountability. Every project we take on is driven by the shared goal of creating lasting impact for our customers and their businesses.

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Lead CMMC Program Manager to oversee and manage the organization’s CMMC certification efforts from initiation through successful completion. This role will serve as the primary point of contact with CMMC assessors and analysts, ensuring timely and effective certification aligned with organizational goals.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

+ Lead the end-to-end CMMC compliance project, including planning, gap analysis, remediation, and audit preparation.

+ Serve as the liaison between external CMMC assessors, internal IT/security teams, and executive leadership.

+ Maintain and update critical compliance documentation, including the System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M).

+ Manage the full lifecycle of vulnerabilities—from identification through remediation—by collaborating with CMMC analysts and engineers to ensure audit readiness.

+ Architect and deploy CMMC-compliant Cloud and On-Prem Enclaves, ensuring alignment with Microsoft GCC High environments and NIST SP 800-171 control requirements.

+ Conduct risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and validate compliance across complex systems and environments.

+ Monitor evolving DoD and CMMC regulations, performing continuous risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies.

+ Track project deliverables, progress, and resource allocation to ensure milestones are met.

+ Drive cross-functional alignment across multiple sites and departments to support compliance efforts.

Required Skills & Qualifications

+ 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, compliance, or IT governance.

+ Strong project management skills (PMP, CISSP, or CMMC Certified Professional preferred).

+ Knowledge of Microsoft D365

+ Strong understanding of CMMC framework, including Levels 1–3, and familiarity with CMMC 2.0 requirements.

+ Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Core Values Alignment

We are looking for someone who aligns with our core values and who:

+ Acts with Customer First mindset — empathizing and building trust through service.

+ Takes initiative and Gets Stuff Done without waiting for direction.

+ Demonstrates a Strive for Excellence approach in quality and delivery.

+ Is a Growth-Through-Learning thinker, always seeking to improve.

+ Communicates as a Team-First Communicator, fostering clarity and collaboration.

Why Join Us

+ Competitive Pay

+ Competitive Health Care Plans

+ Health Savings Account (HAS)/Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

+ Retirement Plan 401(k) with employer match

+ Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal Days, and Federal Holidays)

+ Innovative, mission-driven culture built on accountability and trust

+ Hybrid work environments

+ Collaborative teams passionate about making a real impact

+ Opportunities for continuous growth and learning

EEO Statement

At Idea Entity, our culture is centered around diversity and inclusion where our employees are valued and empowered. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.