Position:

• Compliance Program Coordinator

Skills required:

• Professional communication

• Experience with project management tools (i.e. Asana)

• Compliance knowledge such as DFARS, CMMC, NIST 800-171

• Attention to detail

• Exceptional documentation skills

• An elaboration on these skills for internal use

• Professional Communication:

• Ability to effectively communicate with internal teams, external auditors, and regulatory bodies.

• Strong written and verbal skills to draft policies, compliance reports, and training materials.

• Capability to explain complex compliance concepts to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

• Experience with Project Management Tools (i.e., Asana):

• Proficiency in using Asana or similar tools to track compliance initiatives, document progress, and assign tasks.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met.

• Familiarity with workflow automation and reporting features within project management tools to enhance efficiency.

• Compliance Knowledge (DFARS, CMMC, NIST 800-171):

• Understanding of DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition

• Regulation Supplement) and its cybersecurity requirements for contractors.

• Knowledge of CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification), including assessment preparation and compliance levels.

• Familiarity with NIST 800-171 security controls and how they apply to organizations handling controlled unclassified information (CUI).

• Ability to interpret and apply compliance frameworks to business operations, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

• Attention to Detail:

• Strong ability to identify discrepancies in compliance documentation, audit reports, and security assessments.

• Precision in reviewing policies, procedures, and security controls to ensure alignment with regulations.

• Consistency in tracking compliance metrics and maintainin accurate records.

• Exceptional Documentation Skills:

• Expertise in developing and maintaining compliance policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and audit logs.

• Ability to create detailed reports for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency in compliance efforts.

• Strong organization in maintaining compliance records, making them easily accessible for audits and reviews.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in monitoring and implementing compliance with industry regulations such as DFARS, CMMC, NIST 800-171 and other relevant frameworks.

• Conduct research on emerging cybersecurity regulations and provide summaries to the team.

• Support the team in identifying, assessing, and documenting cybersecurity risks.

• Record customer responses to CMMC controls as part of the SysArc CMMC assessment process. This takes the form of detailed notes capturing the essence (both technical and anecdotal) of the customer response to each control within the CMMC control set.

• Debrief the notes with the assessor and the day following the assessment

• Assist in developing remediation plans to address identified vulnerabilities.

• Help draft and update cybersecurity policies, system security plans, standard operation procedures, and client deliverables

• Maintain compliance documentation and ensure records are up to date and audit ready.

• Participate in full Security Assessment against the NIST 800-171 standards.

• Assist in preparing for third-party audits and regulatory reviews.

• Support the development and delivery of cybersecurity awareness materials and training sessions for employees.

• Collaborate with the IT and cybersecurity teams to monitor security tools and ensure compliance with established controls.

• Assist in testing and evaluating compliance automation tools

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years in compliance, project management, or customer service operations.

• Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft SharePoint.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• CMMC RP or CCP certification (or willingness to obtain).

• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM) is a plus.

• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory frameworks.

• Advanced knowledge of documentation best practices in compliance or regulatory sectors.

Physical demands:

• None

Benefits (If hired after internship):

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance- 100% employer contribution for the employee under the silver plan

• Life and disability insurance

• PTO- 10 days for the first 2 years, 15 days at 2 years, 20 days at 5 years

• 5 sick days

• 6 holidays- New Years, Memorial Day, 4 th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas

• 4 floating holidays

• Training and certification opportunities for career advancement

• 401k matching

• Paid Maternity and Paternity leave