CMMC / FedRAMP Program Manager

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CMMC / FedRAMP Program Manager - JLL

What this job involves: This role leads the enterprise-wide implementation of CMMC and FedRAMP compliance programs, serving as the central coordinator between IT, legal, sourcing, and executive leadership. The position manages day-to-day program execution, coordinates external assessments with third-party organizations, and establishes governance frameworks including dashboards and risk tracking. 

What your day to day will look like:

• Lead the rollout of CMMC and FedRAMP program readiness strategies and implementation plans.
• Act as the central coordinator between IT, legal, sourcing, and executive leadership across both the CMMC and FedRAMP programs.
• Own day-to-day program orchestration — running the daily/weekly execution cadence, tracking cross-workstream dependencies, and escalating blockers before they put timelines at risk.
• Prepare the enterprise for external assessments by managing internal gap analyses and remediation planning.
• Liaise with Certified Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs) for CMMC and Third-Party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs) for FedRAMP.
• Establish program scorecards, executive dashboards, and risk management tracking for compliance metrics.
• Drive organizational training and stakeholder engagement.
• Drive adoption and ongoing maintenance of secure handling policies for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), developed in coordination with legal and security teams.
• Lead and orchestrate the FedRAMP authorization process end-to-end, driving the schedule for System Security Plan (SSP) development and control implementation performed by technical/security SMEs against NIST SP 800-53 milestones.
• Coordinate with Third-Party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs), sponsoring agencies, and the FedRAMP PMO, and manage ongoing continuous monitoring obligations post-authorization.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business, computer science, or cybersecurity.
• 5+ years in program management or government contracting, orchestrating cross-functional initiatives across IT, legal, and executive stakeholders.
• Prior experience in a compliance or information security program environment (e.g., CMMC, FedRAMP, NIST 800-series), gained through partnering with SMEs rather than personally performing the technical work.
• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-172, and CMMC standards, as well as NIST SP 800-53 and the FedRAMP authorization process, sufficient to manage subject-matter experts, sequence dependent workstreams, and translate technical risk for executive stakeholders.
• Strong project leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience preparing organizations for third-party or regulatory assessments.

Location: Washington, DC (on-site), but will consider Chicago, IL (on-site)

Clearance/Certifications: Will need to obtain Top Secret Clearance, if doesn't have one already

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

140,000.00 – 155,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –Chicago, IL, Washington, DC

Job Tags:

Public Institutions

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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