Director, CMMC Consulting & Practice Growth

Clearwater; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearwater seeks a Director, Consulting, CMMC to lead and scale its CMMC consulting practice in the U.S. You will guide strategy, delivery excellence, and team leadership for Level 2/3 assessments, enabling DoD contractors to achieve and maintain compliance.

You will serve as a strategic advisor to clients and internal stakeholders, driving growth, operational excellence, and leadership development. The role emphasizes strategic client management, revenue growth, and large-scale program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (master’s preferred).
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM) and CMMC-related certifications.
• Deep expertise in CMMC 2.0 framework, NIST SP 800-171 (and ideally 800-172).
• Experience delivering gap assessments, mock assessments/audit simulations, certification readiness programs.
• Strong understanding of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and DoD compliance ecosystem.
• Proven ability to lead consulting teams and manage complex client engagements.
• Exceptional executive presence, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with FedRAMP, ISO 27001, or other compliance frameworks preferred.
• Strong business acumen with experience in practice building or P&L ownership.
• Ability to embrace Clearwater’s CLEAR core values and culture.

Responsibilities

• Execute the strategic vision for Clearwater’s consulting practice, driving operational excellence, client satisfaction, and revenue growth.
• Refine service offerings, methodologies, and delivery frameworks for CMMC Level 2/3 certifications and related assessments.
• Prepare and present regular updates to executive leadership on delivery performance and strategic initiatives.
• Drive accountability across the consulting organization for achieving business goals.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to develop go-to-market strategies and thought leadership.
• Build, scale, and continuously improve a high-quality CMMC consulting practice with repeatable methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Client relationship

Executive presence

DoD compliance

CMMC knowledge

Communication

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Clearwater seeks a Director, Consulting, CMMC to lead and scale its CMMC consulting practice in the U.S. You will guide strategy, delivery excellence, and team leadership for Level 2/3 assessments, enabling DoD contractors to achieve and maintain compliance.

You will serve as a strategic advisor to clients and internal stakeholders, driving growth, operational excellence, and leadership development. The role emphasizes strategic client management, revenue growth, and large-scale program