Quality & Compliance Manager
Horizon Industries Ltd
$140,000 - $160,000 / year
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Description
Quality & Compliance Manager
Locations: Hybrid --Mondays & Wednesdays @ Vienna, VA
Salary: Various factors are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, education, certifications, and competencies that align with the specified role, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is: $140,000-$160,000
Who we are:
Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area. Founded in 1996, Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) has evolved into a company of highly qualified professionals that provides full-cycle IT consulting and Management support in both the private and public sectors.
Horizon’s culture is based on our core values, and we PRIDE ourselves on a diverse, employee- and family-centric approach.
Who we are looking for:
Horizon is seeking a Quality & Compliance Manager to own our enterprise certification programs, including CMMI maturity levels, ISO standards, and CMMC Level 2 / NIST SP 800-171 compliance. You will keep us audit-ready year-round, support proposals with accurate certification evidence, and work with delivery teams to embed these processes into daily project work.
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain our CMMI appraisals, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and [ISO 20000] certifications, including surveillance and recertification audits
- Lead CMMC Level 2 readiness and sustainment: gap assessments, SSP, POA&Ms, evidence collection, and coordination with the C3PAO
- Maintain the Quality Management System and Information Security Management System, including policies, procedures, and document control
- Plan and conduct internal audits; track findings and corrective actions to closure
- Support capture and proposal teams by validating and documenting certification compliance for RFP responses
- Coach program and project managers on process requirements and tailoring
- Report certification status, risks, and audit metrics to senior leadership
- Stay current on changes to CMMC, DFARS, and ISO/CMMI standards
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Engineering, Business, Quality Management, or a related field
- [7+] years of experience in quality, compliance, or security program management, preferably in federal IT services
- Hands-on experience maintaining at least two of: CMMI, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, CMMC/NIST SP 800-171
- Experience supporting external audits or appraisals
- Strong writing skills for policies, procedures, and proposal inputs
Preferred qualifications
- ISO 9001 and/or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification
- CMMI Associate or Certified CMMI Professional; experience supporting a Lead Appraiser
- Cyber AB Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) or Assessor (CCA)
- CISSP, CISA, or CISM
- Experience with GRC or QMS tools and with proposal support
Why you will love working with us/ Perks
- A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical, dental, vision, and disability)
- a 401k program where you are 100% vested from day one, with an employer match after 90 days.
- An Educational Assistance program.
- A student loan repayment program
- Gym Reimbursement Program.
- Paid Time off
- Dynamics, a passionate, multi-disciplinary team of creative minds to work with, and many more.
Horizon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider all applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
EOE/Vet/Disabled
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
About this role
Horizon Industries, an IT and management consulting firm in the DC area, is looking for someone to lead and maintain their enterprise certification portfolio across CMMI, ISO standards, and CMMC Level 2 compliance. This contract role is hybrid—based in Vienna, Virginia with in-office days on Mondays and Wednesdays—and offers a salary range of $130,000 to $150,000.
Your core responsibility will be owning the full lifecycle of these certifications: managing appraisals and audits, conducting gap assessments, maintaining quality and security management systems, and ensuring the company stays audit-ready year-round. You'll also support the capture and proposal teams by documenting compliance evidence for RFP responses, coach internal teams on process requirements, and report certification status and risks to leadership. This role demands someone who can balance strategic program management with hands-on execution and stay current on evolving standards like DFARS and CMMC requirements.
The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree and at least seven years of experience in quality, compliance, or security program management—ideally in federal IT services. You'll need hands-on experience maintaining at least two of the major certifications listed above and a track record supporting external audits. Preferred qualifications include Lead Auditor certifications, CMMI credentials, CMMC professional certifications, or relevant security certifications like CISSP or CISA. Horizon offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, a 401k with immediate vesting and employer match after 90 days, educational assistance, student loan repayment, and paid time off.
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