Quality & Compliance Manager

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 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

Requirements

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

Nice to have

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

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical, dental, vision, and disability); 401k program with 100% vesting from day one and employer match after 90 days; Educational Assistance program; Student loan repayment program; Gym Reimbursement Program; Paid Time Off