Quality, Security & Certification Compliance Manager

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts. As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a talented Quality, Security & Certification Compliance Manager to join our growing team.

• Own and manage compliance with: 
• ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 27001)
• CMMI maturity levels
• CMMC / NIST SP 800-171 requirements
• Act as the primary coordinator for: 
• Certification audits
• Surveillance reviews
• Appraisals and assessments

• Develop and maintain: 
• Policies and procedures supporting certification frameworks
• Control documentation and audit artifacts
• Coordinate gap assessments, mock audits, and remediation plans.
• Track certification timelines, renewals, and readiness milestones.

• Work with: 
• IT and security teams
• HR and training
• Contracts and compliance
• Program management
• Ensure certification controls align with: 
• Contractual obligations
• Proposal representations
• Customer and agency expectations

• Support proposal teams by validating and documenting certification compliance.
• Advise leadership on certification-related risks, costs, and contractual impacts.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Engineering, Business, Quality Management, or a related field
• 5+
• years of experience in compliance, governance, quality, or security program management

• ISO certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 27001)
• CMMI appraisals or maturity level maintenance
• CMMC Level 2 readiness or assessment

• NIST SP 800‑171 Rev. 2
• Audit and assessment processes
• Policy, procedure, and control documentation
• Experience coordinating audits, appraisals, or third‑party assessments
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with IT, Security, HR, Contracts, and Program Teams
• Strong documentation and process‑management skills

Lynker is a growing, employee owned business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

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