Initial state
The organization received a compliance mandate from Raytheon requiring:
- CMMC Level 1 readiness within 30 days
- CMMC Level 2 progression within 6 months
The client already had some prior NIST and compliance exposure, but operational maturity was limited. Existing documentation, technical evidence, and ownership accountability were fragmented across teams and systems. Internal IT support consisted primarily of a single part-time IT resource.
Intervention
Worked directly with internal stakeholders and the client’s part-time IT personnel to establish an accelerated compliance execution plan.
Key activities included:
- Achieved CMMC Level 1 readiness within the required 30-day window
- Immediately initiated Level 2 alignment activities following Level 1 completion
- Created a control-by-control evidence registry tied to accountable owners
- Standardized screenshot, ticket, and log collection procedures
- Centralized documentation and audit artifact management
- Introduced recurring evidence quality reviews and remediation tracking
- Built repeatable operational workflows that reduced dependency on tribal knowledge
Business impact
- Met Raytheon’s immediate supplier compliance timeline requirements
- Reduced last-minute remediation pressure before external assessments
- Improved visibility into compliance readiness for leadership stakeholders
- Enabled a lean internal IT function to support ongoing compliance operations
- Accelerated onboarding and operational handoffs through standardized evidence practices
- Established a scalable foundation for continued CMMC Level 2 progression