diff --git a/terraform/state_machine_definition.tpl b/terraform/state_machine_definition.tpl
index 547a558..98a86be 100644
--- a/terraform/state_machine_definition.tpl
+++ b/terraform/state_machine_definition.tpl
@@ -460,7 +460,7 @@
                 "task_config": {
                   "collection": "{$.collection_name}",
                   "granule_ur": "{$.granule_ur}",
-                  "cnm": "{$.cnm}",
+                  "cnm": "{$.cnm.Payload.payload}",
                   "pobit_audit_bucket": "${PobitAuditBucket}",
                   "cumulus_message": {
                     "input": "{$}"