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Recruiter (Contract Position)

Continental Tide Defense Systems, Inc.
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/14/2025
Job Title: Recruiter (Contract Position)
Location: Preferred onsite in Norfolk, VA; remote flexibility available
Duration: 3 Months

Company Overview:
Continental Tide Defense Systems, Inc. (Continental Tide) is an industry leader, providing engineering and industrial services to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Continental Tide Defense Systems, Inc. (Continental Tide) is an industry leader, providing engineering and industrial services to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other DoD organizations. At Continental Tide, we understand that a great company culture is one where employees know their voice is heard, no matter what their title is, and letting them grow in their role as the company does. We want to provide our employees with the opportunity to learn, be challenged and be in a position where they can succeed, develop new skills, and do things they wouldn't have the opportunity to do elsewhere. Our fast-paced and challenging environment, employees here at Continental Tide can catapult themselves to the top and we’re looking for 'the best at what they do' to join our team and help us grow!

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Recruiter to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of engineering, industrial, and technical services sectors, with a strong preference for those familiar with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Department of Defense (DoD) organizations. If you have a passion for identifying top-tier talent and have experience in these areas, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Talent Acquisition and Strategy Development:
  • Develop and implement recruitment strategies tailored to the specific needs of our niche sectors.
  • Maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates to meet both current and anticipated business needs.
Sourcing and Engagement:
  • Use a mix of traditional and innovative methods to identify and attract potential candidates.
  • Build and maintain networks through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups, and other channels.
Candidate Evaluation:
  • Conduct thorough screening processes to assess the qualifications, experience, and cultural fit of potential candidates.
  • Coordinate and oversee the interview process, ensuring all stakeholders are appropriately prepared and informed.
Relationship Management:
  • Foster long-term relationships with potential candidates, ensuring a positive candidate experience regardless of hiring outcome.
  • Engage with hiring managers to understand departmental needs, providing updates and feedback throughout the recruitment process.
Industry Expertise:
  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends, changes, and requirements within the sectors of focus.
  • Attend industry conferences, workshops, and other events to ensure continuous learning and network growth.
Administrative Duties:
  • Maintain accurate and organized records of all candidates, hiring manager interactions, and other recruitment activities.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company-specific regulations related to hiring and employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in recruiting, with a strong emphasis on programmatic, engineering, industrial, and technical services recruitment.
  • Demonstrable experience recruiting for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Department of Defense (DoD) organizations is preferred.
  • Construction and/or Project Management recruiting experience is a plus.
  • Proficient in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment technologies.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform the essential job duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employee or others. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



Benefits:
Continental Tide offers an empowering professional environment in a culture that emphasizes teamwork, shared responsibility for company and client success, and personal growth. We offer competitive wages in salaried and hourly positions, educational opportunities, competitive employee benefit options, and 401K plan with company match.


Apply Today:
If you’re ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our mission to deliver quality solutions to the Fleet.

Continental Tide is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify and U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. Continental Tide prohibits discrimination against any protected class from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. Consistent with these obligations, Continental Tide also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Continental Tides Defense Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran”.

“This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.”

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