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Program Manager

Continental Tide Defense Systems
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/27/2025
Job Description:

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, 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. In our fast-paced and challenging environment, employees here at Continental Tide can catapult themselves to the top and were looking for "the best at what they do" to join our team and help us grow.

Strong attention to detail is essential as you will be fully engaged from the first day. We offer competitive wages in salaried and hourly positions, educational opportunities, competitive employee benefit options, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match. We are always looking for top-talent and we look forward to innovative thinkers and team-players joining our company!

  • Please note that due to the anticipated volume of responses, we will contact only those candidates who most closely match our requirements. Only local candidates will be considered. Veteran and retired candidates welcome!

Job Description:

Continental Tide is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support our Fleet Services Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for program execution of ship Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) or electronic system projects and client management.

Required Experience:

Essential duties & responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :

  • Local Program Manager representative for Continental Tide across the entire business line
  • Responsible for client management, to include but not limited to maintaining CDRLs (CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST), schedules, and budget.
  • Oversees and directs "Program-level" and/or multiple "Project-level" initiatives within the constructs of corporate initiatives and directives.
  • Prepares Status Reports and works to ensure plans adhere to contract specifications and overall corporate goals.
  • Ensures compliance with all contract requirements and allocates all appropriate resources.
  • Develop proposal responses, overall project estimates, including "Condition Found" reporting cost efforts and prepare status reports.
  • Lead and direct work of employees assigned to projects.
  • Assist project execution by streamlining processes from award to project planning (kick-off meetings, team compositions, personnel, schedules, etc) and ensuring the Project Manager/Lead is fully prepared to transition into the process and take the lead.
  • Assist and support the work of other Continental Tide employees including multiple Project / Program Managers and a variety of tasks.
  • Work with Continental Tide Senior Management and Department heads on strategic initiatives and identification of growth opportunities.
  • Perform duties outside of specialty to complete work assignment.
  • Prepares Status Reports and works to ensure plans adhere to contract specifications and overall corporate goals.
  • Demonstrates deep expertise in industry concepts, best practices, and methodologies.
  • Leverages extensive experience and sound judgment to strategically plan and achieve objectives.

Requirements:

  • Must possess a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Business Administration or 10 years of experience working with HM&E systems or electronic systems aboard US Navy ships
  • Familiar with FAR clauses and contract management
  • Ability to develop proposal responses (IDIQ / Seaport-e) is a must
  • Ability to read and interpret NAVSEA Standard Items and ship specifications
  • Must have or have the ability to obtain SECRET clearance
  • Must have the ability to obtain base access and security credentials
  • Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.
  • Due to export control regulations, this role is open to U.S. citizens only.

Additional Requirements:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrate problem-solving, decision-making skills, and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and execute multiple assigned tasks simultaneously
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Physical Requirements:

  • Exposure to open-air environments, including noisy, hot, and cold conditions.
  • Required to visit project sites aboard ships and rigs, both onshore and offshore.
  • Must wear various types of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hearing, eye, head, and hand protection, as required.
  • Site visits may involve standing on a variety of surfaces and angles, bending, crouching, and climbing over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge or boat structural components.
  • Exposure to sound levels exceeding 100 decibels.
  • Must possess sufficient visual acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and night vision to inspect marine components and systems, identify defects or irregularities, and safely operate tools and equipment.
  • May work in confined spaces with limited ventilation.
  • Requires prolonged periods of sedentary work, including sitting and/or standing.
  • May be required to operate machinery, power tools, and/or heavy equipment.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively to exchange and comprehend information.
  • Frequent exposure to extreme weather conditions, including high heat and extreme cold.
  • Must be able to lift and carry 30 lbs. or more, depending on the task requirements.

Benefits:

Continental Tide offers an empowering professional environment in a culture that stresses 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.

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.

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.

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.

To be considered you must apply by going to www.continentaltide.com

See all of our latest opportunities at www.continentaltide.com or follow us on our LinkedIn page at www.linkedin.com/company/continental-tide-defense-systems.

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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