Full-Time

Program Manager

Deadline 8/14/27
BlueWater Federal Solutions

BlueWater Federal Solutions

201-500 employees

Federal IT services, systems engineering, PM

Compensation Overview

$160k - $195k/yr

+ 401(k) matching + Employee stock purchase program

No H1B Sponsorship

Suffolk, VA, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Quality Assurance (QA)
Risk Management

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • At least 12 years of Department of Defense program management experience is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience supporting Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, or coalition operations is required.
  • An active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility is required.
  • Experience managing Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information programs is required.
Responsibilities
  • Direct all contract activities and personnel.
  • Manage cost, schedule, staffing, and performance.
  • Serve as the principal liaison with Joint Staff J6 Coalition Interoperability Assurance and Validation leadership.
  • Ensure compliance with Performance Work Statement requirements and deliverables.
  • Lead program reviews, status meetings, and customer briefings.
  • Oversee risk management and quality assurance programs.
  • Coordinate support to Combatant Commands, Services, Agencies, and coalition partners.
  • Monitor staffing readiness and security compliance.
  • Review and approve all reports, assessments, and recommendations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Project Management Professional certification is preferred.
BlueWater Federal Solutions

BlueWater Federal Solutions

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BlueWater Federal Solutions provides IT services to the U.S. federal government, focusing on IT and network engineering and program management. It delivers mission-critical systems through technical solutions and professional services, staffed with full-time personnel on large, multi-year task orders. The company differentiates itself with high CPARS ratings and experience handling sizable contracts, showing reliable performance in sensitive government environments. Its goal is to offer dependable IT, systems engineering, and program management support that helps federal agencies run critical programs efficiently and securely.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

North Carolina

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • DOE awarded BlueWater a $96.8 million IT support contract in March 2026.
  • BlueWater posted active 2026 openings in Tampa, Washington, Colorado Springs, and Florida bases.
  • Its SkillBridge recruiting on February 9, 2026 targets transitioning service members.

What critics are saying

  • BlueWater depends on federal recompetes, so one lost prime contract cuts revenue fast.
  • Indeed reviewers reported contract loss and sub-par pay, pressuring retention and delivery.
  • Tetra Tech can absorb BlueWater after weak performance, ending BlueWater as a standalone employer.

What makes BlueWater Federal Solutions unique

  • Tetra Tech ownership gives BlueWater access to larger federal sales channels and capital.
  • BlueWater runs mission support across defense, intelligence, homeland security, and emergency management.
  • Its NAS Norfolk prime contract covers Navy network, data, messaging, and tactical support.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Company News

Business Wire
Sep 29th, 2020
Tetra Tech Acquires BlueWater Federal Solutions to Broaden High-End Technology Service Offerings

Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a high-end consulting and engineering firm, announced today that it has further expanded its advanced analytics busin