Full-Time

C4A/Engineering Subject Matter Expert

Posted on 8/17/2026

Deadline 8/17/27
BlueWater Federal Solutions

BlueWater Federal Solutions

201-500 employees

Federal IT services, systems engineering, PM

Compensation Overview

$115k - $150k/yr

+ 401(k) match

No H1B Sponsorship

Suffolk, VA, USA

Remote

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Engineering Management (1)
Required Skills
Network Monitoring

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Requirements
  • At least 10 years of experience supporting military operational activities and a minimum of 5 years of C4A or engineering experience.
  • An active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility.
  • Experience managing information technology for diverse networks, including DOW operational unclassified and classified networks, secret-releasable environments with coalition partners, and research, development, testing and evaluation network environments.
  • Experience across the full lifecycle of network operations, including network design and implementation, installation and configuration, monitoring and maintenance, security, documentation, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience as a Project Engineer developing project plans, coordinating engineering, design, and implementation teams, solving technical challenges, communicating with stakeholders, managing project schedules, and overseeing engineering activities.
  • Experience developing and executing technical test cases.
  • Experience performing joint and coalition interoperability testing.
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and Data-Centric Security methodologies for network security design.
Responsibilities
  • Provide senior-level management of planning, preparation, research, coordination, and execution of C4A- and engineering-related tasks while providing analysis and expertise.
  • Develop and deliver detailed analytical reports, procedural workflow visualization products, and briefings.
  • Conduct testing activities as required.
  • Conduct internal training aligned to subject matter expertise.
  • Support sustainment efforts to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and productivity in all assigned tasks.
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