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Cortina is a government contractor providing technical professional services. But we are so much more than that! For approximately every three employees brought on to support the government, we hire an individual from an under-resourced, developing community and train them to enter the professional job market.\nCortina is very proud of the reach-back it offers to the local community. Not only that, we LOVE our employees and do all we can to ensure they have a great work experience. Come join a company that believes in being a part of something bigger than themselves!\nJob Description:\nCortina Solutions is seeking ahigh-impact Lead Modeling and Simulation Engineerto lead the execution of a complex contract supporting theNaval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD). You must be ready toown the mission, overseeing complex, multi-domain efforts thatshape the future of naval warfare technology. 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