Program Manager

About Us

Cortina is a government contractor providing technical professional services. We are dedicated to supporting the government and also invest in the local community by hiring individuals from under-resourced, developing communities and training them to enter the professional job market. Cortina is proud of its reach-back to the community and strives to ensure a great work experience for all employees.

Job Description

Cortina Solutions is seeking a high-impact Program Manager to lead and oversee the execution of a complex contract supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD).

Responsibilities

• Leadership and coordination. Inspire and align cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to achieve mission objectives while managing stakeholder relations.
• Program management. Oversee planning, execution, and risk management to deliver complex projects on time and within scope.
• Technical and operational input. Integrate technical expertise and operational insight to shape M&S, engineering, and tactics solutions to meet mission needs.
• Compliance and reporting. Ensure strict compliance with contractual, regulatory, and security requirements by maintaining transparent and accurate reporting.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in technical or operational program management. Navy experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of M&S and Tactics development to include mission, training, and engineering simulations; fleet certification and post-mission analysis; and concept of operations (CONOPS) development.
• Software development experience using languages such as C#, C++, React, Qt, Python, or MATLAB; proficiency in Agile or DevSecOps ecosystems is required.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity policies and frameworks, including Risk Management Framework development.
• U.S. Citizenship is mandatory. Candidates are required to have an active DoD Secret clearance upon hire and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Naval surface, littoral, special, and/or mine warfare operations, tactics development, and Fleet support.
• Knowledge of existing Navy Surface Warfare and Mine Warfare M&S tools.
• Familiarity with Quality Management System standards (e.g., ISO 9001:2015) and Safety Program implementation.
• Experience with training development and delivery for military personnel.

Benefits

• BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance
• VSP Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Compatible Health Plan
• Flexible spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Flexible PTO
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Company Match on Employee Non-Profit Donations

Primary Location

Panama City, FL. Travel (CONUS or OCONUS) may be required.

Pay

This position is contingent on contract award.

Schedule

N/A