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Air Vehicle Operator 2 - Deployed

Solana Beach, CA

$23 - $28.75/hr

Must meet all DoD Contractor deployment requirements and pass Combat Readiness Course. * Must have ... Work Experience in aviation field in OCONUS (deployed) location. Education / Certifications * Must ...

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San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$120K - $160K/yr

Our AI-powered platform serves Haulers, Producers, and Contractors-optimizing truck routing, loaded ... To scale from $XM to $XXM+ ARR, we need Forward Deployed Engineers who can live at the intersection ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for deployed contractor in California is $41.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $56.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Deployed Contractor is a professional hired to work on-site in a specific location, often internationally or in remote areas, to support a company's operations or government contracts. These roles typically require specialized skills in areas such as security, logistics, IT, or engineering. Deployed Contractors may work under fixed-term contracts and often operate in challenging or high-risk environments. Responsibilities vary by industry but can include maintenance, consulting, training, or operational support.

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To thrive as a Deployed Contractor, you need strong technical expertise in your field, relevant industry certifications, and experience working in dynamic environments such as military, government, or construction projects. Familiarity with specialized software, communication tools, safety protocols, and security clearances (as applicable) is often required. Adaptability, cultural sensitivity, and effective problem-solving are key soft skills for excelling under changing conditions and in diverse team settings. These skills and qualities are critical for maintaining operational effectiveness, safety, and collaboration while working on-site, often in remote or challenging locations.

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As a Deployed Contractor, you can expect to work in varied and sometimes demanding environments, often on-site at client, military, or remote project locations. You will frequently collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including on-site personnel, project managers, and stakeholders from different organizations. Communication and adaptability are essential, as you may need to adjust quickly to new procedures or cultural expectations based on your deployment location. Teamwork is crucial in this role, and you will regularly coordinate with others to meet project goals and ensure smooth operations.

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Infographic showing various Deployed Contractor job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 51% Temporary, and 49% Contract. Highlights an 60% In-person, and 40% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,262 per year, or $41.5 per hour.

Contract Administrator (Deployable)

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

San Diego, CA • On-site

$85K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 11 days ago

U.S. Department Of Defense rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 538 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

28th of 49 rated military and defense

Job description

See below for important information regarding this job.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.
The incumbent will be required to deploy to forward operating austere locations in war zones to perform duties at the will of the Combatant Commander. Typical deployments last from 6-9 months. For more information about DCMA's Deployable program, please visit https://www.dcma.mil/Careers/Deployment-Opportunities/.
Qualifications:A. Basic Contracting Requirement: 1.) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR 2.) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000 are excluded from the requirements of "A" above.
AND
B. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
  • Assisting in reviewing contract requirements, FAR/DFAR clauses, delivery schedules and statements of work.
  • Participating in the negotiation/resolution of contractual issues, modification of contractual agreements, establishing and monitoring financing.
  • Contributing in: the analysis of progress reports, the determination of whether contract data requirements are met, and issuing contract deficiency reports.
  • Providing resolution of incomplete or conflicting data through analysis.
OR
C. Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess:
  • 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.


Positions will be filled at any of the locations listed below:

  • Van Nuys, CA.:$87,061 - $113,185
  • San Diego, CA.: $85,307 - $110,905
Education:

If the position has a minimum education requirement you MUST provide transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at the time of application) to support your educational claims. Or, if you are using education to qualify in lieu of specialized experience you MUST provide transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at the time of application) to support your educational claims. The transcripts must include your name, the name of the college or university, class/course list, completed number of credits/hours, and the date degree conferred (if applicable). Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Licenses must be current at time of application.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

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