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CALIBRE Systems, Inc.

Joint Planner

Fort Irwin, CA · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Invite Joint Service and/or Coalition Partner unit representatives to the Initial Planning ... Verify Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) Deliverables received * Brief Team Chief, 12 CTS ...

CALIBRE Systems

$75K - $95K/yr

Invite Joint Service and/or Coalition Partner unit representatives to the Initial Planning ... Prepare Operations Plan, Warning Order and Operations Order products. * Review Master Air Attack ...

CALIBRE

Joint Planner

Fort Irwin, CA

$75K - $95K/yr

Invite Joint Service and/or Coalition Partner unit representatives to the Initial Planning ... Prepare Operations Plan, Warning Order and Operations Order products. * Review Master Air Attack ...

G2IT

Naval Operations Lead

San Diego, CA · On-site

$225K/yr

S. Navy or Joint operational experience in Command and Control (C2), Naval Fires, and maritime planning while also bringing a strong understanding of modern DevSecOps, cloud technologies, and ...

G2IT

Naval Operations Lead

San Diego, CA · On-site

$225K/yr

S. Navy or Joint operational experience in Command and Control (C2), Naval Fires, and maritime planning while also bringing a strong understanding of modern DevSecOps, cloud technologies, and ...

Bowhead

Current Operations (CUOPS) Planner

Lompoc, CA · On-site

$165K - $185K/yr

Responsibilities Provide current and future joint operational support utilizing the Joint Publication 3.0 and 5.0 series. Contribute to ensuring the S3 is ready to conduct joint space operations and ...

Bowhead

Current Operations (CUOPS) Planner

Lompoc, CA · On-site

$165K - $185K/yr

Responsibilities Provide current and future joint operational support utilizing the Joint Publication 3.0 and 5.0 series. Contribute to ensuring the S3 is ready to conduct joint space operations and ...

Bowhead

Current Operations (CUOPS) Planner

Lompoc, CA · On-site

$165K - $185K/yr

Contribute to ensuring the S3 is ready to conduct joint space operations and deliver space capability expertise in accordance with the Commander's objectives • Manage and track the Current ...

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How much do joint operations jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for joint operations in California is $25.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $29.90 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are joint operations?

Joint Operations refer to coordinated military activities conducted by forces from two or more branches of a nation's armed services, such as the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. These operations are aimed at achieving a common objective through integrated planning, command, and execution. The goal is to maximize effectiveness by leveraging the unique capabilities of each service branch, ensuring seamless cooperation and communication. Joint Operations are essential in modern warfare and disaster response, as they allow for greater flexibility, efficiency, and resource sharing among the participating forces.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in joint operations?

To excel in Joint Operations, you need a solid understanding of military strategy, operational planning, and interagency coordination, often supported by advanced military education and relevant operational experience. Familiarity with command and control (C2) systems, secure communications platforms, and specialized joint operations planning tools is crucial. Strong leadership, decision-making, and cross-cultural communication skills set top performers apart in this field. These capabilities are essential for ensuring seamless collaboration, mission success, and effective response in complex, multi-force environments.

How do professionals in joint operations typically collaborate with different branches or agencies during missions?

Professionals in Joint Operations often work in multidisciplinary teams that include members from various military branches or government agencies. Effective collaboration requires clear communication, standardized procedures, and a strong understanding of each organization's capabilities and protocols. Regular joint training exercises and briefings are common, helping to build trust and streamline coordination during real-world missions. This collaborative environment not only enhances mission success but also provides opportunities for team members to develop broader operational and leadership skills.

What is the difference between Joint Operations vs Military Operations?

AspectJoint OperationsMilitary Operations
CredentialsMilitary personnel with various branch certificationsSame as joint, often requiring specialized military training
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, multi-branch military settingsVaries from combat zones to strategic planning centers
UsageCoordination among multiple military branchesSingle branch or overall military strategy

Joint Operations involve coordinated efforts across multiple military branches, emphasizing collaboration and interoperability. Military Operations refer to specific actions conducted by a single branch or the entire military. While both require military credentials and operate in military environments, Joint Operations focus on multi-branch coordination, whereas Military Operations can be branch-specific.

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Infographic showing various Joint Operations job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,874 per year, or $25.9 per hour.

Joint Operations Sheduler

San Diego, CA • On-site

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
Engineering Professional Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$150K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

MTSI is seeking a Joint Operations Scheduler to support a key joint development program. The Joint Operations Scheduler is responsible for creating, maintaining, reporting, and managing a comprehensive program schedule that captures planning and execution progress. The scheduler will develop timelines, identify resource conflicts, monitor progress, perform critical path analysis, and support multi-service experimentation planning, resourcing, and execution.
Responsibilities
  • Capture planning details in the scheduling tool, including tasks, activities, deliverables, timelines, event-level requirements, and levels of effort.
  • Ensure schedule structure aligns with government and industry best practices (GAO-16-89G, Schedule Assessment Guide).
  • Engage with engineering, operations, logistics, and service stakeholders to collect planning data and maintain situational awareness across product development, capability deployment, and joint experimentation activities.
  • Coordinate information across geographically dispersed teams to maintain synchronization.
  • Identify and schedule resources to ensure balanced capacity and minimize conflicts across development, deployment, experimentation, and joint exercises.
  • Identify required systems, equipment, cloud/on-prem resources, networks, and infrastructure needed to support experimentation, and integrate them into the IMS.
  • Identify and report cost and schedule risks; propose mitigation strategies beyond simple schedule adjustments.
  • Develop, integrate, and manage scheduling activities that comply with program or product requirements.
  • Perform schedule updates, recovery planning, and "what-if" analysis for development, deployment, and event execution.
  • Monitor execution toward milestones, technical readiness criteria, integration timelines, and key events.
  • Develop schedules that effectively communicate across all levels of the project team and leadership.
  • Support data collection and timeline interpretation for leadership briefs and program reviews.
  • Conduct critical path, schedule slack, and predecessor/successor analyses
  • Perform Schedule Risk Assessments.
  • Develop schedule metrics aligned with the Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RTVM) and recommend updates to improve program monitoring and reporting.

Required Experience
  • 18+ years of experience.
  • 5+ years of experience providing program management services within a PMO.
  • 3+ years of experience developing schedules within project management services.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, JIRA, and related scheduling tools.
  • Experience developing and applying Work Breakdown Structures (level 4).
  • Experience developing and managing Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
  • Ability to learn and apply technical concepts, including integration environments and cloud/on-prem resources.
  • Strong analytical, critical-thinking, data-mining, and communication skills.
  • Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to coordinate across military, government civilian, and contractor personnel.

Desired Experience
  • Prior military or government experience in joint planning or technical operations.
  • Experience supporting or employing JFN, CJADC2, or other advanced joint C2/fires systems.

Required Education
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, operations research, national security studies, or a related field.

Work Schedule
  • Ability to work within JMIE PM schedule requirements; schedule varies based on task criticality.
  • Ability to perform onsite work in secure facilities at least 75% of the time.

Required Clearance
• TS/SCI
The pay range for this position in is $150,000/year to $180,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.
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