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What is considered a military operation?

A military operation is a coordinated activity conducted by armed forces to achieve strategic or tactical objectives, such as combat missions, peacekeeping, or humanitarian assistance. These operations involve planning, logistics, and the use of various military skills and equipment, often under specific rules of engagement and command structures.

What is the difference between Military Operations vs Military Logistics?

AspectMilitary OperationsMilitary Logistics
Required CredentialsMilitary training, specialized operational coursesSupply chain management, logistics certifications
Work EnvironmentField, combat zones, command centersWarehouses, supply depots, planning offices
Employer & Industry UsageMilitary branches, defense agenciesMilitary support units, defense contractors

Military Operations involve planning and executing combat and strategic missions, focusing on battlefield tactics. Military Logistics centers on managing supplies, transportation, and resource distribution to support military activities. While both roles are essential to military success, Operations focus on action and strategy, whereas Logistics emphasizes resource management and support functions.

What does a military operations officer do?

A military operations officer plans, coordinates, and oversees military missions and activities to ensure strategic objectives are met. They analyze intelligence, develop operational plans, and manage resources, often working with various units and using specialized tools. Strong leadership, communication skills, and knowledge of military procedures are essential for this role.
What are the most commonly searched types of Military Operations jobs in California? The most popular types of Military Operations jobs in California are:
What cities in California are hiring for Military Operations jobs? Cities in California with the most Military Operations job openings:
Infographic showing various Military Operations job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Operations Conductor (Military Operations Analyst 2)

Huntington Ingalls Industries

Coronado, CA • On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Requisition Number: 28477
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $65,605.00 - $95,014.40
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies' Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.
As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination-not readiness in piece-parts.
For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems-from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers-HII ensures a high state of readiness.
HII supports the Department of Energy's national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients' toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.
Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:
  • Know & Grow Your People - Commit to learning and supporting team success.
  • Build Relationships - Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
  • Take Ownership - Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
  • Customer First - Focus on the mission and those we serve.
  • Shape the Future - Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
  • Act with Urgency - Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
Job Description
Mission Technologies - A division of HII currently has an opportunity for an Operations Conductor for the Southern California Tactical Training Range (SCTTR) in support of Fleet Operations.
The individual in this position should have expertise in Integrated and Sustainment Phase Training requirements for Naval forces assigned to the Commander U.S. THIRD Fleet and have extensive knowledge and understanding of Undersea Warfare exercise requirements. Prospective candidates should have excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
Position requires flexibility to work occasional non-standard work hours and work weeks of more than 40 hours to meet business, customer, and contractual requirements. Additionally, position requires flexibility as duties and responsibilities may be adjusted to meet business, customer, and contractual requirements.
Essential Job Responsibilities
  • Communicate and control the activity of all participants in the assigned exercise.
  • Control the recovery and launch of all mobile USW targets employed on the Southern California Tactical Training Range (SCTTR).
  • Control the recovery of all aerial and surface assets utilized for recovery of torpedoes.
  • Ensure surveillance assets are utilized efficiently, and exercise safety is observed including operating the surveillance radar system.
  • Has a console for communicating with all participants on the Southern California Tactical Training Range (SCTTR) as well as all SCTTR staff members.
  • Operate assigned equipment and maintain a Tactical Log.
  • Support exercises from the Exercise Control Facility on NAS North Island.
  • As directed by the Exercise Coordinator, the OC will assist in event planning or briefing.

Minimum Qualifications
  • 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field or
  • 0 years experience with Masters in related field or
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
  • Extensive experience in analysis of USW exercise operations.
  • Extensive experience in acoustics, sonar, radar, or in-water tracking systems.
  • Extensive experience in observation and analysis of test operations where ship and aircraft control is critical.
  • Active Secret Clearance with the ability to maintain.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Requirements
  • Navy Air Incercept Controller or Anti-Submarine Air Controller with current qualifications within two years, or actively engaged in air control within the last two years is desired.
  • Knowledge of Navy operational and administrative procedures and directives.
  • Experience with LINK-16 and/or LVC operations is a plus.

Physical Requirements
May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.

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Our 44,000-strong team includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence and machine learning experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Here you'll find a collaborative environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs that span our shipbuilding apprentice schools in Virginia and Mississippi to tuition reimbursement programs that support continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Our values of integrity, safety, respect, engagement, responsibility and performance are the foundation of HII's ethical culture that inspires employees to do the right thing each day, regardless of the circumstances.


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