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Stantec

Military Operations Analyst

Solana Beach, CA · On-site

$65 - $95/hr

Ability to interface and interact with military pilots to translate operational requirements for documentation in environmental, regulatory, and noise analyses. * Provide support in the development ...

Stantec

Military Operations Analyst

Solana Beach, CA · On-site

Ability to interface and interact with military pilots to translate operational requirements for documentation in environmental, regulatory, and noise analyses. * Provide support in the development ...

SAIC

Military Air Operations Planner

San Diego, CA · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

Military Operations Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance Required: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON ...

SAIC

Military Air Operations Planner

San Diego, CA · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

Military Operations Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance Required: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON ...

Ghostrock LLC

Operations Manager (5827)

San Diego, CA · On-site

Comprehensive working knowledge gained through either military operational experience or extensive test experience of current Tactical Command, Control , Communications, Computers and Intelligence ...

Air Education and Training Command

$125K - $163K/yr

Learn more about this agency Duties Help Plans, conducts, and directs operations research ... Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial ...

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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 closely with other military units and using specialized tools and communication systems. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and knowledge of military procedures are essential for this role.

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Infographic showing various Military 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.

Military Operations Analyst

Stantec

Solana Beach, CA • On-site

$65 - $95/hr

Other

Posted 4 days ago

Stantec rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 84 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

121st of 453 rated engineering

Job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec GS has an opportunity for a full-time Analyst who will specialize in aviation and military training-related issues in support of various planning projects in support of Department of Defense and other clients. The person who fills this position will play an integral part in helping support our nationwide Department of Defense planning programs. Working in a team environment, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and contributing to site visits, data collection, and analysis of impacts and use of Special Use Airspace, training areas, ranges, and other military operations on non-DOD or non-Federal property for environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, encroachment, planning, and other associated studies CONUS and OCONUS. This position will provide important support to planning documentation evaluating potential effects from U.S. military training programs. The successful candidate must have the legal right to work in United States. Certain assignments may require ability to obtain a security clearance.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Analyze data and information related to military training, systems, and technologies to optimize training capacity and safety.
  • Analyze requirements for new aviation platforms and contribute to basing feasibility analyses in terms of airspace management, operational factors, logistics, and technology. Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to airspace management.
  • Ability to interface and interact with military pilots to translate operational requirements for documentation in environmental, regulatory, and noise analyses.
  • Provide support in the development of airspace redesign proposals and air traffic/airspace management strategies.
  • Review and interpret airspace and training area utilization data, schedules, and traffic flow to identify potential improvements or bottlenecks.
  • Prepare and present reports on airspace usage, traffic patterns, and optimization recommendations.
  • Develop and maintain an understanding of military training technologies and trends.
  • Provide expert input to teams supporting planning for military training and training facilities to include live-fire ranges.
  • Utilizing military doctrine and training syllabi, provide expert assistance to teammates from other technical disciplines so that they better understand military clients’ requirements.
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations, and presentation delivery.
  • Provide analytical support to various planning projects
  • Collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure the feasibility and success of team projects.
  • Perform risk assessments and recommend strategies to mitigate potential risks
  • Assist with budget planning and cost projections.
  • Project Management.
  • Ability to obtain FAAST MACA training certification from the FAA for mid-air collision training if necessary.
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