California Military Department Career Opportunities

Welcome to the California Military Department’s careers page! Every role here represents more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team that’s shaping the future.  As you explore our openings, know that we value diversity, innovation, and the unique perspectives each individual brings.  Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey, there’s a place for your in the California Military Department.  

To find out more and see a wide variety of career opportunities in the military, federal, and state employment, click on the tabs below.  

For assistance in posting a Vacancy Announcement to this page, please reach out to the SharePoint Services Team at ng.ca.caarng.list.sharepoint-services-team@army.mil.  

Active Guard Reserve – Army

Application Information:

Effective February 7, 2022, CAARNG AGR accessions process transitions to FTSMCS Jobs. All VA’s prior to this date will be processed the same way, and applications will be submitted through SAFE. Any VA’s posted on or after this date will be posted both this CMD website, and FTSMCS. However, any VA’s posted on or after this date will no longer require applications to be submitted through SAFE but will require applications to be submitted on FTSMCS Jobs. CAC authentication is required for access into FTSMCS. For instructions on how to apply, please click the following link: FTSMCS AGR Jobs Module Instructions (.pdf)

Points of Contact (POC):

SSG Kasandra Terrell
(916) 854-3826
kasandra.terrell.mil@army.mil

Support Links

Active Duty Operational Support

 

Announcement NumberTitleGradeUnitDuty LocationArea of ConsiderationOpportunity TypeClose Date
FTNGD-TRVLAO 22-01 Defense Travel System Voucher Examiner Defense Travel System Voucher Examiner (.pdf)E1-E4Mather, CAMather, CAStatewideADOSUntil Filled
FTNGD-MFH 23-015
Honor Guard Team Member
Honor Guard Team Member (.pdf)E1-E4Military Funeral HonorsSan Jose, CAStatewideADOSUntil Filled
FTNGD-MFH 23-016
Honor Guard Team Member
Honor Guard Team Member (.pdf)E1-E4Military Funeral HonorsDixon, CAStatewideADOSUntil Filled
FTNGD-MFH 23-017
Honor Guard Team Member
Honor Guard Team Member (.pdf)E1-E5Military Funeral HonorsSacramento, CAStatewideADOSUntil Filled
ADOS-49 HRF 006 HRF (Homeland Response Force) Maintenance NCO HRF (Homeland Response Force) Maintenance NCO (.pdf)E6-E749th MP BDE HRF Fairfield, CAFairfield, CA StatewideADOS27 January 2025
ADOS-YRRP 25-01 Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Ops NCO Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Ops NCO (.pdf)E4-E6CHQC, Rancho Cordova, CARancho Cordova, CAStatewideADOSOpen Until Filled
ADOS USPFO 25-001 Operations Officer/NCOOperations Officer/NCO (.pdf)E-7 / CW3Camp Roberts, CACamp Roberts, CAStatewideADOS28 February 2025

Army M-Day Unit Vacancies

Announcement NumberTitleGradeUnitDuty LocationOpportunity TypeClose Date

Active Guard Reserve – Air Force

Point of Contact (POC):

MSgt Michelle Davis
(916) 854-4259
michelle.davis.20@us.af.mil

TSgt Nile Winn
(916) 854-4259
nile.winn@us.af.mil

Support Links

Announcement NumberTitleRankAFSCUnitDuty Location
Area of ConsiderationClose Date
A25-063 Maintenance Management(.docx)E5-E72R271144 FWFresnoNationwide10-Feb-2025
A25-062 Nondestructive Inspection Specialist (.docx)E3-E52A732/2A752/2A772144 FWFresnoNationwide10-Feb-2025
A25-064 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance(.docx)E5-E6 2A373144 FWFresnoNationwide10-Feb-2025
A25-066 Mobility Pilot, C-130J(.docx)O2-O5X11MXX146 AWChannel IslandsNationwide10-Feb-2025
A25-071 Aircraft Structural Maintenance(.docx)E4-E6 2A753/2A773144 FWFresno Nationwide15-Feb-2025
A25-072 Network Operations(.docx)E6-E7 1D751Q/1D771Q144 FWFresno Nationwide15-Feb-2025
A25-075 RPA Sensor Operator (.docx)E5-E6 1U0X1R or 1A1X4F163 ATKWMarch ARBNationwide16-Feb-2025
A25-083 Deputy, Plans & Programming Officer (A5) (.docx)O4-O516R/Any AFSC CA ANG HQRancho CordovaStatewide20-Feb-2025
A25-084 A-Staff Senior Enlisted Leader (.docx)E8-E9Any AFSC CA ANG HQRancho CordovaStatewide20-Feb-2025
A25-045Aerospace Propulsion Superintendent (.docx)E7-E82A671/2A691144 FWFresnoNationwide22-Feb-2025
A25-061Space Sys Operations (.docx)NTE E51C631/1C651/1C671195 WGVandenberg SFBNationwide23-Feb-2025
A25-077Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (.docx)E1-E72A3X5163 ATKWMarch ARBNationwide23-Feb-2025
A25-060 ACFT Fabrication Superintendent (.docx)E7-E8See Announcement146 AWChannel IslandsStatewide24-Feb-2025
A25-068 Sensor Operator SEL (.docx)E8-E91U091 or 1A194163 ATKWMarch ARBStatewide24-Feb-2025
A25-076 Wing Inspector General (.docx)O587G0/Any AFSC 163 ATKWMarch ARBNationwide24-Feb-2025
A25-088 Aerospace Maint Craftsman (.docx)E3-E52A5X1146 AWChannel IslandsStatewide24-Feb-2025
A25-069Commander, 144th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (.docx)O3-O521A3144 FWFresnoWing AGR Only27-Feb-2025
A25-078 Facility Systems (.docx)E4-E73E051/Any AFSC 163 ATKWMarch ARBNationwide1-Mar-2025
A25-081 MPF Superintendent (.docx)E7-E83F071/3F091163 ATKWMarch ARBNationwide1-Mar-2025
A25-079Financial Management Analyst (.docx)E5-E66F031/6F051/6F071195 WGBeale AFBNationwide3-Mar-2025
A25-086Aerospace Propulsion (.docx)E4-E62A671/2A671H129 RQWMoffett ANGBNationwide3-Mar-2025
A25-085Airfield Management (.docx)E7-E81C771144 FWFresnoNationwide5-Mar-2025
A25-080Commander, 195 ISRG (.docx)O5-O6See Announcement195 WGBeale AFBNationwide6-Mar-2025
A25-070Intelligence (.docx)O5See Announcement195 WGBeale AFBNationwide6-Mar-2025
A25-073Material Management (.docx)E7-E82S071/2S091146 AWChannel IslandsNationwide6-Mar-2025
A25-082Base Services Manager (.docx)E7-E83F171/3F191163 ATKWMarch ARBNationwide6-Mar-2025
A25-092All Source Intel Analyst (.docx)E3-E51N0X1163 ATKWMarch ARBNationwide6-Mar-2025
A25-093Aircraft Fuel Systems(.docx)E5-E6 2A654/2A674144 FW DET-1March ARBNationwide6-Mar-2025
A25-096Cyber Defense Operations(.docx)NTE E51D7X1195 WGVandenberg SFBNationwide7-Mar-2025

Air DSG Unit Vacancies

“Effective June 1st Air Force DSG (M-Day) announcements can be found on MyVECTOR Website. Please reference the following job aid for instructions on how to register for a non-CAC Registration: MyVECTOR Registration for Non-CAC Users (.docx)

Counterdrug Task Force

Point of Contact:

Counterdrug HR Team
NGCA-CDTF-CD1-Applications@army.mil
916-369-4987

Applications can also be emailed directly to the CDTF mailbox at: NGCA-CDTF-CD1-Applications@army.mil prior to announcement closing date.

Support Links

Announcement NumberTitleGrade and MOS/AFSCUnitDuty LocationArea of ConsiderationOrganizationClose Date
FTNGD-CD 24-130Paralegal NCO (.pdf)Open to Current CDTF Members OnlyCDTFRancho Cordova, CAStatewideCounterdrugOpen Until Filled
FTNGD-CD 25-01Operations NCO (.pdf)Open to Current CDTF Members OnlyCDTFSan Diego, CAStatewideCounterdrugOpen Until Filled

Counterdrug Task Force (ESAD)

Point of Contact:

Counterdrug HR Team
NGCA-CDTF-CD1-Applications@army.mil
916-369-4987

Announcement NumberTitleMIN/MAX GradeOpportunity TypeDuty LocationArea of ConsiderationUnitClose Date
CDTF-ESAD 2024-06Ground Reconnaissance (.pdf)MOS: Open to All
Min/Max: E1-E6
ESADSan Ysidro, Tecate or CalexicoStatewideCounterdrug Open Until Filled
CDTF-ESAD 2024-23DDRO Specialist (.pdf)MOS: Open to All
Min/Max: E4 – E6
ESADRancho Cordova, CA StatewideCounterdrugOpen Until Filled
CDTF-ESAD 2024-25DDRO Specialist (.pdf)MOS: Open to All
Min/Max: E4 – E6
ESADSan Bruno, CAStatewideCounterdrugOpen Until Filled
CDTF-ESAD 2024-29Criminal Analyst (.pdf)MOS: Open to All
Min/Max: E4 – E6
ESADOakland, CAStatewideCounterdrugOpen Until Filled
CDTF-ESAD 2024-30Ground Reconnaissance (.pdf)MOS: Open to All
Min/Max: E4 – E6
ESADSan Bruno, CAStatewideCounterdrugOpen Until Filled
CDTF-ESAD 2025-02DDRO (.pdf)MOS: Open to All
Max: E6
ESADFort Bragg, CAStatewideCounterdrugOpen Until Filled
CDTF-ESAD 2025-03DDRO (.pdf)MOS: Open to All
Max: E6
ESADLake County or Kelseyville, CAStatewideCounterdrugOpen Until Filled
CDTF-ESAD 2025-04DDRO (.pdf)MOS: Open to All
Max: E6
ESADMendocino CountyStatewideCounterdrugOpen Until Filled
CDTF-ESAD 2025-05DDRO (.pdf)MOS: Open to All
Max: E6
ESADSan Diego, CA / Blythe, CAStatewideCounterdrugOpen Until Filled
CDTF-ESAD 2025-06Analysis Support(.pdf)MOS: Open to All
Max: E6
ESADSan Diego, CAStatewideCounterdrugOpen Until Filled
CDTF-ESAD 2025-07Analysis Support(.pdf)MOS: Open to All
Max: E6
ESADSan Diego, CAStatewideCounterdrugOpen Until Filled
CDTF-ESAD 2025-08Ground Reconnaissance (.pdf)MOS: Open to All
Max: E6
ESADSan Ysidro, Tecate or CalexicoStatewideCounterdrugOpen Until Filled
CDTF-ESAD 2025-09Pilot (.pdf)MOS: 15A / 153M
Max: O3 / CW3
ESADJFTB Los Alamitos, CAStatewideCounterdrugOpen Until Filled

The California Military Department federal employment program provides two unique excepted service career opportunities: Title 5 USC (employee) and Title 32 USC* (dual-status technician).  These opportunities range in all career fields and offer many benefits and incentives for both General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) positions.  

To view our current job openings, please click: USA Jobs (custom search link “California National Guard”) 

*NOTE: Employment under Title 32 – Dual Status Technician requires military membership in the California National Guard.

TIP: To subscribe to the list you are viewing, click “Save this Search” on top of the job openings list. Saving the search will notify you by e-mail whenever anything filtered becomes available. 

For more information on federal employment with the California National Guard, please visit our site at: Human Resources Office | Cal Guard

For assistance with the application, resume or questions please email us at HRO Staffing – Recruitment

FireGuard (Title 32)

Point of Contact (POC):

MAJ Strahan, Ronald A. 
FireGuard OIC
ronald.strahan@us.af.mil

WOC Ngon Cao
FireGuard Readiness NCO
ngon.d.cao.mil@army.mil

Support Links

Announcement NumberTitleGrade and MOS/AFSCDuty LocationArea of ConsiderationOrganizationClose Date
FTNGD-FG 24-01FireGuard Analyst (.pdf)MOS: Fully Qualified in 1Nx AFSC or 35x MOS
Min/Max: E3-E6
Mather, CAStatewideFireGuardOpen until filled.

State Active Duty

Point of Contact (POC):

MSG (CA) Jorge Garcia
jorge.garcia@cmd.ca.gov

Ms. Tericia Andresen
(916) 854-4209
tericia.andresen@cmd.ca.gov

Please submit your SAD applications, as one file, to: SP.SADApplication@cmd.ca.gov

Click the links below for following documents:

Announcement NumberTitleGradeUnitDuty LocationArea of ConsiderationOpportunity TypeClose Date
SAD VA 2024-101 Assistant Deputy General Counsel (SAD O-4) (.pdf)O-3 through O-5Office of the Staff Judge AdvocateConsolidated Headquarters Complex, Rancho CordovaStatewideSADUntil Filled
SAD VA 2025-002 Squad Leader (SAD E-5) (.pdf)E-4 through E-6Discovery Youth ChallaNGe AcademyLathrop, CAStatewideSADUntil Filled
SAD VA 2025-003 Assistant Squad Leader (SAD E-4) (.pdf)E-2 through E-5Discovery Youth ChallaNGe AcademyLathrop, CAStatewideSADUntil Filled
SAD VA 2025-005 Assistant Support NCO (SAD E-4) (.pdf)E-2 through E-5Oakland Military InstituteOakland, CAStatewideSAD2 March 2025
SAD VA 2025-006 Assistant Squad Leader (SAD E-4) (.pdf)E-2 through E-5California Job ChalleNGeLos Alamitos, CAStatewideSAD17 February 2025
SAD VA 2025-007 Platoon Leader (SAD CW2/O-2) (.pdf)WO1 through CW3 and O-1 through O-3Discovery Youth ChalleNGe AcademyLathrop, CAStatewideSAD18 February 2025
SAD VA 2025-011 Security Guard (SAD E-4) (.pdf)E-2 through E-5146 AW/SFSPort Hueneme, CAStatewideSAD10 March 2025
SAD VA 2025-016 Chief of Operations (SAD O-3) (.pdf)O-1 through O-4Office of Strategic CommunicationsRancho Cordova, CAStatewideSAD16 February 2025

State Civil Service (SCS) Employment Information:

If you are interested in applying for a State Civil Service position at the CA Military Department, please go to this link: State Civil Service Positions

Support Links

How to Volunteer for Joint Task Force – Rattlesnake 

Announcement NumberTitleMIN/MAX GradeOpportunity TypeDuty LocationArea of ConsiderationUnitClose Date