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.
- Army Active Guard Reserve
- Army Active Duty Operational Support
- Army M-Day Unit Vacancies
- Air Active Guard Reserve
- Air DSG Unit Vacancies
- Counterdrug Task Force
- Counterdrug Task Force (ESAD)
- Federal Employment (Title 5 and Title 32)
- State Active Duty
- State Civil Service
- Task Force Rattlesnake
- Work For Warriors
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 April Hardwick
(916) 854-3826
april.m.hardwick2.mil@army.mil
Support Links
Announcement Number Title Grade Unit Duty Location Area of Consideration Opportunity Type Close Date
23-188 RECRUITING & RETENTION NCO(.pdf) E4 - E7
00F3CAARNG RRB (-) MULTIPLE STATEWIDE OTOT Open Until Filled
23-191 AMMUNITION SUPPLY POINT NCOIC(.pdf) E6 - E7
IMMDET 1, JFHQ-CA (USPFO) CAMP ROBERTS, CA 93451 STATEWIDE OTOT Open Until Filled
003-24 SUPPLY SERGEANT(.pdf) E4(P) - E6
92Y3O330 MP CO
ONTARIO CA 91764 STATEWIDE AGR 11 November 2023
004-24 SUPPLY SERGEANT(.pdf) E4(P) - E6
92Y3O270 MP CO SACRAMENTO, CA 95828 STATEWIDE AGR 11 November 2023
006-24 #1 RQ-7 TECHNICAL INSPECTOR (TI)(.pdf) E4 - E5
15E2ODET 1 CO D 578 BEB (TUAS) CAMP ROBERTS, CA 93426 NATIONWIDE AGR 18 November 2023
008-24 #1 HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVER/ ADMIN NCO(.pdf) E4 - E5
88M2O1072 TRANS MDM TRK CO (PLS) FRESNO, CA 93727 STATEWIDE AGR 18 November 2023
010-24 RANGE OFFICER (RANGE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY)(.pdf) O3 - O4
01ACAARNG MNVR TRNG CTR (-) CAMP ROBERTS, CA 93451 STATEWIDE AGR 25 November 2023
011-24 HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVER(.pdf) E4 - E5
88M2OCO E 40 BSB (BEB) (DISTR) SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 STATWIDE AGR 25 November 2023
012-24 CBRN NCO(.pdf) E5(P) - E6
74D3O
SQI R9TH WMD CST LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 STATEWIDE AGR 25 November 2023
013-24 HUMAN RESOURCES SGT(.pdf) E4 - E6
42A2ODET 1, CAARNG MNVR TRNG CTR SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405 STATEWIDE AGR 18 November 2023
014-24 PROPERTY BOOK NCO(.pdf) E4 - E5
92Y2OHHC & SPECIAL TROOPS BN 224 SUS BDE LONG BEACH, CA 90822 STATEWIDE AGR 17 November 2023
016-24 S1/S4(.pdf) O2 - O3
12AHHC 578 BEB MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266 STATEWIDE AGR 02 December 2023
017-24 OPERATIONS OFFICER/ DETACHMENT CDR(.pdf) O2 - O3
14A
ASI T3DET 1, HHB 100 MISSILE DEFENSE BDE VANDENBERG SFB CA 93437 NATIONWIDE - AKARNG, CAARNG, COARNG ONLY. ON-BOARD AGR ONLY. AGR 09 December 2023
Active Duty Operational Support
Announcement Number Title Grade Unit Duty Location Area of Consideration Opportunity Type Close Date
FTNGD-TRVLAO 22-01 Defense Travel System Voucher Examiner Defense Travel System Voucher Examiner (.pdf) E1-E4 Mather, CA Mather, CA Statewide ADOS Until Filled
FTNGD-MFH 24-001
Military Funeral Honors NCOIC
Military Funeral Honors NCOIC (.pdf) E8-E9 Military Funeral Honors Sacramento, CA Statewide ADOS Until Filled
FTNGD-MFH 23-015
Honor Guard Team Member Honor Guard Team Member (.pdf) E1-E4 Military Funeral Honors San Jose, CA Statewide ADOS Until Filled
FTNGD-MFH 23-016
Honor Guard Team Member
Honor Guard Team Member (.pdf) E1-E4 Military Funeral Honors Dixon, CA Statewide ADOS Until Filled
FTNGD-MFH 23-017
Honor Guard Team Member
Honor Guard Team Member (.pdf) E1-E5 Military Funeral Honors Sacramento, CA Statewide ADOS Until Filled
Army M-Day Unit Vacancies
| Announcement Number | Title | Grade | Unit | Duty Location | Opportunity Type | Close Date |
Active Guard Reserve – Air Force
Point of Contact (POC):
MSgt Michelle Davis
(916) 854-4259
michelle.davis.20@us.af.mil
SSgt Nile Winn
(916) 854-4259
nile.winn@us.af.mil
Support Links
VA Announcement # Title Rank AFSC Unit Duty Location
Area of Consideration Close Date
A24-027 AFCT Strc Maint (.docx) E4-E5 2A753 144 FW Fresno CA Nationwide 29-Nov-2023
A24-028 AFCT Armament Sys (.docx) E3-E6 2W1X1 144 FW Fresno CA Nationwide 29-Nov-2023
A24-031 Crypt Analysis (.docx) E6-E7 1N472 195 WG Beale AFB Nationwide 30-Nov-2023
A24-033 Financial Mgmt Comp (.docx) E2-E6 6F071 144 FW Fresno CA Nationwide 2-Dec-2023
A24-034 Inspections Coordinator (.docx) E6(P)-E7 Any AFSC 146 AW Channel Islands Statewide 6-Dec-2023
A24-044 Airfield Management (.docx) E6-E7 1C771 146 AW Channel Islands Wing Only 6-Dec-2023
A24-037 Security Forces Journeyman (.docx) E1-E5 3P031 144 FW Fresno CA Statewide 7-Dec-2023
A24-041 Intelligence Analyst (.docx) E4-E6 1N0X1 163 ATKW March ARB Nationwide 8-Dec-2023
A24-048 Squadron Commander (.docx) NTE O5 13S3 Statewide Vanderberg SFB Statewide 12-Dec-2023
A24-039 Contracting Specialist (.docx) E7-E8 6C0X1/Any AFSC 163 ATKW March ARB Nationwide 15-Dec-2023
A24-040 Contracting Specialist (.docx) E3-E6 6C0X1 163 ATKW March ARB Nationwide 15-Dec-2023
A24-043 Administration (.docx) E3-E6 3F531 144 FW Fresno CA Nationwide 17-Dec-2023
A24-042 Fighter Pilot (.docx) O4-O5 11F3X 144 FW March ARB Nationwide 17-Dec-2023
A24-055 Chief of Wing Safety(.docx) O4-O5 11XX or 18XX 163 ATKW March ARB Wing Only 17-Dec-2023
A24-046 Security Forces Journeyman (.docx) E5-E6 3P071 146 AW 146 AW Wing Only 18-Dec-2023
A24-013 Director of Staff - Commander (.docx) O5(P) - O6 97E0/Any AFSC CA ANG HQ Rancho Cordova, CA Statewide 20-Dec-2023
A24-038 Fighter Pilot (.docx) O5 011F3F 144 FW Fresno CA Statewide 20-Dec-2023
A24-047 Electronic Integrated System (.docx) E7 2A72 129 RQW Moffett FAF Wing AGR Only 20-Dec-2023
A24-032 Aerospace Propulsion (.docx) E3-E5 2A651F 144 FW Fresno CA Nationwide 21-Dec-2023
A24-009 Aircraft Fuel Sys(.docx) E4-E6 2A6X4 144 FW Fresno CA Nationwide 27-Dec-2023
A24-051 Administration (.docx) E6-E7 3F571 146 AW Channel Islands Nationwide 29-Dec-2023
A24-052 Intelligence Officer (.docx) O1-O4 14NX 163 ATKW March ARB Nationwide 29-Dec-2023
A24-054 Operations Superintendent (.docx) E7-E8 3P051 163 ATKW March ARB Nationwide 29-Dec-2023
A24-056 Pararescue - PJ/Team Leader(.docx) NTE E7 1Z1X1 129 RQW Moffett ANGB Nationwide 27-Dec-2023
A24-020 Space Systems Operations (.docx) NTE E5 1C6X1 195 WG Vandenberg SFB Nationwide 30-Sep-2024
Air DSG Unit Vacancies
| Unit | Title | Rank | AFSC | Duty Location | Close Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA ANG HQ | Paralegal (.docx) | E5/E7 | 5J071 | Multiple: See Job | Open Until Filled |
| CA ANG HQ | Judge Advocate (.docx) | O4/O5 | 51J3 | Multiple: See Job | Open Until Filled |
| CA ANG HQ | Judge Advocate (.docx) | O3/O4 | 51J3 | Multiple: See Job | Open Until Filled |
| 144FW (AMXS) | Aircraft Armament Systems (.docx) | E1/E6 | 2W1X1 | Fresno | Open Until Filled |
| 144FW (MXS) | Munitions Systems (.docx) | E1/E5 | 2W1X1 | Fresno | Open Until Filled |
| 144FW (OSF) | Weather (.docx) | E1/E7 | 1W0X1 | Fresno | Open Until Filled |
| 144FW (AMXS) | Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (.docx) | E1/E6 | 2A3X3 | Fresno | Open Until Filled |
| 144FW (MXS) | Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (.docx) | E1/E6 | 2A3X3 | Fresno | Open Until Filled |
| 144FW (AMXS) | Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics (.docx) | E1/E6 | 2A3X4 | Fresno | Open Until Filled |
| 144FW (MXS) | Aerospace Propulsion (.docx) | E1/E6 | 2A6X1 | Fresno | Open Until Filled |
| 144FW (MXS) | Aircrew Egress Systems (.docx) | E1/E6 | 2A6X3 | Fresno | Open Until Filled |
| 144FW (MXS) | Aircraft Fuel Systems (.docx) | E1/E6 | 2A6X4 | Fresno | Open Until Filled |
| 144FW (MXS) | Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems (.docx) | E1/E5 | 2A6X6 | Fresno | Open Until Filled |
| 144FW (MXS) | Aircraft Metals Technology (.docx) | E1/E5 | 2A7X1 | Fresno | Open Until Filled |
| 144FW (MXS) | Nondestructive Inspection (.docx) | E1/E5 | 2A7X2 | Fresno | Open Until Filled |
| 144FW (MXS) | Aircraft Structural Maintenance (.docx) | E1/E5 | 2A7X3 | Fresno | Open Until Filled |
| 144FW (CES) | Fire Protection (.docx) | E1/E6 | 3E7X1 | Fresno | Open Until Filled |
| 144FW (FSSS) | Education and Training (.docx) | E1/E7 | 3F2X1 | Fresno | Open Until Filled |
| 144FW Det-1 | Aerospace Medical Service (.docx) | E1/E5 | 4N0X1 | Fresno | Open Until Filled |
| CA ANG HQ | Civil Engineer (.docx) | O1*-O4 Commissioning Opportunity | 32E1/32E4 | Sacramento | Open Until Filled |
| 129RQW LRS | Fuels (.docx) | E1/E5 | 2F0X1 | Moffett ANGB | Open Until Filled |
| 129RQW (MXS) | Aerospace Propulsion (.docx) | E1/E5 | 2A6X1 | Moffett ANGB | Open Until Filled |
| 129RQW | Paralegal (.docx) | E3/E6 | 5J071 | Moffett ANGB | Open Until Filled |
| 129RQW | Combat Rescue Officer (.docx) | O1/O4 | 19ZXC | Moffett ANGB | Open Until Filled |
| 163ATKW | MOF CC (.docx) | 1st Lt/O2 - Capt/O3 | C21AX, 21AX or ANY AFSC | March ARB | 5-Nov-2023 |
| 129RQW (MDG) | MDG CC (.docx) | O6/O5 Promotable | 4XXX | Moffett ANGB | 22-Nov-2023 |
Counterdrug Task Force
Points of Contact:
CPT Roudebush, Brianne M.
CDTF HR OIC
brianne.m.roudebush.mil@army.mil
MSG Nelson, Danielle
CDTF HR NCOIC
danielle.l.nelson16.mil@army.mil
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 Number | Title | Grade and MOS/AFSC | Unit | Duty Location | Area of Consideration | Organization | Close Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTNGD-CD 23-026 | Legal Advisor (.pdf) | MOS: 27A / 51J - Judge Advocate Min/Max Grade: O1-O3 | CDTF | Mather, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| FTNGD-CD 23-056 | DDRO NCO(.pdf) | MOS: Open to Current CDTF Members | CDTF | Rancho Cordova, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| FTNDG-CD 23-058 | Ground Reconnaissance Specialist(.pdf) | MOS: Open to all MOS and AFSC | CDTF | San Bruno, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| FTNGD-CD 23-063 | DDRO (SURGE)(.pdf) | MOS: Open to all MOS and AFSC Min/Max: E4-E6 | CDTF | Multiple Locations Considered | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| FTNGD-CD 23-064 | DDRO Admin/OPS (.pdf) | MOS: Preferred 42A Min/Max: E4-E5 | CDTF | Rancho Cordova, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| FTNGD-CD 23-066 | Operations Officer(.pdf) | MOS: Open to all MOS and AFSC Min/Max: O1-O3 | CDTF | Commerce, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| FTNGD-CD 23-067 | Senior Criminal Analyst(.pdf) | MOS: Open to Current CDTF Members | CDTF | Norwalk, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| FTNGD-CD 23-068 | Criminal Analyst(.pdf) | MOS: Army and Air Force Intelligence Specialties Min/Max: E4-E6 | CDTF | Los Angeles, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| FTNGD-CD 23-069 | Criminal Analyst(.pdf) | MOS: Army and Air Force Intelligence Specialties Min/Max: E4-E6 | CDTF | Riverside, CA | Statewide | Counderdrug | Open Until Filled |
| FTNGD-CD 23-070 | System Administrator(.pdf) | MOS: Open to All Min/Max: E4-E6 | CDTF | Rancho Cordova, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
| FTNGD-CD 23-071 | Criminal Analyst(.pdf) | MOS: Army and Air Force Intelligence Specialties Min/Max: E4-E5 | CDTF | San Diego, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | Open Until Filled |
Counterdrug Task Force (ESAD)
Points of Contact:
LTC Moore, Jeffery C.
CDTF ESAD Advisor
jeffery.c.moore.nfg@army.mil
CMSgt Greenawalt, Daniel C.
CDTF ESAD Advisor
daniel.c.greenawalt.nfg@army.mil
| Announcement Number | Title | MIN/MAX Grade | Opportunity Type | Duty Location | Area of Consideration | Unit | Close Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDTF-ESAD 2023-02 | District Support NCO (.pdf) | MOS: N/A Min/Max Rank: E4-E6 | CDTF | Rancho Cordova, CA | Statewide | Counterdrug | 30 November 2023 |
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.
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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
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 Number Title MIN/MAX Grade Unit Duty Location Area of Consideration Opportunity Type Close Date
SAD VA 2023-101 FireGuard Officer in Charge (SAD O-4) (.pdf) O-3 through O-5 J3 Sacramento, CA Nationwide SAD 1 December 2023
SAD VA 2023-117 Assistant Squad Leader (SAD E-4) (.pdf) E-3 through E-5 Discovery ChalleNGe Academy Lathrop, CA Nationwide SAD 22 December 2023
SAD VA 2023-149 Assistant Area III Coordinator (SAD E-6) (.pdf) E-5 through E-7 G9, Facility Management, Area 3 Madera, CA Nationwide SAD 6 December 2023
SAD VA 2023-156 Comptroller (SAD O-3) (.pdf) O-1 through O-4 Oakland Military Institute Oakland, CA Nationwide SAD 18 December 2023
SAD VA 2023-159 Operations NCOIC (SAD E-6) (.pdf) E-5 through E-7 Discovery ChalleNGe Academy Lathrop, CA Nationwide SAD 12 December 2023
SAD VA 2023-163 Intelligence Operations Specialist (SAD E-7/CW2/O-3) (.pdf) E-6 through E-8, WO1 through CW3, O-1 through O-4 Consolidated Headquarters (CHQC) Rancho Cordova, CA Nationwide SAD 1 December 2023
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