Military operations assistant jobs

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

Operations Chief

$116,218 yearly

Military Sealift Command San Diego, CA

This is a shipboard position with the Military Sealift Command, a U.S. Navy command. Ships operate worldwide, so the work is at sea and the San Diego location is a reference point only; assignments are made by MSC. Applications are submitted through MSC's own application portal (apply.sealiftcommand.com) - contacting your Veteran Staffing Consultant does not submit one. MSC's average annual earnings for this role: $116,218 plus a recruitment bonus of up to $22,858. That is total take-home including overtime and penalty pay, not the base pay in the job announcement. Announcement opens continuously from 10/01/2026, with periodic cut-offs. A recruitment incentive is authorized for eligible selectees and requires a service agreement. Incentive is paid as a lump sum at the beginning of employment with the Command. Mixed Work Schedule, VEOA candidates and Annuitants selected for employment are not eligible for recruitment incentives. The Operations Chief is a civil service...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

Medical Services Officer

$165,334 yearly

Military Sealift Command San Diego, CA

This is a shipboard position with the Military Sealift Command, a U.S. Navy command. Ships operate worldwide, so the work is at sea and the San Diego location is a reference point only; assignments are made by MSC. Applications are submitted through MSC's own application portal (apply.sealiftcommand.com) - contacting your Veteran Staffing Consultant does not submit one. MSC's average annual earnings for this role: $165,334 plus a recruitment bonus of up to $70,497. That is total take-home including overtime and penalty pay, not the base pay in the job announcement. Announcement opens continuously from 10/01/2026, with periodic cut-offs. A recruitment incentive is authorized for eligible selectees and requires a service agreement. Incentive is paid as a lump sum at the beginning of employment with the Command. Mixed Work Schedule, VEOA candidates and Annuitants selected for employment are not eligible for recruitment incentives. The Medical Services Officer is a Civil...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

Unlicensed Junior Engineer

$120,776 yearly

Military Sealift Command San Diego, CA

This is a shipboard position with the Military Sealift Command, a U.S. Navy command. Ships operate worldwide, so the work is at sea and the San Diego location is a reference point only; assignments are made by MSC. Applications are submitted through MSC's own application portal (apply.sealiftcommand.com) - contacting your Veteran Staffing Consultant does not submit one. MSC's average annual earnings for this role: $120,776 plus a recruitment bonus of up to $50,115. That is total take-home including overtime and penalty pay, not the base pay in the job announcement. Announcement opens continuously from 10/01/2026, with periodic cut-offs. A recruitment incentive is authorized for eligible selectees and requires a service agreement. Incentive is paid as a lump sum at the beginning of employment with the Command. Mixed Work Schedule, VEOA candidates and Annuitants selected for employment are not eligible for recruitment incentives.. The Unlicensed Junior Engineer is a civil...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

Third Assistant Engineer

$208,790 yearly

Military Sealift Command San Diego, CA

This is a shipboard position with the Military Sealift Command, a U.S. Navy command. Ships operate worldwide, so the work is at sea and the San Diego location is a reference point only; assignments are made by MSC. Applications are submitted through MSC's own application portal (apply.sealiftcommand.com) - contacting your Veteran Staffing Consultant does not submit one. MSC's average annual earnings for this role: $208,790 plus a recruitment bonus of up to $75,876. That is total take-home including overtime and penalty pay, not the base pay in the job announcement. Announcement opens continuously from 10/01/2026, with periodic cut-offs. A recruitment incentive is authorized for eligible selectees and requires a service agreement. Incentive is paid as a lump sum at the beginning of employment with the Command. Mixed Work Schedule, VEOA candidates and Annuitants selected for employment are not eligible for recruitment incentives. The Third Assistant Engineer is a civil...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

Third Assistant Engineer - Trainee

$70,504 - $208,790 yearly

Military Sealift Command San Diego, CA

This is a shipboard position with the Military Sealift Command, a U.S. Navy command. Ships operate worldwide, so the work is at sea and the San Diego location is a reference point only; assignments are made by MSC. Applications are submitted through MSC's own application portal (apply.sealiftcommand.com) - contacting your Veteran Staffing Consultant does not submit one. Trainee pay: starting salary $70,504; the average annual salary upon credentialing is $208,790. Announcement opens continuously from 10/05/2026, with periodic cut-offs. The Third Assistant Engineer (in Training) is a civil service mariner (CIVMAR) in a developmental training status, employed by the Navy to serve the Military Sealift Command (MSC) onboard naval auxiliaries and hybrid-manned warships worldwide, in peace and war. MSC exists to support the joint warfighter across the full spectrum of military operations. MSC provides on-time logistics, strategic sealift, as well as specialized missions anywhere in...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

Third Assistant Engineer - Mixed Work Schedule

$75,876 yearly

Military Sealift Command San Diego, CA

This is a shipboard position with the Military Sealift Command, a U.S. Navy command. Ships operate worldwide, so the work is at sea and the San Diego location is a reference point only; assignments are made by MSC. Applications are submitted through MSC's own application portal (apply.sealiftcommand.com) - contacting your Veteran Staffing Consultant does not submit one. MSC's average annual earnings for this role: $75,876. That is total take-home including overtime and penalty pay, not the base pay in the job announcement. Announcement opens continuously from 10/01/2026, with periodic cut-offs. MIXED WORK SCHEDULE Candidates selected for Mixed Work Schedule and annuitants, regardless of work schedule, are not eligible for recruitment and retention incentives. The Third Assistant Engineer is a civil service mariner (CIVMAR) employed by the Navy to serve the Military Sealift Command (MSC) onboard naval auxiliaries and hybrid-manned warships worldwide, in peace and war. MSC...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

Second Assistant Engineer

$244,075 yearly

Military Sealift Command San Diego, CA

This is a shipboard position with the Military Sealift Command, a U.S. Navy command. Ships operate worldwide, so the work is at sea and the San Diego location is a reference point only; assignments are made by MSC. Applications are submitted through MSC's own application portal (apply.sealiftcommand.com) - contacting your Veteran Staffing Consultant does not submit one. MSC's average annual earnings for this role: $244,075 plus a recruitment bonus of up to $50,943. That is total take-home including overtime and penalty pay, not the base pay in the job announcement. Announcement opens continuously from 10/01/2026, with periodic cut-offs. A recruitment incentive is authorized for eligible selectees and requires a service agreement. Incentive is paid as a lump sum at the beginning of employment with the Command. VEOA candidates and Annuitants selected for employment are not eligible for recruitment incentives. The Second Assistant Engineer is a civil service mariner (CIVMAR)...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

Second Assistant Engineer - Mixed Work Schedule

$84,905 yearly

Military Sealift Command San Diego, CA

This is a shipboard position with the Military Sealift Command, a U.S. Navy command. Ships operate worldwide, so the work is at sea and the San Diego location is a reference point only; assignments are made by MSC. Applications are submitted through MSC's own application portal (apply.sealiftcommand.com) - contacting your Veteran Staffing Consultant does not submit one. MSC's average annual earnings for this role: $84,905. That is total take-home including overtime and penalty pay, not the base pay in the job announcement. Announcement opens continuously from 10/01/2026, with periodic cut-offs. MIXED WORK SCHEDULE. Candidates selected for Mixed Work Schedule and annuitants, regardless of work schedule, are not eligible for recruitment and retention incentives. The Second Assistant Engineer is a civil service mariner (CIVMAR) employed by the Navy to serve the Military Sealift Command (MSC) onboard naval auxiliaries and hybrid-manned warships worldwide, in peace and war. MSC...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

Refrigeration Engineer

$131,776 yearly

Military Sealift Command San Diego, CA

This is a shipboard position with the Military Sealift Command, a U.S. Navy command. Ships operate worldwide, so the work is at sea and the San Diego location is a reference point only; assignments are made by MSC. Applications are submitted through MSC's own application portal (apply.sealiftcommand.com) - contacting your Veteran Staffing Consultant does not submit one. MSC's average annual earnings for this role: $131,776 plus a recruitment bonus of up to $51,157. That is total take-home including overtime and penalty pay, not the base pay in the job announcement. Announcement opens continuously from 10/01/2026, with periodic cut-offs. A recruitment incentive is authorized for eligible selectees and requires a service agreement. Incentive is paid as a lump sum at the beginning of employment with the Command. VEOA candidates and Annuitants selected for employment are not eligible for recruitment incentives.** The Refrigeration Engineer is a Civil Service Mariner (CIVMAR)...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

First Assistant Engineer

$270,288 yearly

Military Sealift Command San Diego, CA

This is a shipboard position with the Military Sealift Command, a U.S. Navy command. Ships operate worldwide, so the work is at sea and the San Diego location is a reference point only; assignments are made by MSC. Applications are submitted through MSC's own application portal (apply.sealiftcommand.com) - contacting your Veteran Staffing Consultant does not submit one. MSC's average annual earnings for this role: $270,288 plus a recruitment bonus of up to $56,367. That is total take-home including overtime and penalty pay, not the base pay in the job announcement. Announcement opens continuously from 10/01/2026, with periodic cut-offs. A recruitment incentive is authorized for eligible selectees and requires a service agreement. Incentive is paid as a lump sum at the beginning of employment with the Command. Mixed Work Schedule, VEOA candidates and Annuitants selected for employment are not eligible for recruitment incentives. The First Assistant Engineer is a civil...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

First Assistant Engineer - Mixed Work Schedule

$93,945 yearly

Military Sealift Command San Diego, CA

This is a shipboard position with the Military Sealift Command, a U.S. Navy command. Ships operate worldwide, so the work is at sea and the San Diego location is a reference point only; assignments are made by MSC. Applications are submitted through MSC's own application portal (apply.sealiftcommand.com) - contacting your Veteran Staffing Consultant does not submit one. MSC's average annual earnings for this role: $93,945. That is total take-home including overtime and penalty pay, not the base pay in the job announcement. Announcement opens continuously from 10/01/2026, with periodic cut-offs. Candidates selected for Mixed Work Schedule and annuitants, regardless of work schedule, are not eligible for recruitment and retention incentives.. The First Assistant Engineer is a civil service mariner (CIVMAR) employed by the Navy to serve the Military Sealift Command (MSC) onboard naval auxiliaries and hybrid-manned warships worldwide, in peace and war. MSC exists to support...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

Engine Utilityman

$103,725 yearly

Military Sealift Command San Diego, CA

This is a shipboard position with the Military Sealift Command, a U.S. Navy command. Ships operate worldwide, so the work is at sea and the San Diego location is a reference point only; assignments are made by MSC. Applications are submitted through MSC's own application portal (apply.sealiftcommand.com) - contacting your Veteran Staffing Consultant does not submit one. MSC's average annual earnings for this role: $103,725 plus a recruitment bonus of up to $17,082. That is total take-home including overtime and penalty pay, not the base pay in the job announcement. Announcement opens continuously from 10/01/2026, with periodic cut-offs. The Engine Utilityman (W) assists in the operation and maintenance of all engine room machinery. Performs repairs and maintenance on the portable water, sanitary and drainage systems throughout the ship. Conducts general housekeeping (cleaning & painting) throughout the engineering spaces. Makes rounds on engines and auxiliaries, monitoring...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

Deck Engineer Machinist

$133,883 yearly

Military Sealift Command San Diego, CA

This is a shipboard position with the Military Sealift Command, a U.S. Navy command. Ships operate worldwide, so the work is at sea and the San Diego location is a reference point only; assignments are made by MSC. Applications are submitted through MSC's own application portal (apply.sealiftcommand.com) - contacting your Veteran Staffing Consultant does not submit one. MSC's average annual earnings for this role: $133,883 plus a recruitment bonus of up to $46,081. That is total take-home including overtime and penalty pay, not the base pay in the job announcement. Announcement opens continuously from 10/01/2026, with periodic cut-offs. A recruitment incentive is authorized for eligible selectees and requires a service agreement. Incentive is paid as a lump sum at the beginning of employment with the Command. VEOA candidates and Annuitants selected for employment are not eligible for recruitment incentives. The Deck Engineer Machinist is a Civil Service Mariner (CIVMAR)...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

Deck Engineer Machinist - Mixed Work Schedule

$61,442 yearly

Military Sealift Command San Diego, CA

This is a shipboard position with the Military Sealift Command, a U.S. Navy command. Ships operate worldwide, so the work is at sea and the San Diego location is a reference point only; assignments are made by MSC. Applications are submitted through MSC's own application portal (apply.sealiftcommand.com) - contacting your Veteran Staffing Consultant does not submit one. MSC's average annual earnings for this role: $61,442. That is total take-home including overtime and penalty pay, not the base pay in the job announcement. Announcement opens continuously from 10/01/2026, with periodic cut-offs. MIXED WORK SCHEDULE - Candidates selected for Mixed Work Schedule and annuitants, regardless of work schedule, are not eligible for recruitment and retention incentives. The Deck Engineer Machinist is a Civil Service Mariner (CIVMAR) employed by the Navy to serve the Military Sealift Command (MSC) onboard naval auxiliaries and hybrid-manned warships worldwide, in peace and war. MSC...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

Third Officer

$188,185 yearly

Military Sealift Command San Diego, CA

This is a shipboard position with the Military Sealift Command, a U.S. Navy command. Ships operate worldwide, so the work is at sea and the San Diego location is a reference point only; assignments are made by MSC. Applications are submitted through MSC's own application portal (apply.sealiftcommand.com) - contacting your Veteran Staffing Consultant does not submit one. MSC's average annual earnings for this role: $188,185 plus a recruitment bonus of up to $57,988. That is total take-home including overtime and penalty pay, not the base pay in the job announcement. Announcement opens continuously from 10/01/2026, with periodic cut-offs. A recruitment incentive is authorized for eligible selectees and requires a service agreement. Incentive is paid as a lump sum at the beginning of employment with the Command. Mixed Work Schedule, VEOA candidates and Annuitants selected for employment are not eligible for recruitment incentives. The Third Officer is a civil service mariner...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

Third Officer - Trainee

$72,935 - $188,185 yearly

Military Sealift Command San Diego, CA

This is a shipboard position with the Military Sealift Command, a U.S. Navy command. Ships operate worldwide, so the work is at sea and the San Diego location is a reference point only; assignments are made by MSC. Applications are submitted through MSC's own application portal (apply.sealiftcommand.com) - contacting your Veteran Staffing Consultant does not submit one. Trainee pay: starting salary $72,935; the average annual salary upon credentialing is $188,185. Announcement opens continuously from 10/05/2026, with periodic cut-offs. The Third Officer (In Training) is a civil service mariner (CIVMAR) in a developmental training status, employed by the Navy to serve the Military Sealift Command (MSC) onboard naval auxiliaries and hybrid-manned warships worldwide, in peace and war. MSC exists to support the joint warfighter across the full spectrum of military operations. MSC provides on-time logistics, strategic sealift, as well as specialized missions anywhere in the world,...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

Third Officer - Mixed Work Schedule

$77,318 yearly

Military Sealift Command San Diego, CA

This is a shipboard position with the Military Sealift Command, a U.S. Navy command. Ships operate worldwide, so the work is at sea and the San Diego location is a reference point only; assignments are made by MSC. Applications are submitted through MSC's own application portal (apply.sealiftcommand.com) - contacting your Veteran Staffing Consultant does not submit one. MSC's average annual earnings for this role: $77,318. That is total take-home including overtime and penalty pay, not the base pay in the job announcement. Announcement opens continuously from 10/01/2026, with periodic cut-offs. MIXED WORK SCHEDULE Candidates selected for Mixed Work Schedule and annuitants, regardless of work schedule, are not eligible for recruitment and retention incentives. The Third Officer is a civil service mariner (CIVMAR) employed by the Navy to serve the Military Sealift Command (MSC) onboard naval auxiliaries and hybrid-manned warships worldwide, in peace and war. MSC exists to...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

Damage Controlman

$90,408 yearly

Military Sealift Command San Diego, CA

This is a shipboard position with the Military Sealift Command, a U.S. Navy command. Ships operate worldwide, so the work is at sea and the San Diego location is a reference point only; assignments are made by MSC. Applications are submitted through MSC's own application portal (apply.sealiftcommand.com) - contacting your Veteran Staffing Consultant does not submit one. MSC's average annual earnings for this role: $90,408. That is total take-home including overtime and penalty pay, not the base pay in the job announcement. Announcement opens from 10/14/2026 to 11/16/2026. The Damage Controlman is a Civil Service Mariner (CIVMAR) employed by the Navy to serve the Military Sealift Command (MSC) onboard naval auxiliaries and hybrid-maned warships worldwide, in peace and war. MSC exists to support the joint warfighter across the full spectrum of military operations. MSC provides on time logistics, strategic sealift, as well as specialized missions anywhere in the world, in...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

Damage Control Officer

$182,014 yearly

Military Sealift Command San Diego, CA

This is a shipboard position with the Military Sealift Command, a U.S. Navy command. Ships operate worldwide, so the work is at sea and the San Diego location is a reference point only; assignments are made by MSC. Applications are submitted through MSC's own application portal (apply.sealiftcommand.com) - contacting your Veteran Staffing Consultant does not submit one. MSC's average annual earnings for this role: $182,014 plus a recruitment bonus of up to $11,418. That is total take-home including overtime and penalty pay, not the base pay in the job announcement. Announcement opens continuously from 10/01/2026, with periodic cut-offs. A recruitment incentive is authorized for eligible selectees and requires a service agreement. Incentive is paid as a lump sum at the beginning of employment with the Command. Mixed Work Schedule, VEOA candidates and Annuitants selected for employment are not eligible for recruitment incentives. The Damage Control Officer is a Civil Service...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

Damage Control Assistant Leader

$158,574 yearly

Military Sealift Command San Diego, CA

This is a shipboard position with the Military Sealift Command, a U.S. Navy command. Ships operate worldwide, so the work is at sea and the San Diego location is a reference point only; assignments are made by MSC. Applications are submitted through MSC's own application portal (apply.sealiftcommand.com) - contacting your Veteran Staffing Consultant does not submit one. MSC's average annual earnings for this role: $158,574 plus a recruitment bonus of up to $12,428. That is total take-home including overtime and penalty pay, not the base pay in the job announcement. Announcement opens continuously from 10/01/2026, with periodic cut-offs. A recruitment incentive is authorized for eligible selectees and requires a service agreement. Incentive is paid as a lump sum at the beginning of employment with the Command. Mixed Work Schedule, VEOA candidates and Annuitants selected for employment are not eligible for recruitment incentives. The Damage Control Assistant Leader is a...

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