How much do Government & Public Sector jobs in Arizona pay?

Based on 1103 listings with disclosed salaries, most government & public sector jobs in Arizona pay between $65k–$172k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.

How many Government & Public Sector jobs are open in Arizona right now?

There are currently 2,444 open government & public sector positions in Arizona listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Government & Public Sector roles in Arizona?

Companies currently hiring include Arizona Department of Transportation, RTX, Pima County, Northrop Grumman, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc., among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Government & Public Sector jobs in Arizona?

Yes — 410 of the 2444 open government & public sector positions offer remote or hybrid work (104 remote, 306 hybrid).

How do I apply for Government & Public Sector jobs in Arizona?

Each listing links directly to the employer's application page. Apply early — fresh listings get the most recruiter attention in the first two weeks.

Government & Public Sector Jobs in Arizona (Now Hiring) — 2,444 open — Page 15

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.

Principal Optical Engineer - 3

Chandler, Arizona, United States · On-site

$108k–$162k/yr

Senior

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…

Skills: Optical Design, Optical Performance Analysis, Zemax, Code V, Fred

Tohono O'odham Nation Health Care

Cook

Pima County, Arizona, United States · On-site

Entry level

PLEASE NOTE - This position may require temporarily relocation to other TONHC Facilities: Sells Hospital, Santa Rosa Health Center, San Simon Health Center, and San Xavier Health Center. Position Summary: Plans and prepa…

Skills: Quantity Cooking, Therapeutic Diet Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitation, Recipe Modification

Arizona Department of Transportation

CONSTRUCTION AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 3

Phoenix, Arizona, United States · On-site

Mid level

DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS The Department of Emergency & Military Affairs (DEMA), led by The Adjutant General, provides emergency management and military capabilities to the citizens of Arizona and the nation…

Skills: Calendar Management, Travel Planning, Customer Service, HR Documentation, Personnel Action Forms

NaphCare, Inc.

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNPs) or Physician Assistant (PAs)

Florence, Arizona, United States · On-site

$65/hr–$71/hr

Entry level

Overview NaphCare is hiring Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) to join our team of medical professionals where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerateda…

Skills: Physical Examinations, Chronic Disease Management, Patient Triage, Emergency Response, Medication Prescription

Northern Arizona Council of Governments

Early Head Start/Head Start Cook I, Williams

Williams, Arizona, United States · On-site

Entry level$400K raised

40 hrs/wk, 46 wks/yr SUMMARY In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verifica…

Skills: Menu Planning, Food Preparation, Budgeting, Food Safety, Sanitation

Quest Defense

Senior System Safety Engineer

Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site

$58/hr–$63/hr

Senior

We are seeking a Senior System Safety Engineer to lead system safety activities supporting complex defense programs throughout the full product lifecycle. In this role, you will evaluate system designs, identify and miti…

Skills: System Safety Analysis, MIL-STD-882E, Hazard Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Technical Writing

Valley of the Sun United Way

Leadership Giving Manager

Phoenix, Arizona, United States · On-site

Mid level

Description Valley of the Sun United Way is celebrating 100 years of impact with a bold vision for the future: Mighty Change in health, housing, education, and workforce development. This once-in-a-century milestone is m…

Skills: Fundraising, Donor Stewardship, Strategic Planning, Community Engagement, Event Management

SR International Incorporation

Customer Service Representative

Phoenix, Arizona, United States · Hybrid

Entry level

Job Description: Responsible for providing customer service to taxpayers in our SRO TIA office with filing assistance, taxpayer education, refund issues/disputes, billing issues/disputes, and State of Arizona tax policie…

Skills: Customer Service, Tax Filing Assistance, Taxpayer Education, Account Research, Billing Dispute Resolution

Trinity Services Group

Food Service Worker

Florence, Arizona, United States · On-site

Entry level

Wage Rate $22.00/hour Overview Are you looking for a career with premium benefits and the potential for growth? At Trinity Services Group, we have created something special, a better place to work and grow. Many employee…

Skills: Food Preparation, Food Handling Regulations, Teamwork, Multi-tasking, Supervision

SR International Incorporation

Licensing Assistant

Phoenix, Arizona, United States · On-site

Entry level

Job Description: Licensing Contractor Position Summary The primary purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive front office administrative support, ensuring efficient daily operations and exceptional customer se…

Skills: Multitasking, Attention To Detail, Communication Skills, Ms Word, Email

Northern Arizona Council of Governments

Head Start Classroom Support Specialist, Coconino County

Williams, Arizona, United States · On-site

Mid level$400K raised

$23.80/hr, 40 hrs/wk, 44 wks/yr Summary In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibili…

Skills: Classroom Management, Curriculum Fidelity, Pyramid Model, Conscious Discipline, Mentoring

SR International Incorporation

Paralegal Investigator

Phoenix, Arizona, United States · On-site

Entry level

Job Description: The paralegal in this position will assist the section and support all attorneys with research, organization, court filings, and tracking of cases in administrative, state, and federal courts; will assis…

Skills: Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Court Filings, Drafting Legal Documents, Legislative Tracking

Western National Parks

Sales & Information Associate, Retail Store in Tucson, AZ

Oro Valley, Arizona, United States · On-site

$15/hr–$16/hr

Entry level

Job: Part-Time, Retail Park Store Associate in Tucson, Arizona Do you love public lands, Western National Parks (WNP), a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service (NPS) and the United States Forest Service (USFS), i…

Skills: Retail Operations, Customer Service, Point Of Sale (POS) Systems, Inventory Management, Merchandising

Amphitheater District 10

Special Education Teaching Assistant

Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site

$15/hr–$16/hr

Entry level

Assists the special education teacher in providing individualized instruction and supportive classroom assistance for special education students ranging in ages from 6 to 22, who are mentally, physically or emotionally d…

Skills: Individualized Instruction, Classroom Assistance, Special Education Support, CPR, First Aid

Advanced Technology Systems Company

Field Service Representative FSR

Gilbert, Arizona, United States · On-site

Mid level

ATSC Field Service Representative (FSR) Location: Gilbert, AZ and El Paso, TX Clearance: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Background Investigation (BI) preferred; lack of an active clearance is not a disqualific…

Skills: C-UAS Systems, ISR, Technical Writing, Electrical Systems, Communications

Amphitheater District 10

Transportation Attendant

Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site

$15/hr–$16/hr

Entry level

Supervises and assists students under the direction of the bus driver. Operates specialized and adaptive equipment for students being transported in District vehicles. Position Details REQUIRED: High school diploma or eq…

Skills: Student Supervision, Adaptive Equipment Operation, First Aid, CPR, Child Safety

Amphitheater District 10

Bus Driver/Trainee

Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site

$15/hr–$22/hr

Entry level

Operates buses of the Amphitheater School District for the sole purpose of transporting students and other persons to and from educational activities. Regular attendance is necessary to perform the essential functions of…

Skills: Bus Driving, Student Transportation, Vehicle Operation, First Aid, CPR

Honeywell Technologies

Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist - NPI

Phoenix, Arizona, United States · Hybrid

Mid level$16B raised

Honeywell Aerospace’s New Product Introduction (NPI) Sourcing team is looking for top a notch procurement professional who is looking to make a difference helping get our Space, and Sensors and Navigation development pro…

Skills: Strategic Sourcing, SAP ERP, New Product Introduction, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Negotiation

Akima Global Services, LLC

Project Analyst

Sierra Vista, Arizona, United States · On-site

Mid level

Compass Point Federal (Compass Point) an AKIMA Company is looking for a Project Analyst to support a contract award supporting a mission-oriented program located in Ft. Huachuca. This individual will provide technical as…

Skills: Technical Training, Instructional Design, Radio Communications, Technical Writing, Microsoft Office

Phoenix Indian Center

Budget and Compliance Accountant

Phoenix, Arizona, United States · On-site

$60k–$70k/yr

Mid level

POSITION SUMMARY: The Budget and Compliance Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial health and operational effectiveness of the organization through accurate budgeting, financial reporting, grant complianc…

Skills: Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Grant Compliance, Financial Analysis, Forecasting

Description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is looking for a Principal Optical Engineer to support the Electro‑Optics Group within the Launch Vehicles business unit in Chandler, Arizona.

You will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary seeker engineering team responsible for optical design, analysis, integration, and test of development and flight hardware. The role is centered on optical engineering for imaging and sensing systems (visible through LWIR), with an emphasis on how opto‑mechanical design and environments drive optical performance.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design and analysis of optical systems for imaging and sensing applications (e.g., refractive/reflective optics, relay optics, athermalized systems, objective lenses).

Perform optical performance analyses (e.g., wavefront error, MTF, line‑of‑sight (LOS) stability, boresight, sensitivity, and tolerancing) across expected environmental and operational conditions.

Develop and maintain optical error budgets, including contributions from alignment, manufacturing tolerances, thermal and structural effects, and line‑of‑sight stability.

Perform Structurally Induced Line of Sight (SILOS) analysis in collaboration with structural and thermal analysts to ensure optical performance is maintained through the full mission profile.

Define optical requirements and allocate tolerances at the system, subsystem, and component levels; flow requirements to optomechanical design and manufacturing.

Collaborate closely with opto‑mechanical, systems, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to ensure that optical designs are realizable, producible, and testable.

Guide and review the development of optomechanical designs (mounts, cells, structures) that support optical alignment, stability, and environmental robustness.

Develop and review parametric 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and associated documentation that fully capture opto‑mechanical requirements and constraints.

Support and sometimes lead laboratory and environmental test activities, including optical alignment, calibration, performance verification, and correlation of analysis to test (vibration, thermal, shock, etc.).

Participate in design reviews (internal and customer), presenting optical design concepts, analyses, error budgets, and test results to stakeholders.

Assist with troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and design updates for prototype and production hardware when optical performance issues are identified.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree and 3 years of experience; or a PhD and 1 year of experience.

Active U.S. Government - Secret security clearance at time of application.

Demonstrated experience with optical systems used in imaging, sensing, or seeker applications (may include internships, projects, or early‑career roles).

Experience with optical performance analysis and an understanding of how structural and thermal environments affect imaging quality and line of sight (e.g., STOP/SILOS concepts).

Proficiency with optical modeling tools (e.g., ZEMAX, Code V, FRED, or equivalent) for design, analysis, and tolerancing.

Experience with 3D CAD tools (e.g., CREO, NX, SolidWorks) to interface effectively with opto‑mechanical designs; ANSYS Mechanical experience preferred.

Experience with optical imaging systems in one or more spectral bands (e.g., visible, NIR, SWIR, MWIR, LWIR).

Demonstrated problem‑solving skills for complex optical/optomechanical challenges in a project environment.

Strong technical communication skills, including the ability to generate clear documentation and present optical design/analysis results to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

MS or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering with a focus on optical systems.

Previous experience with DoD missile defense or seeker programs, including familiarity with performance verification frameworks, environmental qualification, and flight test correlation.

Hands‑on experience with STOP and SILOS modeling workflows and integration of structural/thermal results with optical design tools.

Experience with missile systems, seeker systems, or other high‑reliability, environmentally challenging electro‑optical applications.

Previous experience or knowledge of DoD missile defense programs and associated standards.

Deep experience with EO systems, including optical design, analysis and tolerancing, stray‑light control, error budgets, radiometric budgets, opto‑mechanical design, and focal plane technologies.

Proficiency with optical design tools such as ZEMAX, Code V, FRED, and mechanical/optomechanical CAD tools such as NX and SolidWorks.

Experience planning and executing optical and environmental test campaigns and correlating measured optical performance to predictive analyses.

http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

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Principal Optical Engineer - 3

Cook

CONSTRUCTION AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 3

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNPs) or Physician Assistant (PAs)

Early Head Start/Head Start Cook I, Williams

Senior System Safety Engineer

Leadership Giving Manager

Customer Service Representative

Food Service Worker

Licensing Assistant

Head Start Classroom Support Specialist, Coconino County

Paralegal Investigator

Sales & Information Associate, Retail Store in Tucson, AZ

Special Education Teaching Assistant

Field Service Representative FSR

Transportation Attendant

Bus Driver/Trainee

Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist - NPI

Project Analyst

Budget and Compliance Accountant

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