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

Based on 6099 listings with disclosed salaries, most government & public sector jobs in California pay between $84k–$211k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.

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

There are currently 9,961 open government & public sector positions in California listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

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

Companies currently hiring include Northrop Grumman, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc., San Francisco Department of Public Health, Boeing, Allied Universal, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

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

Yes — 1760 of the 9961 open government & public sector positions offer remote or hybrid work (290 remote, 1470 hybrid).

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

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 California (Now Hiring) — 9,961 open — Page 173

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.

Sr Principal Engineer Systems

Palmdale, California, United States · On-site

$142k–$213k/yr

Senior+

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

Skills: Systems Engineering, Interface Control Documents, Requirements Decomposition, System Architecture, Verification and Validation

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.

Logistics Management Analyst

Palmdale, California, United States · On-site

$69k–$103k/yr

Mid level

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: Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Demand Management, SAP, ASAP System

Allied Universal

Security Officer Hospital Part Time

San Buenaventura (Ventura), California, United States · On-site

Mid level$9.0B raised

Overview Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace…

Skills: Patrolling, Customer Service, Emergency Response, Access Control, Incident Reporting

Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Council

Instructional Assistant

Cherokee, California, United States · On-site

$19/hr–$23/hr

Mid level$10K raised

Job DetailsJob Location: Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Council - Tuolumne, CA 95379Salary Range: $19.00 - $23.00 HourlyJob Category: EducationPosition Summary: Under the general supervision of the Education Manager and Instruct…

Skills: Tutoring, Student Supervision, Curriculum Support, Computer Skills, Library Management

CSULB Economics

Executive Assistant to Dean of Graduate Studies

Long Beach, California, United States · On-site

$5k–$7k/mo

Mid level

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)! Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 32…

Skills: Budgeting, Purchasing, Event Coordination, Website Maintenance, Microsoft Office

Northrop Grumman

Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4

Redondo Beach, California, United States · On-site

$114k–$213k/yr

Senior

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

Skills: Systems Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering, Cameo Enterprise Architect, SysML Modeling, DOORS Administration

Rubicon Programs

CORE Reentry Coach - Oakland

San Leandro, California, United States · On-site

$25/hr–$28/hr

Senior$1M raised

REENTRY COACHThe Reentry Coach (the Coach) performs a wide range of critical roles to ensure the successful operation of a reentry focused multi-service center (Center). The Coach is respon…

Skills: Coaching, Group Facilitation, Case Management, Outreach, Conflict Resolution

Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Ind

Records Manager

Madera County, California, United States · Hybrid

$80k–$105k/yr

Senior

Job Title: Records Manager Department: Administration Reports To: Tribal Administrator Classification: Exempt Status: Full-Time Salary Range: $80,000 - $105,000/DOE Location: Onsite –Hybrid work arrangements may be consi…

Skills: Records Management, Information Governance, Records Retention Scheduling, Electronic Document Management Systems, Compliance Auditing

Allied Universal

Security Officer Patrol

San Bernardino County, California, United States · On-site

Entry level$9.0B raised

Skills: Customer Service, Patrolling, Incident Response, Security Monitoring, Report Writing

Allied Universal

Security Officer Patrol

Rialto, California, United States · On-site

Entry level$9.0B raised

Skills: Customer Service, Emergency Response, Patrolling, Incident Documentation, Access Control

Working Families Party

California Organizer - Los Angeles and Orange County

California, United States · Hybrid

$54k–$80k/yr

Mid level

About the Working Families Party The Working Families Party (WFP) is the progressive party for the multiracial working class, fighting for a nation that works for the many, not the few. We recruit, train, and support tra…

Skills: Grassroots Organizing, Campaign Management, Volunteer Recruitment, Canvassing, Phone Banking

San Diego State Athletics

Technology Support Specialist I

San Diego, California, United States · On-site

$5k–$7k/mo

Entry level

Position Summary San Diego State University is looking for a customer-focused and technically curious Technology Support Specialist I to support the university’s technology-enabled learning environments. In this role, yo…

Skills: Technical Support, Audiovisual Technology, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Troubleshooting, User Training

Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund

Executive Support Coordinator

San Francisco, California, United States · Hybrid

$41/hr–$51/hr

Senior

Executive Support Coordinator Position Description July 2026 The Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund works to advance equality and justice so every person can thrive and live life with dignity and hope. Rooted in the Bay Ar…

Skills: Executive Support, Calendar Management, Travel Coordination, Board Administration, Office Operations

Corvid Technologies

Flight Safety Analyst

Santa Maria, California, United States · On-site

$90k–$180k/yr

Senior

Corvid Technologies seeks qualified candidates to join our Range Safety Group. Range safety requires the management of risks from a variety of hazards, including malfunctioning rocket components, falling debris with pote…

Skills: Risk Analysis, Flight Dynamics, Probability and Statistics, Debris Modeling, Python

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR)

Coalition Coordinator

El Cerrito, California, United States · Hybrid

Mid level

Job Description: Full time: $33/hour, 20 hours per week Reports to: Advocacy and Policy Director Location: Marin County, California. Applicants must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area or surrounding counties and able…

Skills: Policy Advocacy, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Event Organization

Northrop Grumman

Sr Principal Engineer Electronics

San Diego, California, United States · On-site

$142k–$213k/yr

Senior+

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…

Skills: Mission Management Systems, Data Recording Systems, Payload Integration, Software Interfacing, Military Specs and Standards

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.

Sr Principal Software Engineer - Integration and Test

San Diego, California, United States · On-site

$142k–$213k/yr

Senior+

Skills: Software Integration, Software Testing, SDLC, Unix, Windows

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.

Flight Test Technician 3/4- Survival Equipment/Life Support

Edwards, California, United States · On-site

$67k–$132k/yr

Senior

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities …

Skills: Aircrew Flight Equipment Maintenance, Life Support Systems, Ground Egress Training, Technical Orders Compliance, Equipment Inspection

Booz Allen Hamilton

Program Management Specialist, Mid

San Diego, California, United States · On-site

$55k–$126k/yr

Senior$3.0B raised

Program Management Specialist, Mid The Opportunity: Provides program management support directly to an Assistant Program Manager within a Navy cybersecurity program office. Engages with multiple stakeholders across engin…

Skills: Program Management, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Project Management, Budget Analysis

RTX

Mixed Signal Design Engineer II

Goleta, California, United States · On-site

$76k–$144k/yr

Mid level$200K raised

Date Posted: 2026-07-21 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-GOLETA-B01 ~ 6825 Cortona Dr ~ BLDG B01 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship…

Skills: Mixed-Signal IC Design, ROIC Development, CMOS IC Design, Cadence, Mentor Graphics

Description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Sr Principal Systems Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA or Palmdale, CA. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) construct.

Roles and Responsibilities will include:

Support System Requirements Review (SRR) and Preliminary Design Review (PDR) of new development projects.

Work with a team of engineers on the development of system design, end-to-end traceability, data analyses, interface verification, and failure/anomaly resolution.

Independently develop methods to automate processes and documentation associated with design and testing.

Develop and produce artifacts that support design reviews, systems integration, verification, and validation.

Attends and/or prepares materials for presentations for Engineering Design Reviews

Develop, mature, and coordinate software interfaces and requirements to support the design, development, and sustainment of integrated components of a large system across multiple contracts.

Host and attend working group and review board meetings and provide insight and technical approval as required.

Possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills with excellent communications skills to support coordination across IPTs and with external customers.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience.

Understanding of the application and development of Interface Control artifacts and requirements in large systems.

Active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP PARs following commencement of employment to be able to completely support statement of work.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong critical thinking, verbal, and written communication skills.

Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Active DoD Top Secret SCI clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

Can identify moderate architecture defects in presentation material.

Experience supporting Systems Engineering Milestones SRR, PDR and Critical Design Review (CDR).

Experience in full lifecycle of Systems Engineering, including requirements decomposition, test planning, requirements verification and Coordinate verification plans among various IPTs.

Prefer Engineering degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Engineering Physics

Advanced Degree, Master’s or PhD.

Experience working on military aircraft / spacecraft systems.

Experience providing analysis and engineering support to new business development and proposal activities.

Experience in system architecture and Concept of Operations (CONOPs).

Experience in Interface Control Document (ICD) development and integration.

Proven ability to brief technical presentations to stakeholders.

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Government & Public Sector Jobs in California (Now Hiring) — 9,961 open — Page 173

Sr Principal Engineer Systems

Logistics Management Analyst

Security Officer Hospital Part Time

Instructional Assistant

Executive Assistant to Dean of Graduate Studies

Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4

CORE Reentry Coach - Oakland

Records Manager

Security Officer Patrol

Security Officer Patrol

California Organizer - Los Angeles and Orange County

Technology Support Specialist I

Executive Support Coordinator

Flight Safety Analyst

Coalition Coordinator

Sr Principal Engineer Electronics

Sr Principal Software Engineer - Integration and Test

Flight Test Technician 3/4- Survival Equipment/Life Support

Program Management Specialist, Mid

Mixed Signal Design Engineer II

Sr Principal Engineer Systems

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