Government & Public Sector Jobs in Illinois (Now Hiring) — 3,964 open — Page 188

Mechanical Engineer

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site

$78k–$116k/yr

Mid level

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

Skills: Hardware Design, Electro-mechanical Packaging, Thermal Analysis, Structural Analysis, Siemens NX

Principal/Sr. Principal Digital Design Engineer

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site

$109k–$204k/yr

Senior+

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…

Skills: Digital Circuit Design, FPGA Technology, Schematic Capture, Hardware Prototyping, Debugging

Joint Fires Network (JFN) Engineer III

Scott AFB, Illinois, United States · On-site

$95k–$108k/yr

Mid level

Minimum Clearance RequiredTop Secret Responsibilities I2X Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government. Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, o…

Skills: Network Operations, Circuit Configuration, Router Configuration, Switch Configuration, Network Monitoring

Software/Principal Software Engineer

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site

$85k–$158k/yr

Senior

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

Skills: C++, Object Oriented Programming, Embedded Software Development, Linux, VxWorks

Principal/Sr. Principal Digital Design Engineer

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site

$109k–$204k/yr

Senior+

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

Skills: Digital Circuit Design, FPGA Development, Schematic Capture, Simulation, Hardware Prototyping

Embedded Software Engineer

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site

$88k–$131k/yr

Mid level$3.7B raised

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: C++, Embedded Software, Linux, VxWorks, Python

Principal Software Embedded Engineer

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States · On-site

$109k–$163k/yr

Senior$3.7B raised

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: C++, Embedded Software Development, Linux, VxWorks, Python

MANAGING DIRECTOR OF HOUSING OPERATIONS

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

$150k–$180k/yr

Senior+

Managing Director of Housing Operations Illinois Portfolio Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid) Status: Full-Time, Exempt Salary: $150,000-$180,000; commensurate with experience Benefits: Health, dental, vision, Simple IRA, li…

Skills: Property Management, Affordable Housing Operations, Multi-site Portfolio Management, Yardi, LIHTC Compliance

Sr Accountant - Proprietary Rptg & Analysis

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

$69k–$87k/yr

Senior

Position Title: Senior Accountant – Proprietary Reporting & Analysis Department: Accounting Join our Team! At IHDA we strive to create and maintain a work environment that promotes diversity, recognition and inclus…

Skills: Financial Accounting, Budgeting, General Ledger Analysis, Financial Reporting, Fixed Asset Reconciliation

Anticipated SY26-27 Temporary Special Education Teacher

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level$16M raised

ABOUT CPS: We are an urban district on the rise. The support and resources we provide to our staff enables them to make the greatest difference where it’s needed most. Be a part of the change. Our mission is to provide a…

Skills: Instruction, Student Progress Tracking, Classroom Management, IEP Goal Setting, Collaborative Planning

Compliance Analyst - AM

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

$52k–$65k/yr

Entry level

Position Title: Compliance Analyst Department: Asset Management Join our Team! At IHDA we strive to create and maintain a work environment that promotes diversity, recognition and inclusion. IHDA is committed to hiring a…

Skills: Operational Compliance, Multifamily Rental Housing, Affordable Housing Administration, Rent and Income Limit Calculation, Regulatory Monitoring

Intermediate Software Developer

Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

Mid level$22M raised

Overview Decision Point Corporation is looking for an Intermediate Software Developer to join our team supporting the Transportation Geospatial Information System (TGIS) at Scott AFB, IL. This position is on a hybrid tel…

Skills: .NET, C#, C++, Cloud Computing, Agile

Senior Service Manager

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

Senior

Position Summary: Under the guidance of the Senior Services Director, this position coordinates and facilitates all aspects of the program’s performance and quality improvement activities, including serving as the …

Skills: Program Management, Personnel Supervision, Quality Improvement, Case Record Review, Compliance Monitoring

Senior Field Manager - (MPI)

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$73k–$81k/yr

Mid level$550K raised

If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of a…

Skills: Street Outreach, Team Leadership, Crisis Intervention, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning

Landlord Engagement Coordinator

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

$47k–$62k/yr

Mid level

Description REPORTS TO: Program Manager, Chicago Rents STATUS: Non exempt, Full-Time LOCATION: Chicago, Illinois, (Hybrid/in-office schedule) SALARY RANGE: $47,009 – $62,370 (commensurate with experience) ABOUT ALL CHICA…

Skills: Landlord Engagement, Housing Inspections, Property Management, Case Management, Conflict Resolution

Client Manager, SLED Illinois

Addison Township, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

$90k–$135k/yr

Mid level$25M raised

Requirements: 3+ years of successful technology sales experience supporting State, Local Government, and Education (SLED) customers within Illinois. Demonstrated success managing and growing strategic customer relationsh…

Skills: Technology Sales, Account Management, SLED Procurement, Executive Stakeholder Engagement, Consultative Selling

Control Center Communications Coordinator

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Mid level$146M raised

SALARY $39.07 POSITION SUMMARY Ensures that appropriate communication with internal and external customers is maintained. Supports electronic communications efforts, assuring updates and status changes are provided in a …

Skills: Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Time Management, Microsoft Suite

Control Center Communications Coordinator

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Mid level$146M raised

SALARY $39.07 POSITION SUMMARY Ensures that appropriate communication with internal and external customers is maintained. Supports electronic communications efforts, assuring updates and status changes are provided in a …

Skills: Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Time Management, Microsoft Suite

SSVF Case Manager - Mattoon IL

Mattoon, Illinois, United States · On-site

$19/hr–$23/hr

Mid level

THE SALVATION ARMY NORTH & CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION Divisional Headquarters POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: SSVF Case Manager –Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program – Mattoon/IL-515 CoC LOCATION/D…

Skills: Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Housing Search, Outreach, Intake and Enrollment

Anticipated SY26-27 Temporary Special Education Teacher

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level$16M raised

ABOUT CPS: We are an urban district on the rise. The support and resources we provide to our staff enables them to make the greatest difference where it’s needed most. Be a part of the change. Our mission is to provide a…

Skills: Instruction, Student Progress Tracking, Classroom Management, IEP Goal Setting, Collaborative Teaching

Frequently asked questions

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

Based on 1325 listings with disclosed salaries, most government & public sector jobs in Illinois pay between $60k–$165k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.

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

There are currently 3,964 open government & public sector positions in Illinois listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

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

Companies currently hiring include Chicago Public Schools, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Cook County Government, The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University, Northrop Grumman, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

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

Yes — 640 of the 3964 open government & public sector positions offer remote or hybrid work (94 remote, 546 hybrid).

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

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