Government & Public Sector Jobs in Illinois (Now Hiring) — 3,964 open — Page 196

Regional Policy and Implementation Director

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

$127k–$156k/yr

Senior+

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire a full-time employee at the Director level in the Regional Policy and Implementation (RPI) division. The RPI Director will be a senior leader respons…

Skills: Transportation Policy, Urban Planning, Policy Analysis, Project Management, Personnel Management

Family Support Specialist - Center Based

Bloomington, Illinois, United States · On-site

$20/hr–$22/hr

Mid level

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 14…

Skills: Case Management, Family Support, Recruitment, Eligibility Verification, Community Resource Knowledge

Anticipated SY26-27 Regular Teacher (1st Gr. Gen Ed)

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level$16M raised

CLASS TITLE: Teacher CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the supervision of the school principal, responsible for the instruction, progress, and discipline of all pupils in assigned classes, and performs related duties a…

Skills: Instructional Planning, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Student Evaluation, Behavior Management

Social Worker (LCSW) - Co-Responder Social Service Unit

West Peoria, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level

Overview This job exists due to a grant received by the City of Peoria to implement a co-responder model for mental health professionals to respond to calls with the Peoria Police for individuals that need the assistance…

Skills: Crisis Intervention, Motivational Interviewing, De-escalation Techniques, Case Management, Clinical Oversight

Anticipated SY26-27 Regular Teacher (3rd Math)

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level$16M raised

CLASS TITLE: Teacher CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the supervision of the school principal, responsible for the instruction, progress, and discipline of all pupils in assigned classes, and performs related duties a…

Skills: Instructional Planning, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Student Evaluation, Curriculum Knowledge

Building Technology Systems – Assistant Vice President

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$134k–$185k/yr

Senior+

This Opportunity Be involved in projects with our Building Technology Systems Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges. At WSP, we are driven by inspirin…

Skills: Telecommunications Systems, Electronic Safety, Security Systems, Project Management, Team Leadership

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Itasca, Illinois, United States · On-site

$300k–$500k/yr

Senior+

Description W.S. Darley & Co. is seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer to provide financial leadership, capital discipline, and strategic insight as the company enters its next phase of growth. The CFO will partner …

Skills: Liquidity Management, Capital Allocation, Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning, Risk Management

Senior Financial Program Analyst

Springfield, Illinois, United States · On-site

Senior+

As a Senior Strategic Business & Financial Management Consultant, you will be expected to provide program management, financial / budget planning and execution guidance to a government customer and team in support of the…

Skills: Program Management, Financial Planning, Budget Execution, Acquisition Strategy, Cost Estimating

Anticipated SY26-27 Regular Teacher (1st Gr. Gen Ed)

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level$16M raised

CLASS TITLE: Teacher CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the supervision of the school principal, responsible for the instruction, progress, and discipline of all pupils in assigned classes, and performs related duties a…

Skills: Instructional Planning, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Student Evaluation, Behavior Management

Anticipated SY26-27 Regular Teacher (3rd Math)

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level$16M raised

CLASS TITLE: Teacher CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the supervision of the school principal, responsible for the instruction, progress, and discipline of all pupils in assigned classes, and performs related duties a…

Skills: Instructional Planning, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Student Evaluation, Curriculum Knowledge

Custodian Groundskeeper - Part-time

Waukegan, Illinois, United States · On-site

Mid level

Job Summary This position performs routine custodial and grounds maintenance duties to maintain clean, safe, and well-kept interior and exterior facilities in accordance with established procedures and company standards.…

Skills: Custodial Maintenance, Groundskeeping, Lawn Mowing, Hedge Trimming, Chemical Handling

Writing and Math Partners (WAMP) Coordinator

Champaign, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

Mid level

The Education Justice Project, a unit of the College of Education, offers educational programs to individuals incarcerated at Danville Correctional Center, a medium-security state prison about 35 miles east of campus. EJ…

Skills: Tutoring, Staff Coordination, Onboarding, Training, Program Management

Dentist - Illinois River Correctional Center (79828)

Canton, Illinois, United States · On-site

Mid level

Job DetailsJob Location: Illinois River Correctional Center - Canton, IL 61520Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Professional DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: DentistCenturion is proud to be the NEW provider of he…

Skills: Routine Recall Exams, Simple Extractions, Restorations, Prosthetic Services, Prophylaxis

Dentist - Kewanee Life Skills Re-Entry Center (79830)

Kewanee, Illinois, United States · On-site

Mid level

Job DetailsJob Location: Kewanee Life Skills Re-Entry Center - Kewanee, IL 61443Position Type: Part-TimeEducation Level: Professional DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: DentistCenturion is proud to be the NEW provider of …

Skills: Routine Recall Exams, Simple Extractions, Restorations, Prosthetic Services, Prophylaxis

Data Engineer Software Developer

Scott AFB, Illinois, United States · On-site

$99k–$106k/yr

Mid level

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

Skills: Data Engineering, ETL/ELT, Python, Java, SQL

Protective Services Specialist (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)

Rosemont, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

$30/hr–$54/hr

Senior$2.0B raised

We’re excited about your interest in pursuing the next step in your career with US Foods! Your continuous growth and development is critical to our success. US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable …

Skills: Executive Protection, Threat Assessment, Protective Intelligence, Risk Mitigation, Advance Planning

Global Compliance Specialist I

Itasca, Illinois, United States · On-site

$60k–$91k/yr

Entry level

Introduction Join us at AIT, where we believe every day presents an opportunity to make a global impact! We’re problem solvers, driven by our curiosity and creativity, in endless pursuit of solutions for our customers. T…

Skills: Freight Forwarding, Trade Compliance, Transportation Compliance, Vendor Management, Data Analysis

Compliance Specialist – FedRAMP & HITRUST

Oak Brook, Illinois, United States · Remote OK

$120k–$150k/yr

Mid level

Jorie AI is transforming healthcare operations through intelligent automation, secure cloud solutions, and data-driven insights. As a Compliance Specialist – FedRAMP, you will play a key role in ensuring Jorie’s cloud in…

Skills: FedRAMP Compliance, HITRUST CSF, NIST 800-53, HIPAA, SOC 2

Mental Health Registered Nurse at JTC Evening Shift (79900)

Joliet, Illinois, United States · On-site

Mid level

Job DetailsJob Location: Joliet Treatment Center - Joliet, IL 60436Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Associate's DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: EveningJob Category: Nursing Professional & Support Full Tim…

Skills: Health Assessments, Medication Administration, Patient Education, Psychiatric Nursing, CPR

Program Manager, Policing Leadership Academy

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

$66k–$91k/yr

Senior

Department UL Crime Ed Lab Program Management About the Department Who We Are The Policing Leadership Academy is a violence reduction initiative that aims to prevent violent crime, support officers, and improve fairness …

Skills: Project Management, Event Planning, Quantitative Data Analysis, Budget Management, Stakeholder Management

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?

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

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