How much do Government & Public Sector jobs in Melbourne, FL pay?

Based on 692 listings with disclosed salaries, most government & public sector jobs in Melbourne, FL pay between $79k–$184k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.

How many Government & Public Sector jobs are open in Melbourne, FL right now?

There are currently 744 open government & public sector positions in Melbourne, FL listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Government & Public Sector roles in Melbourne, FL?

Companies currently hiring include Northrop Grumman, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc., L3Harris Technologies, CACI International Inc, CesiumAstro, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Government & Public Sector jobs in Melbourne, FL?

Yes — 54 of the 744 open government & public sector positions offer remote or hybrid work (8 remote, 46 hybrid).

How do I apply for Government & Public Sector jobs in Melbourne, FL?

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 Melbourne, FL (Now Hiring) — 744 open — Page 22

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.

Project Management

Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site

$66k–$98k/yr

Mid level

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

Skills: Project Management, Earned Value Management, Cost Account Management, Financial Forecasting, Budgeting

Northrop Grumman

Project Management

Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site

$66k–$98k/yr

Mid level

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…

Skills: Project Management, Budget Forecasting, Resource Allocation, Risk Mitigation, MS Project

Northrop Grumman

Principal Systems Engineer

Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site

$98k–$148k/yr

Senior

Skills: Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering Ecosystem, MBSE, AI/ML Integration, IT Architecture

Northrop Grumman

Electronic Technician 2/3-Active Secret Clearance Required

Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site

$48k–$96k/yr

Mid level

Skills: Cable Harness Assembly, Rack Assembly, Electronic Troubleshooting, Prototype Building, Component Level Diagnosis

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.

Configuration Analyst/ Principal Configuration Analyst

Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site

$66k–$122k/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: Configuration Management, Data Management, Teamcenter, SAP, Manufacturing Execution System

Northrop Grumman

Senior Principal Engineer Software - Field Integration

Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site

$123k–$184k/yr

Senior+

Skills: C++, Object Oriented Programming, Software Development Life Cycle, Automated Testing, Windows

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.

Principal Engineer Software - Support Equipment Software

Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site

$98k–$148k/yr

Senior

Skills: C/C++, Object Oriented Programming, Python, Bash, Linux

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.

Principal Engineer Software

Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site

$98k–$148k/yr

Senior

Skills: C/C++, Object Oriented Programming, Linux, Windows, Agile Software Development

Northrop Grumman

Configuration Analyst/ Principal Configuration Analyst

Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site

$66k–$122k/yr

Senior

Skills: Configuration Data Management, Bill Of Materials Reconciliation, Configuration Status Accounting, Teamcenter, SAP

CesiumAstro

Principal Systems Engineer (Ground Station Architect)

Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site

Senior+$655M raised

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protect…

Skills: Space System Architecture, Satellite Communications, Ground Station Design, CONOPS Development, System Integration

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.

Staff Computer Systems Analyst - Secret

Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site

$139k–$209k/yr

Senior+

Skills: Windows Domain Architecture, Active Directory, VMware, SAN Storage, Security+ Certification

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.

Avionics Integration Process Lead

Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site

$123k–$213k/yr

Senior+

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

Skills: Avionics Integration, Systems Engineering, Agile Processes, Hardware Integration, Test Engineering

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.

Manager of Project Management 3 - DevOps Operations & Integration Lead

Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site

$138k–$207k/yr

Senior

Skills: Project Management, Program Operations, Resource Management, Risk Management, Data Analysis

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.

Principal Traffic Administrator

Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site

$74k–$111k/yr

Senior

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

Skills: Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Transportation Management Systems, Freight Routing, Carrier Negotiation

Northrop Grumman

Manager of Project Management 3 - DevOps Operations & Integration Lead

Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site

$138k–$207k/yr

Senior

Skills: Project Management, Program Operations, DevOps, Resource Management, Risk Management

Northrop Grumman

Principal Traffic Administrator

Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site

$74k–$111k/yr

Senior

Skills: Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Transportation Management Systems, Freight Routing, Carrier Negotiation

Product Engineer II

Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site

$75k–$106k/yr

Mid level$1.7B raised

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary As a Product Engineer II at AeroVironment, one sustains engineering support for UAV systems and commercial applications. Includes design modifications of structural components,…

Skills: Engineering Design, Configuration Management, CAD, Altium, Lean Six Sigma

IntrepidGS

Community Planner

Jordanów, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland · On-site

Mid level

As the Community Planner, you will be responsible for developing solutions for US Air Force Base community planning tasks which may include comprehensive planning, transportation, capital improvements, infrastructure, Ma…

Skills: Community Planning, AutoCAD, GIS, Site Planning, Infrastructure Development

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.

Principal/Senior Principal Engineer - Survivability (Melbourne FL)

Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site

$108k–$203k/yr

Senior+

Skills: Radar Cross Section Analysis, Low Observable Technology, Applied Electromagnetics, CATIA, Unigraphics

Northrop Grumman

Sr Principal Simulation Software Engineer

Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site

$116k–$184k/yr

Senior+

Skills: C, C++, Python, Software Development Life Cycle, Flight Simulation

Description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an entry level to experienced Project Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

This Position is located onsite in Melbourne, FL.

This position is for the role of a Cost Account Manager to support the Ground Systems team. The selected candidate will be part of a diverse organization supporting the Ground Systems Team Program Office and Business Management functions. As the CAM this individual will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between the execution team, cost management, and scheduling; reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports; assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet program goals and objectives; help develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving. The CAM is expected to understand and implement Northrop Grumman Earned Value Management Processes.

The candidate will be required to improve their knowledge of industry practices and standards and demonstrate the skill and ability to perform professional tasks. This individual should possess leadership and team building capabilities and have strong interpersonal skills. Must possess solid organization abilities and be a motivated, flexible team player. Some travel may be required.

Key roles and responsibilities for this position include (but are not limited to):

Develop and maintain cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasts for projects or product lines.

Align cost plans with business objectives, market conditions, and strategic initiatives.

Monitor actual expenditures against budgets; identify variances and root causes.

Prepare regular cost reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.

Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).

Identify potential cost‑related risks (price volatility, supply chain disruptions, etc.).

Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

Work closely with project managers, engineering, procurement, and finance teams to gather data and align cost objectives.

Communicate cost implications of design changes, schedule shifts, or scope adjustments.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of professional or military experience in Project Management OR Master’s degree in a related field (no specific project‑management experience required)

Experience with Microsoft Office tool suite; the ability to create, manage, and manipulate the tools, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

Experience with Earned Value Management either acting as a Cost Account Manager or other supporting a business function (Cost management/planning, scheduling management/planning, etc.)

Active secret US Government clearance (last investigation completed within last 6 years) and the ability to attain and maintain or a top-secret US Government clearance and program access (PAR) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Northrop Grumman CAM certification

Understanding of Agile Methodologies and experience supporting a team implementing Agile planning and execution strategies

2+ years’ experience – general business environment with preference in project management, program integration, and/or administrative support

Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with all levels in the organization to include Senior Leaders

Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.

Highly detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and a skilled communicator

Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office tool suite; the ability to create, manage, and manipulate the tools, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

Proficient in using the Atlassian Suite of tools (Confluence and Jira) and Microsoft SharePoint

Knowledge of Project Management principles and experience utilizing them professionally

Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously and quickly adapting to rapid changes.

Experience working solo: self-prioritizing and tasking, consistent cadence.

An additional 4 + years of military experience in a Project Management capacity will be considered favorably.

Government & Public Sector Jobs in Melbourne, FL (Now Hiring) — 744 open — Page 22

Project Management

Project Management

Principal Systems Engineer

Electronic Technician 2/3-Active Secret Clearance Required

Configuration Analyst/ Principal Configuration Analyst

Senior Principal Engineer Software - Field Integration

Principal Engineer Software - Support Equipment Software

Principal Engineer Software

Configuration Analyst/ Principal Configuration Analyst

Principal Systems Engineer (Ground Station Architect)

Staff Computer Systems Analyst - Secret

Avionics Integration Process Lead

Manager of Project Management 3 - DevOps Operations & Integration Lead

Principal Traffic Administrator

Manager of Project Management 3 - DevOps Operations & Integration Lead

Principal Traffic Administrator

Product Engineer II

Community Planner

Principal/Senior Principal Engineer - Survivability (Melbourne FL)

Sr Principal Simulation Software Engineer

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