Government & Public Sector Jobs in San Diego, CA (Now Hiring) — 47 open
Management & Training CorporationCareer Success Director
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
Wage - $90,000 annually Schedule – Full Time, 8hr shifts, Monday – Friday Our staff also enjoy these benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription drug and life insurance Short & long-term disability 401(k) retirement p…
Skills: Dormitory Management, Budget Monitoring, Staff Training, Policy Development, Contractual Compliance
ICF Consulting
Aquatic Permitting Specialist
San Diego, California, United States · Remote OK
$74k–$125k
Description Aquatic Permitting Specialist About Us At the Environment & Planning (E&P) Division, we are driven by our commitment to do what’s right—for our clients, our team, our communities, and the environment. Our div…
Skills: Aquatic Resource Delineation, Permit Application Preparation, Regulatory Compliance, Field Data Collection, CRAM Assessments
CDAChild Care Eligibility Specialist I
San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
Description Department: Case Management Classification: Non-Exempt ROP: $30.01 (equivalent to $62,420.80 annually) Location: Kearny Mesa Please view this video about the administrative role (non-educational/teaching posi…
Skills: Case Management, Eligibility Determination, Interviewing, Compliance Monitoring, Income Calculation
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL VILLAGE
Residential Services Coordinator I
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$24/hr
Residential Service Coordinator I Residential Services At Father Joe’s Villages, safe and supportive housing environments are essential to helping individuals transition out of homelessness and toward long-term sta…
Skills: Client Engagement, Trauma-Informed Care, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Service Navigation
SAICField Engineer Team Manager
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supervisor, Technical Services Analyst and Field Support Engineer to join the SAIC Datalink Group. This Field Engineer leader will be based ON-SITE at our Mission Valley o…
Skills: Team Leadership, Technical Services Analysis, Field Engineering, System Integration, Network Configuration
NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM)BARBER - FULL TIME (35 - 40 HOURS) + BENEFITS - NORTH ISLAND MAIN STORE
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
Come work for us as a FEDERAL EMPLOYEE, and help support our mission by providing customers with quality goods and services at a savings and to support quality of life programs for active duty military, retirees, reservi…
Skills: Haircutting, Shaving, Scalp Massage, Sanitization, Customer Service
NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM)SUPERVISORY SALES ASSOCIATE - NORTH ISLAND MAIN STORE - LAWN & GARDEN DEPT - FULL TIME (35-40 HOURS)
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
Come work for us as a FEDERAL EMPLOYEE, and help support our mission by providing customers with quality goods and services at a savings and to support quality of life programs for active duty military, retirees, reservi…
Skills: Customer Service, Sales, Inventory Management, Point-of-Sale (POS), Cash Handling
FirestormPrincipal Automation Engineer
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$238k–$262k
Who We Are At Firestorm, we're building toward a future defined by incontestable defense logistics. That means equipping warfighters with mission-critical capabilities at the point of need. Not in months, not from a depo…
Skills: UAS, Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Python, C++
RBF Consulting, a Company of Michael Baker InternationalEnvironmental Planner II
San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
$76k–$100k
Planning Practice We create, integrate, visualize and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with r…
Skills: CEQA Compliance, NEPA Documentation, Environmental Impact Analysis, Technical Writing, Project Management
Akima Global Services, LLCInformation Systems Security Engineer - Intermediate (ISSE) — Secret Clearance Required
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$0/hr–$0/hr
AMO is looking for a Information Systems Security Engineer - Journeyman (ISSE) to work in support of Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) in San Diego, California. To join our team of outstanding …
Skills: Cybersecurity Controls, Vulnerability Scanning, ACAS, Evaluate-STIG, Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Copper River Family of CompaniesProject Manager
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
Coho Technology Solutions is seeking a Project Manager with DoD IT/Telecommunications management experience to join our infrastructure team. The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing a complex IT/Telecommuni…
Skills: Project Management, DoD IT Management, Telecommunications Management, MS Project, WBS Development
San Diego FoundationSENIOR OFFICER, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRATEGY & OPERATIONS
San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
$140k–$155k
About the Policy and Innovation Center The Policy and Innovation Center (PIC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose founding partners include the San Diego Foundation, the County of San Diego, and The Brookings Institution. PIC…
Skills: Fiscal Oversight, Program Development, Coalition Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Grant Management
San Diego FoundationPROJECT MANAGER & EVALUATION SPECIALIST
San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
$75k–$90k
About the Policy and Innovation Center The Policy and Innovation Center (PIC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose founding partners include the San Diego Foundation, the County of San Diego, and The Brookings Institution. PIC…
Skills: Project Management, Program Evaluation, Contract Administration, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Analysis
SAICProduct Owner - Joint Range Extension (JRE)
San Diego, California, United States · Remote OK
SAIC is seeking a mission‑focused and highly organized Product Owner to support the Joint Range Extension (JRE) product line within the C5ISR portfolio. The Product Owner will be the voice of the customer while managing …
Skills: Product Ownership, Agile Methodologies, Tactical Data Links, Jira, Confluence
PVM, Inc.Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer
San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
Remote: Must reside in or near San Diego, CA - Will need to go onsite occasionally Reports to: Echo Direct reports: None. Delta’s provide performance feedback on other engineers and participate in company peer mentorship…
Skills: Palantir Foundry, Ontology Design, Python, TypeScript, Java
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)Construction Safety Flagperson
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
Are you ready to start your career at MTS? Please review before applying: Flagpersons (Construction Safety) are hired as part-time, temporary employees in support of a 24/7 transit operation. This role requires full sche…
Skills: Safety Monitoring, Radio Communication, Switch Manipulation, Job Safety Briefing, Emergency Judgment
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)Manager of Procurement
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$112k–$159k
Procurement at MTS is more than contracts—it’s a critical function that enables transit operations across the region. We’re looking for a Manager of Procurement who can lead a high-performing team, navigate complex publi…
Skills: Procurement Leadership, Public Procurement, Contract Management, Regulatory Compliance, Vendor Management
Sigma Defense Systems LLC1696 - Systems Engineer II-III
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$130k–$165k
Sigma Defense is seeking a Systems Engineer II-III to join our team in San Diego NB, CA. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will…
Skills: Systems Engineering, System Design, System Integration, Requirements Development, Verification and Validation
SAICSystems Integration Engineer
San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
Seeking an individual with expertise and extensive experience in technical programs, technical program management, agile software development, and specific experience with Systems Engineering in a DevOps environment. The…
Skills: Systems Integration, Network Engineering, DevOps, Agile Software Development, Technical Program Management
Crisis24Public Safety Liaison
San Diego, California, United States · Remote OK
$94k–$97k
About Crisis24 Crisis24 is a global, AI-enhanced provider of travel risk management, mass communications, critical event management, crisis-security consulting, personal protection solutions and global medical concierge …
Skills: Emergency Management, Public Safety Liaison, Incident Command System, Crisis Management, Risk Assessment
Frequently asked questions
How much do Government & Public Sector jobs in San Diego, CA pay?
Based on 37 listings with disclosed salaries, most government & public sector jobs in San Diego, CA pay between $75k–$188k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
How many Government & Public Sector jobs are open in San Diego, CA right now?
There are currently 47 open government & public sector positions in San Diego, CA listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Which companies are hiring for Government & Public Sector roles in San Diego, CA?
Companies currently hiring include Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc., Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, SAIC, Firestorm, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
Are there remote or hybrid Government & Public Sector jobs in San Diego, CA?
Yes — 20 of the 47 open government & public sector positions offer remote or hybrid work (7 remote, 13 hybrid).
How do I apply for Government & Public Sector jobs in San Diego, CA?
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