Public Sector & Government Contractor Jobs in the USA
Find public service jobs in the USA, including government affairs manager, public sector account executive and public sector solutions consultant roles. Many of these jobs are with companies that work with federal, state and local government agencies. They suit people with sales, consulting, policy or program experience who want to work on public sector projects. Some roles need a background check or security clearance, so look for these details in each listing. Read each listing in full, because requirements differ by employer, and use Apply now to go to the employer's own job page. Registration with Ethic Leaf is free, and a recruiter can contact you about public sector roles. Resume, interview and training help is optional and paid separately.
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Use our vacancies to compare public services opportunities by role, location and contract type. Depending on the position, you may find full-time, part-time, temporary or permanent work, from public sector sales and consulting to government affairs, program support and administration. Job requirements can vary, so read each listing carefully and highlight the experience, practical skills and qualifications that match the employer’s needs.
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Entry-level public service jobs: program assistant, proposal coordinator, public sector customer support, policy research assistant and government affairs associate roles are common starting points with contractors and consultancies that serve public agencies.
Top areas for public sector and government contractor jobs on Ethic Leaf include Washington, Arlington, Baltimore, Atlanta, Austin, Sacramento, Denver and Chicago. Use the location filter on this page to see openings near you, including remote and hybrid roles where employers offer them.
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Roles and Skills to Consider
Public Sector Account Executive
Sales roles that help government agencies choose and buy technology and services.
Public Services Jobs by Contract Type
Public services roles are offered on permanent, contract, temporary and part-time bases, so you can choose a working pattern that fits your life and career goals.
Public Services Jobs FAQs
We list roles in and around the public sector, including government affairs, public sector sales and consulting, program coordination, administration and community support.
Not always. Many roles value transferable skills such as customer service, sales, project work or administration. Each listing states its own requirements.
Many do. Roles that involve government agencies, sensitive data or security clearance often require a background check, and the listing will say so.
Some roles are remote or hybrid, while others are based in a specific city or state. Check the location on each vacancy.
Open a vacancy, read the requirements and apply through the listing. Register with Ethic Leaf for support with applications and resumes.
Some do. Roles that work on federal contracts may require a background check or an active security clearance, and the listing says so when that applies. Many public sector sales, consulting, policy and program roles need no clearance. Government agencies themselves recruit through USAJOBS and state career portals; the listings here are mainly with companies that serve those agencies.
Most listings in this sector are with private companies, consultancies and nonprofits that work with federal, state and local government, rather than with agencies directly. Direct government positions are advertised on USAJOBS and on each state's or city's careers site, which we link to from our job search guides.
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