California School Facilities Grants Specialist

Gafcon PM-CM LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gafcon PM-CM LLC in the United States is seeking a California State Grants Specialist to support administration of state funding programs, with focus on school facility funding and regulatory requirements. This position researches funding opportunities and regulations, coordinates grant applications and reporting, maintains grant documentation, and supports compliance throughout the grant lifecycle.

The role requires researching regulations, coordinating grant applications, ensuring compliance,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience with California state funding programs.
• Knowledge of California school facility funding and public construction requirements.
• Familiarity with OPSC and CDE programs and online systems.
• Experience with grant applications, reporting, and documentation.
• Strong research, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data spreadsheets.
• Experience with PeopleSoft, Unifier, or similar systems preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research and interpret California State funding regulations and school facility program requirements.
• Identify and evaluate applicable funding opportunities and eligibility requirements.
• Prepare and submit grant applications, supporting documentation, and required reports.
• Monitor grant compliance, deadlines, expenditures, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate and organized grant records and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams, attorneys, CPAs, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Support audits by preparing expense reports and required documentation.
• Analyze funding and regulatory issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Work with IT staff to define data requirements and support grant tracking systems
• Communicate clearly and effectively across departments to ensure compliance with funding guidelines.
• Utilize applicable systems, including PeopleSoft, Unifier, OPSC, CDE, and similar platforms.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Research

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Excel

Documentation

Communication

Tools

PeopleSoft

Unifier

OPSC

CDE

Job description

Gafcon PM-CM LLC in the United States is seeking a California State Grants Specialist to support administration of state funding programs, with focus on school facility funding and regulatory requirements. This position researches funding opportunities and regulations, coordinates grant applications and reporting, maintains grant documentation, and supports compliance throughout the grant lifecycle.

The role requires researching regulations, coordinating grant applications, ensuring compliance,