California School Grants & Compliance Specialist

Gafcon PM-CM LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer-M

Employee Assistance Program

Education and Training Benefits

Job summary

Gafcon PM-CM LLC in San Diego seeks a California State Grants Specialist to support administration of state funding programs, with a focus on school facility funding and related regulatory requirements. You will research regulations, identify opportunities, prepare applications, and ensure grant lifecycle compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating with internal teams and external agencies, maintaining grant records, supporting audits, and leveraging systems like PeopleSoft and Unifier to

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible experience working 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, compliance, 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.
• Strong attention to detail with the 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

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Attention to detail

Excel

Data analysis

Tools

PeopleSoft

Unifier

OPSC

CDE

Job description

Gafcon PM-CM LLC in San Diego seeks a California State Grants Specialist to support administration of state funding programs, with a focus on school facility funding and related regulatory requirements. You will research regulations, identify opportunities, prepare applications, and ensure grant lifecycle compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating with internal teams and external agencies, maintaining grant records, supporting audits, and leveraging systems like PeopleSoft and Unifier to