California School Grants & Compliance Specialist

Gafcon Pm Cm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dependent Care FSA

Commuter Benefits

Legal Assistance Resources

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer 0

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Referral Program

Learning and Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Gafcon PM-CM LLC seeks a California State Grants Specialist to support administration of California funding programs, focusing on school facilities. You will research regulations, identify funding opportunities, prepare grant applications, and ensure compliance throughout the grant lifecycle.

The role requires at least 2 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with OPSC/CDE systems. A collaborative, detail-oriented professional will thrive in our team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible experience with California state funding programs, preferably involving school facilities, OPSC, CDE, or public construction funding.
• 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.

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 skills

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

PeopleSoft/Unifier experience

Tools

PeopleSoft

Unifier

Job description

Gafcon PM-CM LLC seeks a California State Grants Specialist to support administration of California funding programs, focusing on school facilities. You will research regulations, identify funding opportunities, prepare grant applications, and ensure compliance throughout the grant lifecycle.

The role requires at least 2 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with OPSC/CDE systems. A collaborative, detail-oriented professional will thrive in our team.