Senior Transit Grant Strategist

Capitol Government Contract Specialists; California; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitol GCS, headquartered in Irvine, CA, seeks a Principal Planner to lead strategic grant funding initiatives for public transit capital projects. You will identify discretionary State and Federal funding opportunities, develop pursuit strategies, and oversee the full grant program pipeline for clients.

You will provide senior guidance on proposal strategy, agency coordination, and program compliance, coordinating with client staff and internal teams to ensure timely, compliant submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Transportation, or related field required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in transportation planning or grant program management.
• Experience with discretionary State and Federal grant programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and evaluate discretionary State and Federal grant funding opportunities.
• Maintain a pipeline of upcoming funding opportunities and provide strategic recommendations.
• Coordinate with client agency staff to gather technical data and project justifications.
• Develop budgets, timelines, and supporting documentation with program and finance staff.
• Track deadlines, awards, and post-award compliance and reporting obligations.
• Provide strategic oversight and quality review of grant narratives.
• Ensure proposals align with client goals, funder priorities, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as primary contact for grant strategy and program planning.

Skills

Grant program management

Transportation planning

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Writing & communication

Project management

Independent work

LA Metro experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Capitol GCS, headquartered in Irvine, CA, seeks a Principal Planner to lead strategic grant funding initiatives for public transit capital projects. You will identify discretionary State and Federal funding opportunities, develop pursuit strategies, and oversee the full grant program pipeline for clients.

You will provide senior guidance on proposal strategy, agency coordination, and program compliance, coordinating with client staff and internal teams to ensure timely, compliant submissions.