Senior Grants Program Specialist

Title: Senior Grants Program Specialist

Location: Orange United States

 Management

 Full Time

 ID: 493860

Job Description:

The Team You’ll Join

We are a mission driven community-based organization that serves member health with excellence and dignity, respecting the value and needs of each person. If you are ready to advance your career while making a difference, we encourage you to review and apply today and help us build healthier communities for all.

More About the Opportunity 

We are hoping you will join us as a Sr Grants Program Specialist (Program Specialist Sr) and help shape the future of healthcare where you’ll be an integral part of our Medi-Cal & CalAIM team, helping to strive for excellence while we serve our member health with dignity, respecting the value and needs of each of our members through collaboration with our providers, community partners and local stakeholders.  This position has been approved to be Full Office. 

• If telework is approved, you are required to work within the State of California only and if Partial Telework, also come in to the Main Office in Orange, CA, at least two (2) days per week minimum.  

The Program Specialist Sr will be responsible for supporting the Grant Management team to ensure timely and thorough completion of all stages of grantmaking workflows from initial inquiry and application to award, payment, reporting, and closeout. You will support the Grant Management team in implementing projects and/or new funding opportunities and will provide assistance to internal subject matter experts in need of grants administration support. Further, you will ensure data integrity, documentation compliance, and facilitate the use of technology to support grantmaking.  Together, we are building a stronger, more equitable health system.

Your Contributions To the Team: 

• 85% - Program Support
  • Participates in a mission driven culture of high-quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability. 
  • Participates and provides support to day-to-day grants process, including application intake, review, award, reporting, and close out, in a timely manner. 
  • Assists with planning and monitoring the development and implementation of new grant programs and the improvement of existing policies, processes and procedures to support those programs. 
  • Supports all stages of grantmaking workflows and conducts due diligence to ensure transparency and that proper protocols are followed and documented. 
  • Analyzes and communicates the operational impacts of applicable internal and external statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements for compliance. 
  • Identifies and analyzes potential barriers for grant programs and individual grant awards.
  • Communicates with applicants and grantee partners to facilitate their relationship with CalOptima Health and their appropriate management of and reporting on the grant award.
  • Conducts data analysis on grant programs and coordinates regulatory reporting as needed.  

• 10% - Administrative Support
  • Assists the department in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short- and long-term goals/priorities for the department. 
  • Ensures data integrity, documentation compliance, and facilitates the use of technology to support grantmaking. 

• 5% - Other Duties as assigned
  • Completes other projects and duties as assigned. 

Do You Have What the Role Requires?

• Bachelor’s degree in health policy, health care economics, public administration, public policy, public health, sociology, psychology, social work or related field PLUS 3 years of experience in grantmaking and administration required; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above may also be qualifying.
• Have access to means of transportation for work away from the primary office approximately 10% of the time required.

You’ll Stand Out More If You Possess the Following:

• Master’s degree in health policy, health care economics, public administration, public policy, public health, sociology, psychology, social work or a related field.
• 3 years of experience working with health care delivery systems and/or in a public agency/organization serving Medi-Cal, Medicare or any other under resourced populations.

What the Regulatory Agencies Need You to Possess?

• N/A

Your Knowledge & Abilities to Bring to this Role:

• Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Health's leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.  
• Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events.
• Organize, be analytical, problem-solve and possess project management skills.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and in an efficient manner.
• Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.
• Motivate and lead multi-program teams and external committees/coalitions.
• Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment.

Your Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Ability to visually read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Ability to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects, patients and/or equipment 10 to 25 pounds

Ways We Are Here For You

• You’ll enjoy competitive compensation for this role.
  • Our current hiring range is: Pay Grade: 309 - $68,015 - $108,824 ($32.70 - $52.3192).
    • The final salary offered will be based on education, job-related knowledge and experience, skills relevant to the role and internal equity among other factors.
       
• This position is approved for Full Office (**If the position is Telework, it is eligible in California only**)
• A comprehensive benefits package
• CalPERS pension program and additional retirement packages.
• Additional benefits and perks including:
  • A generous PTO program
  • A quality work life balance
  • Various wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career development opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling
  • And the satisfaction of knowing your work directly impacts and improves healthcare access for thousands of individuals and families.

Our Work Environment:

If located at the 500, 505 Building or a remote work location:

• Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

If located at PACE:

• Work is typically indoors in a clinical setting serving the frail and elderly.
• There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.

If located in the Community:

• Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed. 
• Employee will occasionally work outdoors in varied temperatures.
• There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Why Join Us?

We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Each employee brings a unique perspective to the overall team and we value everyone's input and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where you and every team member can thrive while making a meaningful impacts on our community members.  Our team reflects and represents  the communities we serve, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share our commitment to accessible, quality healthcare.

What's Your Next Step?

All Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Do NOT miss out.  If you want to join our team, the deadline for the first review of applications is March 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM (PST).  We are encouraging you to apply early. If you apply after the first review date, your application is not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. 

Our Commitment to You

Your application and resume will be reviewed by a dedicated recruiter to this position.  If your experience matches what we need, we will reach out to you to discuss the next steps.  The selection process may include, but is not limited to, a skills assessment, phone screen and interview.

CalOptima Health is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse staff, where we will honor your unique experiences, identity, and perspectives. Our organization strives to create and maintain a workplace environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming so we can truly be Better Together.

CalOptima Health is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit. CalOptima Health wants to have qualified employees in every job position. CalOptima Health prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee, or applicant for employment, based on race, religion/religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transitioning status, age, sexual orientation, immigration status, military status as a disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. CalOptima Health also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived as having, any of those characteristics.