Education Fiscal Services Consultant at California Department of Education Share on X   Print Application Deadline

3/2/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted 2/20/2026 Contact Lydia Delgado
916-445-9481 Number of Openings 2 Salary Pay Range
$8,237 - $10,310 Monthly Length of Work Year 12 Employment Type Full Time Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   

Do you want to be part of an outstanding team that supports the state's 2,000+ local educational agencies in providing a world-class education to all of California's students? Are you passionate about problem solving and data accuracy to fund California schools? If you are interested in working in an exciting environment surrounded by a team of enthusiastic and self-motivated people, then look no further! The School Fiscal Services Division (SFSD) of the California Department of Education (CDE) is the right team for you. SFSD core values include Teamwork, Integrity, Customer Service, and Continuous Improvement.

Under the direction of the Education Fiscal Services Administrator, the Education Fiscal Services Consultant (EFSC) assumes a leadership role for the more complex programs funded through the Principal Apportionment Policy Office, including but not limited to the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), Special Education (AB 602) Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), the Home-to-School Transportation Reimbursement (HTSTR), the Arts and Music in Schools (AMS) program, and the LCFF Equity Multiplier, which provides funding to K-12 local educational agencies (LEA), including school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education.

Duties include but are not limited to:

- Communicate with, and provide guidance and training to, LEA administrators, state agencies, legislative staff, and other California Department of Education (CDE) staff on issues pertaining to the calculation and apportionment of LCFF and other Principal Apportionment funds.

 - Take a leadership role in identifying technical issues and problems related to LCFF and other programs within assignment areas. Be responsible for, and/or collaborate with and mentor responsible staff, to ensure data collection forms are consistent with current law, and data reporting instructions and software error checks are appropriate to achieve data integrity.

Requirements / Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: - Knowledge of: K-12 LEA financial management and fiscal services; public school law and finance; financial and statistical analysis; statewide financial assistance programs for LEAs; statewide legislative processes; and data processing systems, electronic transmission of data, and communications systems; Microsoft Excel functions and formulas. - Ability to: interpret data, solve administrative and fiscal problems, speak and write effectively; establish and maintain cooperative relations with local, state, and federal officials and agencies; provide leadership and direction to LEAs; and work effectively with all levels of staff in the Department and other agencies, exercising tact, resourcefulness and good judgment.

Required Application Package Documents: - STD. 678 State of California Application - Resume must be included with the application package to be considered.

Requirements / Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: - Knowledge of: K-12 LEA financial management and fiscal services; public school law and finance; financial and statistical analysis; statewide financial assistance programs for LEAs; statewide legislative processes; and data processing systems, electronic transmission of data, and communications systems; Microsoft Excel functions and formulas. - Ability to: interpret data, solve administrative and fiscal problems, speak and write effectively; establish and maintain cooperative relations with local, state, and federal officials and agencies; provide leadership and direction to LEAs; and work effectively with all levels of staff in the Department and other agencies, exercising tact, resourcefulness and good judgment.

Required Application Package Documents: - STD. 678 State of California Application - Resume must be included with the application package to be considered.

Comments and Other Information Hiring Unit Contact Information The hiring unit contact who will answer questions regarding the position or application process: Ian Cambridge Email: ICambridge@cde.ca.gov Phone: 916-327-4406 Comments and Other Information
Hiring Unit Contact Information The hiring unit contact who will answer questions regarding the position or application process: Ian Cambridge Email: ICambridge@cde.ca.gov Phone: 916-327-4406 Links Related To This Job Standard State Application Form 678 View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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