Government Grants Team Lead

Salary Range: 50000 to 60000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

What You’ll Do

• Team Leadership & Growth:
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor a small team of government grant builders.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Strategy Development:
• Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for federal, state, county, and city grants.
• Continuously refine and optimize grant sourcing processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Performance Management:
• Set, monitor, and achieve weekly KPIs and monthly OKRs for the government grants team.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• System Modernization:
• Identify and implement improvements to outdated systems and workflows.
• Collaborate with the product team to suggest and prioritize feature enhancements based on team feedback and operational needs.
• Collaboration & Communication:
• Work closely with Sarah B (Private Grants Team Lead), Jason (Review Team Lead), and Karen (Federal Grants Specialist) to ensure cohesive grant building efforts across teams.
• Report directly to Bonnie, Content Operations Manager, providing regular updates on team performance and project status.
• Quality Assurance:
• Ensure all grant data is accurate, up-to-date, and meets Instrumentl’s quality standards.
• Oversee the resolution of discrepancies and errors in grant listings in collaboration with the Content Review and Customer Success teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in reviewing and entering data with high precision.
• Government Funding Expertise: Strong background in federal, state, county, and city grant processes and requirements.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to develop and execute effective sourcing strategies.
• Process Improvement: Experience in modernizing systems and optimizing workflows.
• Performance-Driven: Commitment to achieving and exceeding KPIs and OKRs.
• Effective Communicator: Strong communication skills for collaboration and feedback.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency with remote collaboration tools like Slack and Zoom, and familiarity with SaaS platforms.
• Passion for Mission: Dedicated to Instrumentl’s mission to support the nonprofit community.
• Experience in Grant Management: Previous experience in administering or applying for government grants.
• Startup Environment: Comfortable working in an early-stage startup with a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Process Optimization: Demonstrated ability to improve existing processes through thoughtful feedback and innovation.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $50,000 – $60,000 annually, based on experience.
• Health Benefits: 100% covered health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (50% for dependents).
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Equipment & Setup: Company laptop and a stipend to set up your home workstation.
• Work Culture: Fully distributed team with opportunities for company retreats and in-person collaboration.
• Impact: Work with amazing nonprofits across the US, contributing to their success and driving positive change.