Government Grants Team Lead

Summary

Join Instrumentl, a hypergrowth YC-backed startup, as our Government Grants Team Lead! Lead and grow a team of grant builders, developing and implementing comprehensive sourcing strategies for federal, state, county, and city grants. You will be responsible for setting and achieving KPIs and OKRs, modernizing systems, and collaborating with other teams. The ideal candidate possesses strong government funding expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for supporting nonprofits. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k) with company match, and a fully distributed work environment.

Requirements

• Meticulous in reviewing and entering data with high precision
• Strong background in federal, state, county, and city grant processes and requirements
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team
• Ability to develop and execute effective sourcing strategies
• Experience in modernizing systems and optimizing workflows
• Commitment to achieving and exceeding KPIs and OKRs
• Strong communication skills for collaboration and feedback
• Proficiency with remote collaboration tools like Slack and Zoom, and familiarity with SaaS platforms
• Dedicated to Instrumentl’s mission to support the nonprofit community
• Previous experience in administering or applying for government grants
• Comfortable working in an early-stage startup with a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, and mentor a small team of government grant builders
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment
• 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
• 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
• Identify and implement improvements to outdated systems and workflows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
• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to improve existing processes through thoughtful feedback and innovation

Benefits

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