Breakthrough T1D · 15 hours ago
Specialist (Grant Management System), Research Operations
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expBreakthrough T1D is the leading global type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization. The Grant Management System Specialist will support technical needs related to grant-related systems, operational expense reporting, and maintenance of public-facing data while ensuring data accuracy and quality control.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Grant Management System Administrator and backend settings expert (field creation/functionality, workflows, list views, reporting, etc)
Resolve ongoing grant system requests to include troubleshooting solutions internally and working with our external dedicated support team
Explore and implement management tools that enhance grant data accuracy and efficiency
Maintain grant system administration standard operating procedures and handbook
Process and track departmental operating expenses
Perform monthly credit card reconciliations
Above all, scrutinize the details and have a meticulous eye
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, business or administration related major preferred
2-4 years of professional experience required
Knowledge of grant system administration and demonstrated problem-solving abilities
Previous example of process/project improvement
Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
Expertise in preparing presentations, reports, and business correspondence
Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into a coherent summary
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated sense of urgency and accountability
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build trusted relationships and maintain positive working relationships across the organization and external vendors/stakeholders
Preferred
Previous experience in system administration is preferred; understanding NIH-style grant processes and management is strongly encouraged
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision coverage
A 403(b) retirement plan
Voluntary benefits
Flexible spending and commuter benefit accounts
An employee assistance program (EAP)
Life and disability insurance
Performance-based bonuses
Generous paid time off
Company
Breakthrough T1D
Breakthrough T1D is the only global organization with a strategic research plan to end T1D.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
2024 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.05MKey Investors
Perficient
2025-11-10Grant· $0.05M
2025-04-08Grant
2017-03-03Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Aaron J. Kowalski
Chief Executive Officer
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