Partnerships & Business Development Manager, DeafHealth

Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD)

. Drive growth and expand DeafHealth's partner base through strategic outreach, relationship building, and pipeline development .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development and partnership management, with a strong focus on healthcare navigation, benefits enrollment, and institutional relationship building. Proficient in managing partner pipelines and advancing complex agreements while effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders, including the Deaf community.

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Business DevelopmentPartnership ManagementHealthcare NavigationProposal DevelopmentAmerican Sign Language Communication

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Hard Skills

Pipeline ManagementContract NegotiationRFP ProcessesHealthcare ContractingBenefits EnrollmentResearch SkillsAnalytical SkillsSales StrategyGrowth BenchmarkingCompliance Requirements

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityTime Management

Industry Keywords

Public HealthCommunity HealthDisability ServicesInstitutional PartnershipsMedicaidMarketplaceMedicarePatient AdvocacyCare CoordinationGrants Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive growth and expand DeafHealth's partner base through strategic outreach, relationship building, and pipeline development
Identify and cultivate new opportunities, develop partnerships, and foster relationships
Advance DeafHealth's healthcare navigation and benefits enrollment services, health education, training, and research offerings
Report to the Vice President and manage the business development pipeline from sourcing opportunities through closing agreements
Identify and develop regional and national business opportunities
Own the partner pipeline end-to-end, including prospecting, qualifying, proposing, negotiating, and finalizing
Prepare presentations and proposals representing DeafHealth services
Support revenue forecasting and partner-facing pipeline intelligence
Drive execution toward signed MOUs, service-level agreements, and multi-year contracts
Build and cultivate long-term institutional partner relationships
Lead and coordinate proposal, RFP, and application responses
Support existing partner relationships through follow-up, updates, and identifying expansion opportunities
Leverage professional and community networks to surface opportunities and market insights
Monitor industry developments and market trends
Represent DeafHealth at industry, community, and partner-focused events
Maintain accurate documentation of pipeline activity for tracking, planning, and reporting
Coordinate with other divisions on shared institutional relationships and joint pursuits
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Health, Health Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university; or equivalent professional experience
At least 4 years of experience in business development, partnerships, sales, or contracting
Experience building and managing a partner or sales pipeline end-to-end
Experience advancing complex agreements with institutional partners
Equivalent experience in disability services, community health, aging and long-term services, or nonprofit institutional partnerships will be considered
Strong English writing skills
Ability to communicate effectively using American Sign Language
Willingness to travel up to 15%
Preferred experience in healthcare navigation, patient advocacy, care coordination, patient support, benefits enrollment, healthcare contracting, procurement, or grants management
Familiarity with Medicaid, Marketplace, or Medicare
Located in Texas preferred
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with institutional partners, community leaders, and cross-functional teams
Understanding of healthcare payer and public sector landscapes
Understanding of healthcare procurement, RFP processes, contracts, service-level agreements, pricing models, and compliance requirements
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Research and analytical skills
Ability to work toward growth benchmarks and key performance indicators
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic, virtual environment
Deep understanding of and commitment to the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard-of-Hearing community and DeafHealth's mission

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work
Travel up to 15%