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We are looking for a Business Development Director to lead growth strategy and expand service opportunities in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role is ideal for a mission-focused leader who understands how to translate market opportunities into practical, compliant, and sustainable business outcomes. The successful candidate will work across teams to identify expansion potential, strengthen external partnerships, and support long-term organizational impact within child welfare and related human services.
Job Responsibility
Develop and advance business growth plans that align market demand with operational capacity, quality expectations, and regulatory requirements
Evaluate new geographic and program opportunities through research, competitive review, and feasibility analysis to support informed expansion decisions
Build and maintain strategic relationships with public agencies, schools, healthcare organizations, and other community stakeholders to generate partnership and contract opportunities
Collaborate with operational, compliance, and executive leaders to shape initiatives that support growth while protecting program performance and service standards
Use dashboards, performance metrics, and market data to identify trends, measure outcomes, and recommend actions that improve decision-making
Lead efforts tied to contract development, renewal, and expansion across multiple markets, ensuring proposals reflect both business goals and service realities
Guide change initiatives and process improvements that enhance scalability, reduce risk, and strengthen execution across distributed teams
Address complex business challenges with a practical, solutions-focused approach that balances expansion objectives with mission delivery
Requirements
At least 5 years of experience in business development, including 2 or more years in a director-level leadership role
Direct experience in child welfare, foster care, or a closely related human services environment
Demonstrated success supporting growth across multiple markets and increasing contract or partnership opportunities
Strong ability to interpret analytics, performance indicators, and market intelligence to drive strategic recommendations
Solid understanding of financial, operational, and compliance considerations that influence program growth and sustainability
Bachelor’s degree required
advanced degree preferred
Willingness to travel up to 50% as needed
Proficiency with business systems and technology tools that support reporting, planning, and execution
What we offer
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance