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Business Development Director, Strategic Workforce Funding Partnerships

Lexington, KY, USAFull-time$117k–$187k2026-10-28 → 2026-11-11

Core

Identify, shape, and secure large-scale workforce funding opportunities to drive enrollment growth for ed2go.

Role type

Senior commercial business development leader (strategic partnerships)

Builds

State-funded programs, public-private initiatives, employer-backed coalitions, and other workforce investment models

Domain

Workforce development, economic development, public policy, education technology

Required skills

Strategic partnership origination, government relations, negotiation, relationship building, market analysis, program development, executive communication, policy navigation, revenue forecasting, stakeholder management

Preferred skills

Advanced degree in business/public policy, experience with state/national initiatives, government affairs collaboration

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Identify and secure seven-figure funding opportunities, leverage senior government and private sector networks, anticipate workforce investment priorities, lead complex long-cycle business development efforts, represent the company in executive discussions, collaborate with Government Affairs, provide leadership insights on market trends

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence