Business Development Manager
About the role
Manager, Business Development
Washington, DC, Metro Area, Remote (Full Time)
Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000
About Us
Zócalo Health is a tech-enabled, community-oriented primary care organization serving people who have historically been underserved by the one-size-fits-all healthcare system. We partner with health plans, providers, and community organizations to deliver culturally competent primary care, behavioral health, and social care.
Our model is built for populations with high medical and social complexity, where fragmented care drives poor outcomes and unnecessary cost. We combine local, community-based teams with virtual care and modern technology to deliver coordinated, whole-person care where members live and receive support.
Founded in 2021, Zócalo Health is backed by leading healthcare and mission-aligned investors and is scaling rapidly across states and populations. We are building a durable care platform designed to perform in constrained healthcare environments and to lead the shift toward accountable, value-based care.
Role Description
The Manager, Business Development will join Zócalo Health at a critical time in the history of our company and of primary care. The opportunity for impact is large and growing, and Zócalo Health will lead the transition from fee-for-service to value-based care for the growing Latino community in the U.S.
An integral member of the Zócalo Health founding team, you will be responsible for management and support of the Growth and Strategy team. This role will focus on partnership coordination, network development, and operational execution to support payer relationships and expansion efforts.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys cross-functional collaboration, and is passionate about driving impact through community-centered healthcare solutions.
This position reports to the Sr. Director, Business Development & Operations
The Manager, Business Development will contribute in the following ways:
Partnership Support & Development
- Support the execution and management of partnerships with healthcare entities, community organizations, and industry stakeholders
- Represent Zócalo at regional meetings, conferences, and community events
- Assist in identifying and tracking opportunities for partnership growth and service expansion
- Monitor healthcare trends, Medicaid updates, and policy changes to inform team strategy
- Support Customer Relationship Management (CRM) implementation, optimization, and ongoing execution to drive efficient pipeline and partnership management
Network Development & Coordination
- Support the review and coordination of payer contracts to ensure alignment with internal processes and compliance requirements
- Partner with internal teams to facilitate contracting workflows and provider onboarding
- Maintain documentation related to provider credentials, certifications, and contracts
- Track timelines, deliverables, and key milestones across network development initiatives
Operational Execution
- Coordinate across clinical, operations, and growth teams to support implementation efforts
- Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, ensuring accountability and follow-through
- Support internal initiatives requiring structured execution and stakeholder alignment
- Support coordination of partnerships with health plans, providers, and community organizations
- Track deliverables, timelines, and follow-ups across multiple stakeholders
- Assist in preparing materials for partners