Advocacy Portfolio Manager

WALTON ENTERPRISES & WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 194,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Walton Enterprises is seeking a Manager, WEC Advocacy to lead the Walton Education Coalition's state and national investment portfolios. You will conduct policy research, manage multiple workstreams, and engage partners to translate complex information into actionable recommendations supporting investments and measurable results.

Reporting to the Walton Education Coalition Director, you will coordinate with portfolio leads to monitor performance, track milestones, and ensure alignment with

Qualifications

• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex policy, political, organizational, and financial information into clear conclusions and recommendations.
• Strong project-management and organizational skills, including managing multiple workstreams, priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support state and national portfolio strategies through research and diligence.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Leads and external partners to track performance and opportunities.
• Maintain portfolio records, investment information, dashboards, and tracking systems.
• Prepare for and participate in partner meetings and strategy discussions.
• Monitor policy developments and education reform trends.
• Draft and coordinate contribution recommendations and investment summaries.

Skills

Research & analysis

Policy synthesis

Project management

Written & verbal comms

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Walton Enterprises is seeking a Manager, WEC Advocacy to lead the Walton Education Coalition's state and national investment portfolios. You will conduct policy research, manage multiple workstreams, and engage partners to translate complex information into actionable recommendations supporting investments and measurable results.

Reporting to the Walton Education Coalition Director, you will coordinate with portfolio leads to monitor performance, track milestones, and ensure alignment with