National Education Policy & Portfolio Lead

WALTON ENTERPRISES & WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 230,000 - 287,000; Full time

Job summary

Walton Enterprises seeks a seasoned National Portfolio Lead to drive strategy, development, and performance of the Walton Education Coalition's national advocacy and political investment portfolio. You will align national partners with WEC priorities and advance K-12 education policy opportunities across states.

You will lead portfolio planning, budgeting, diligence on national partners, and ensure measurable results while reporting to Walton Education Coalition leadership and the board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in education policy, advocacy, philanthropy, government affairs, political strategy, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of national education policy, advocacy, political strategy, and related organizations.
• Experience managing investments, grants, or budgets preferred.
• Willingness to travel regularly.
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex policy, political, organizational, and leadership dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead WEC's national investment portfolio and assess partnerships and performance.
• Direct investment recommendations and align with priority state opportunities.
• Oversee portfolio planning, budgeting, and partner accountability.
• Provide regular portfolio updates to the Director and the board.
• Develop annual national portfolio budget and investment plans.
• Engage with national advocacy organizations, policy groups, and funders.
• Set clear partner expectations and measure portfolio outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Portfolio management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Walton Enterprises seeks a seasoned National Portfolio Lead to drive strategy, development, and performance of the Walton Education Coalition's national advocacy and political investment portfolio. You will align national partners with WEC priorities and advance K-12 education policy opportunities across states.

You will lead portfolio planning, budgeting, diligence on national partners, and ensure measurable results while reporting to Walton Education Coalition leadership and the board.