National Education Portfolio Lead — Policy & Partnerships

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

Job summary

Walton Enterprises invites applications for the Walton Education Coalition, National Portfolio Lead. The role guides strategy and investment across the national portfolio, aligning partners with WEC priorities and state education policy opportunities.

You will lead budgeting, performance assessment, and senior relationships with national advocacy groups, policy organizations, peer funders, and other key stakeholders, with travel expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead national investment portfolio strategy and management.
• Identify strategic partners and assess portfolio performance.
• Coordinate with national advocacy, policy, and political organizations.
• Oversee portfolio planning, budgeting, and accountability.
• Provide regular portfolio updates to Director and board.
• Develop annual portfolio budget and investment plans.
• Engage with national partners and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Portfolio management

Policy analysis

Advocacy strategy

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

10+ years experience

Job description

Walton Enterprises invites applications for the Walton Education Coalition, National Portfolio Lead. The role guides strategy and investment across the national portfolio, aligning partners with WEC priorities and state education policy opportunities.

You will lead budgeting, performance assessment, and senior relationships with national advocacy groups, policy organizations, peer funders, and other key stakeholders, with travel expected.