National Education Portfolio Lead - Strategy & Investments

WALTON ENTERPRISES & WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 230,000 - 287,000; Full time

Job summary

Walton Education Coalition seeks a National Portfolio Lead to drive strategy, development, and performance of its national advocacy and investment portfolio. You will align national partners with WEC priorities and state opportunities, grounding decisions in measurable results and disciplined resource allocation.

You will oversee portfolio planning, budgeting, and partner accountability, working with national organizations, policy groups, and funders to advance K-12 education policy priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Minimum 10 years in education policy, advocacy, philanthropy, or government affairs.
• Deep understanding of national education policy and advocacy.
• Ability to assess complex policy, political, and leadership dynamics.
• Experience managing investments, grants, or budgets preferred.
• Willingness to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and management of WEC's national portfolio assets and partners.
• Evaluate national partners, investments, and performance using objective tools.
• Align national partners with WEC priorities and state opportunities.
• Provide portfolio updates to the Director and board on risks, gaps, and opportunities.
• Develop annual portfolio budgets and investment plans with leadership.
• Serve as senior relationship lead with national advocacy groups and funders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Portfolio management

Policy/advocacy insight

Executive communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Walton Education Coalition seeks a National Portfolio Lead to drive strategy, development, and performance of its national advocacy and investment portfolio. You will align national partners with WEC priorities and state opportunities, grounding decisions in measurable results and disciplined resource allocation.

You will oversee portfolio planning, budgeting, and partner accountability, working with national organizations, policy groups, and funders to advance K-12 education policy priorities