National Education Portfolio & Partnerships Lead

WALTON ENTERPRISES & WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 230,000 - 287,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Walton Enterprises is seeking a proactive National Portfolio Lead to drive the Walton Education Coalition's national advocacy and investment strategy. This role aligns national partners with WEC priorities, guides portfolio performance, and shapes investment decisions across priority states.

The ideal candidate will manage a sophisticated national portfolio, lead diligence on partners, and provide strategic direction to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Minimum of 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 the organizations that influence state reform.
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex policy, political, organizational, and leadership dynamics.
• Experience managing significant investments, grants, or budgets preferred.
• Experience with education policy implementation preferred.
• Willingness to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Lead WEC's national portfolio strategy and management.
• Assess and select national partners and opportunities for portfolio growth.
• Develop and track portfolio performance metrics and budgets.
• Provide regular updates to the Director and board on risks and opportunities.
• Engage with national advocacy organizations, policy groups, and funders.
• Set partner expectations and coordinate with State Portfolio Lead for alignments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic portfolio

Policy analysis

Relationship building

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Walton Enterprises is seeking a proactive National Portfolio Lead to drive the Walton Education Coalition's national advocacy and investment strategy. This role aligns national partners with WEC priorities, guides portfolio performance, and shapes investment decisions across priority states.

The ideal candidate will manage a sophisticated national portfolio, lead diligence on partners, and provide strategic direction to senior leadership.