Senior Officer, Texas State Lead

The Senior Officer, Texas State Lead position leads the foundation’s policy, advocacy and communications efforts and works to design, develop and help execute government relations strategies in support of the foundation’s domestic priorities. Reporting to the Deputy Director, State and Local, you will be a key member of NAT’s senior staff and provide strategic guidance and expertise to further our core mission in the U.S. of strengthening educational opportunities and improving economic mobility. Engage regularly in-person in state Capitols to establish and sustain relationships with key decision-makers (i.e. legislators, agency/institutional heads) and cultivate policy champions (key business, community and philanthropic leaders) that support policy solutions that align with our priorities. Update NAT, GPA, and U.S. Program leadership about political and policy trends within coverage states. Prepare and manage investment portfolio, meeting all required milestones within the foundation’s annual budget cycle, and ensure clear and consistent communications with the leadership of our grantees and vendors.