Senior Specialist, Portfolio Program Management

National Student Clearinghouse

Senior Specialist in Portfolio Program Management supporting education data services at National Student Clearinghouse. Coordinating enterprise-wide programs and leading process improvements in a remote-first role.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeHerndon • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Clearinghouse's strategic planning and enterprise portfolio management activities
Coordinate portfolio operations, manage and support enterprise-wide programs
Lead process improvement efforts that enhance operational efficiency
Assist department leadership in managing the enterprise portfolio
Prepare and maintain portfolio metrics, dashboards, and KPIs
Provide training and presentations on portfolio processes and best practices
Plan, organize, and support management of large-scale, enterprise-wide programs
Track and report program progress, risks, and issues; escalate with recommended solutions
Facilitate meetings with internal teams, external foundations, vendors, and partners
Conduct assessments of existing business processes to identify efficiency opportunities
Develop and measure indicators to assess the impact of process improvements
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business, technology, or related field
6 years of direct and relevant experience supporting or managing enterprise projects or programs
Experience in portfolio management processes, project evaluation, governance, or related frameworks
Familiarity with portfolio/project management tools (e.g., Clarity, Rally)
Ability to translate complex concepts into clear insights for senior leaders
Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple efforts simultaneously and prioritize among them
Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and work collaboratively
Experience in corporate strategy, strategic planning, or enterprise portfolio management
Must live within a commutable distance to Herndon, VA or in approved States for hiring purposes
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Must be at least 18 years old

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance benefits
Health care, dependent care, and limited purpose flexible spending accounts
Health savings account with employer contributions
Voluntary supplemental health plans for Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Infertility coverage
401k matching contribution program
Competitive paid leave program (vacation, sick, personal time)
Up to 3 weeks of paid parental leave during a 12-month period
Up to 5 days of paid military leave per calendar year
Reimbursement for basic wholesale company memberships (e.g. Costco, AAA)
Employee Education Assistance Program with reimbursement for qualified education expenses
LinkedIn Learning subscription
Mental health benefits (up to eight free therapy sessions)
Service credit towards the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF)

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Hard Skills & Tools

portfolio managementproject evaluationgovernance frameworksprocess improvementKPI developmentmetrics preparationenterprise project managementstrategic planningbusiness process assessmentrisk management

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsrelationship-buildinginfluence without authoritycollaborationprioritizationtrainingpresentation skillsproblem-solvingcontinuous improvement