Associate, Strategy & Operations

Position: Associate, Strategy & Operations

Department: Strategy

Reporting to: Lead, Strategy & Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Bentonville, AR; Washington, D.C.; Denver, CO

Walton Enterprises is seeking a skilled, highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual to join the team as a Associate, Strategy & Operations. The ideal teammate will have the demonstrated ability to support cross-functional projects with analysis, coordination, and high-quality deliverables.

About the Position

Provide foundational research, analysis, and coordination across cross-functional initiatives, building experience and enabling timely, data-driven decisions for leaders.

What you will do

In this role, you will support the execution of cross-functional projects through research, analysis, and coordination. You will assist senior staff with governance, planning, and household operational activities while building foundational skills. You will also contribute to the adoption of enterprise systems and processes that improve efficiency and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

Support execution of cross-functional projects across WEI, contributing analysis, research, and coordination.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform organizational and household operational priorities.
• Assist in preparing materials for governance (e.g., Board decks, principal briefings) under direction from senior team members.
• Provide logistical and analytical support for annual planning, strategy tracking, and enterprise processes.
• Contribute to household operational projects by coordinating with stakeholders and supporting implementation.
• Work closely with Senior Associates and Leads, learning from feedback and contributing to team deliverables.
• Support the use and integration of enterprise systems in day-to-day workflows.

Who we are looking for

Skills needed

• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications required for your success

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 0-2 years of experience, ideally in strategy consulting, financial services, or professional services.

Additional Helpful Experience Includes

• Familiarity with wealth, investment, and liquidity concepts.
• Exposure to family office, philanthropy, or mission-driven organizations.
• Experience using analytical tools or data visualization platforms.
• Internship or project experience in consulting or professional services.

Personal attributes that support your success

• Produces accurate, high-quality work with attention to detail; eager to learn and build skills.
• Approaches challenges with curiosity; demonstrates resilience when priorities shift.
• Manages tasks reliably; meets deadlines and follows through consistently.
• Communicates with professionalism and discretion; begins building credibility with colleagues.
• Works constructively with peers; open to feedback and coaching.
• Acts with integrity, humility, respect, initiative, and discretion.

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.

Benefits Information

Compensation Range: $104,000.00 - $130,000.00

Benefits Information: We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off.

About the Strategy Team

The Strategy team partners with leadership and family enterprises to align priorities, steward governance processes, and drive cross-functional execution. We lead annual planning, enterprise performance tracking, and process improvements, and we strengthen systems and data to enable high-quality decision-making and reliable household operations.

About Walton Enterprises

Walton Enterprises supports the personal, philanthropic, and business activity for the Walton family. We are a family-led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam and Helen Walton's family.

We value trust, mutual respect, and a workplace where every associate belongs and can do their best work. We bring together talented people with different backgrounds and viewpoints, support their growth, and empower them to contribute meaningfully.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.