SWF, Pension Funds, Endowments. How to best position myself?

Hey guys, hoping to get some insight on what my best next steps are to ideally become a portfolio manager for real estate at a SWF, pension fund, or endowment. Here's my background:

• 3.86 GPA from a top 25 state school
• CFA charterholder
• 2 years of experience in CRE research
• 3 years of experience in investment sales as an analyst in a T2 growth market across all asset types and price points (Directly supported about $750mm in closed deals across 40-50 properties or so since I started)

I'm assuming the next leap forward is to get an acquisitions role? I am hoping I can leverage the CFA designation to eventually end up at one of those types of firms. I am most interested in the solid WLB. I am considering applying to the MIT MRED as well for the internship opportunity. Open to any and all criticism.