Who We Are: LINK is a fast-growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) that leverages human-centered design to support strategy, innovation, communication, change, and branding within the federal government and adjacent industry partners. At LINK, we partner with engineers, futurists, and thought leaders to untangle complexity, discover opportunity, and communicate clearly with visual stories.
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Location: We are actively hiring in the Washington, D.C. area. This role requires on-site presence with the client 5 days a week.
About the Opportunity
LINK is looking for a Strategist with a strong background in Communication to join our dynamic team. Strategists at LINK partner with clients and internal teams to develop clear, actionable strategies that address complex business challenges and advance organizational objectives. This role will independently manage significant portions of client engagements and contribute to the development of strategic recommendations that drive measurable outcomes by building a strong foundation of research, analysis, and communication.
Working closely with cross-functional teams, this role facilitates discussions, guides problem-solving efforts, and helps shape solutions that align with client needs, organizational culture, and long-term goals. Through strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and sound judgment, the Strategist will contribute to the successful delivery of client-centered solutions while helping elevate the quality and consistency of strategic work across engagements.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, English, Business, Public Policy, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic communications, consulting, public affairs, organizational transformation, program management, or a related field.
Active Secret Level Clearance or higher required
Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and establish credibility with stakeholders.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
Interest in visual storytelling, data visualization, and communicating abstract concepts through clear narratives.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing executive-level presentations and strategic deliverables.
Ability to facilitate discussions, navigate ambiguity, and contribute to strategic decision-making in complex environments.
Experience operating in ambiguous environments and exercising sound judgment with incomplete information.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in public affairs, strategic communications, or communications supporting military or federal government organizations, preferably within the Department of the Navy or Department of Defense.
Familiarity with the Maritime Industrial Base (MIB), shipbuilding, or related maritime defense priorities is preferred
Military experience, particularly in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps, is preferred.
Responsibilities
Client Partnership & Strategic Advisory
Partners with clients and internal teams to develop missions, visions, strategic goals, and measurable KPIs/OKRs aligned to enterprise priorities.
Facilitates strategic planning efforts, including workshops, stakeholder engagements, initiative prioritization activities, and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
Conducts primary and secondary research, stakeholder interviews, environmental scans, and benchmarking efforts to inform recommendations.
Synthesizes complex information from multiple sources into clear findings, insights, and strategic recommendations.
Identifies opportunities for process improvement, organizational effectiveness, and value creation through structured analysis and stakeholder engagement.
Develops…