Senior Strategist

LINK•Washington, DC

6h•$112,000 - $151,000•Onsite

About The Position

LINK is seeking a Senior Strategist with a strong background in communication to provide client-facing strategic advisory services and develop executive-level solutions. The role involves understanding client challenges, extracting insights from client-provided content, shaping strategic narratives, and partnering with creative teams to produce visual products aligned with clients’ brands, industries, and cultures. The strategist will work across the organization to identify meaningful insights, develop strategies, deliver tailored solutions, and contribute to LINK’s business growth and client-focused outcomes. The position also leads strategic communications and organizational transformation work. It includes advising clients on mission, vision, goals, and measurable outcomes; facilitating planning and stakeholder sessions; developing communication and change strategies; and mentoring teammates. The position is based in the Washington, D.C. area, with ad hoc on-site work at the client, some travel, and a 40-hour workweek.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, Business, Public Policy, English, or a related field.
10 or more years of experience in strategic communications, consulting, public affairs, organizational transformation, program management, strategy, or a related field.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Demonstrated ability to build trusted client relationships and influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
Strong strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Experience facilitating executive-level discussions, workshops, and strategic planning efforts.
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights, recommendations, and actionable plans.
Interest in visual storytelling, data visualization, and communicating abstract concepts through compelling narratives.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing executive-level presentations and strategic deliverables.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, exercise sound judgment, and lead work in complex, fast-paced environments.
Extensive experience operating in ambiguous environments and exercising sound judgment with incomplete information.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in public affairs or strategic communications supporting the U.S. Navy, preferably within a headquarters, command, fleet, or other Navy organization.
Demonstrated experience developing and executing communications strategies in support of Navy priorities, initiatives, or operations.
Familiarity with Navy organizational structures, stakeholder environments, and military communication protocols.
Experience developing messaging and communication products for senior military leaders, federal government stakeholders, and diverse public audiences.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor by framing client challenges, identifying opportunities, and translating ambiguity into actionable strategies and recommendations.
Partner with client stakeholders to define missions, visions, strategic goals, and measurable KPIs/OKRs aligned with enterprise priorities.
Lead strategic planning, executive workshops, stakeholder engagements, scenario planning, and initiative prioritization.
Conduct and oversee research, stakeholder interviews, benchmarking, and current-state assessments.
Synthesize complex information into findings, strategic insights, and executive-level recommendations.
Identify opportunities to create business value and help shape follow-on work that supports client success and long-term engagement growth.
Provide strategic guidance to help clients make informed decisions and navigate organizational complexity.
Translate complex ideas into strategic narratives, executive presentations, communication strategies, and decision-support products.
Develop messaging frameworks aligned with leadership vision, organizational priorities, and stakeholder needs.
Design content structures, information hierarchies, and storytelling approaches to communicate complex concepts clearly.
Collaborate with creative teams to develop visual products that support strategic objectives and audience understanding.
Establish quality standards for strategic deliverables and guide team members to ensure consistency and excellence.
Lead development of executive-ready materials that support decision-making, alignment, and organizational action.
Develop and implement change-management strategies, including stakeholder engagement plans, communications strategies, change impact assessments, and adoption roadmaps.
Design governance frameworks, operating models, and implementation approaches for transformation efforts.
Facilitate cross-functional working sessions that drive alignment, accelerate decisions, and address organizational resistance.
Establish feedback mechanisms and performance measures for continuous improvement and long-term success.
Monitor progress, evaluate outcomes, and refine approaches based on stakeholder feedback and organizational needs.
Mentor teammates through coaching, knowledge sharing, and constructive feedback.
Model LINK values and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, high-performing team culture.
Share tools, approaches, and lessons learned to improve the quality and consistency of work across engagements.
Attend relevant events and conferences and participate in LINK team events; some travel is required.

Benefits

$100 monthly internet/cell phone stipend.
$150 monthly commuter stipend for eligible participants.
LINK-sponsored medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits.
Company-paid short-term disability insurance.
401(k) with employer contribution of up to 4%.
11 federal holidays per year.
15 days of paid time off per year.
Paid holiday time off from Christmas Eve through the New Year.
Annual bonus plan participation.
Annual profit-sharing participation.
$2,000 learning and development program reimbursement.
Technology package including a LINK-owned MacBook Pro, monitor, mouse, and keyboard.