Strategist

LINK•Washington, DC

17h•$86,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

LINK is hiring a Strategist with a strong background in communication to join its team. The Strategist partners with clients and internal teams to develop actionable strategies addressing complex business challenges and advancing organizational objectives. The role independently manages significant portions of client engagements and contributes research- and analysis-based recommendations intended to drive measurable outcomes. Working with cross-functional teams, the Strategist facilitates discussions, guides problem-solving, and shapes solutions aligned with client needs, organizational culture, and long-term goals. The role calls for analytical thinking, effective communication, sound judgment, and contributions to the quality and consistency of strategic work across engagements. The position is based in the Washington, D.C. area and requires working on-site with the client five days a week. It is full-time at 40 hours per week, with some travel for relevant events, conferences, and LINK team events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, English, Business, Public Policy, or a related field.
5–10 years of experience in strategic communications, consulting, public affairs, organizational transformation, program management, or a related field.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
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 and 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.

Nice To Haves

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.
Military experience, particularly in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps.

Responsibilities

Partner with clients and internal teams to develop missions, visions, strategic goals, and measurable KPIs/OKRs aligned to enterprise priorities.
Facilitate strategic planning efforts, including workshops, stakeholder engagements, initiative prioritization, and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
Conduct primary and secondary research, stakeholder interviews, environmental scans, and benchmarking to inform recommendations.
Synthesize information from multiple sources into clear findings, insights, and strategic recommendations.
Identify opportunities for process improvement, organizational effectiveness, and value creation through structured analysis and stakeholder engagement.
Develop strategic deliverables that help clients navigate ambiguity and make informed decisions.
Translate complex ideas into strategic narratives, executive-level presentations, and communication products.
Develop messaging frameworks aligned with organizational priorities, stakeholder needs, and desired outcomes.
Collaborate with creative teams on content structures, information hierarchies, content maps, wireframes, and visual storytelling approaches.
Develop presentations, reports, and communication materials that support executive decision-making and organizational alignment.
Ensure recommendations and communication products are clear, actionable, and tailored to their intended audiences.
Support change management strategy development and implementation, including stakeholder engagement plans, change impact assessments, communications strategies, and adoption roadmaps.
Develop governance frameworks, operating models, and supporting documentation for strategic initiatives.
Facilitate working sessions and stakeholder discussions that build alignment, surface risks, and support decision-making.
Establish feedback mechanisms and performance tracking approaches for continuous improvement and strategy refinement.
Monitor implementation progress and incorporate stakeholder feedback to improve outcomes and sustain change efforts.

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
401K with employer contribution of up to 4%
11 Federal Holidays per year
15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) 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