Strategist

The role

The Strategist partners with clients and internal teams to develop actionable strategies for complex business challenges. This role involves conducting research, facilitating discussions, and creating strategic narratives and communication products.

What you will do

• Develop missions, visions, strategic goals, and measurable KPIs/OKRs
• Facilitate strategic planning efforts, workshops, and stakeholder engagements
• Conduct primary and secondary research, stakeholder interviews, and environmental scans
• Synthesize complex information into findings and strategic recommendations
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and organizational effectiveness
• Translate complex ideas into strategic narratives and executive-level presentations
• Develop messaging frameworks and collaborate with creative teams on content structures
• Support development and implementation of change management strategies
• Develop governance frameworks and operating models
• Monitor implementation progress and incorporate stakeholder feedback

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
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and establish credibility with stakeholders
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Interest in visual storytelling, data visualization, and communicating abstract concepts
• Excellent organizational skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to facilitate discussions and navigate ambiguity
• Experience operating in ambiguous environments and exercising sound judgment

Nice to have

• 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

Benefits

• $100 monthly internet/cell phone stipend
• $150 monthly commuter stipend for eligible participants
• LINK sponsored healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision
• 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 (Christmas Eve through the New Year)
• Annual bonus plan participation
• Annual profit sharing participation
• $2,000 Learning and Development program reimbursement
• Technology package including MacBook Pro, monitor, mouse and keyboard

About the company

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.