Senior Strategist

Location : We are actively hiring in the Washington D.C. area. 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. Let us be your partners in change. Position Summary The Senior Strategist serves as a trusted advisor to clients, partnering directly with senior leaders to address complex business challenges and develop strategic solutions that drive measurable outcomes. This role leads significant portions of client engagements, translating organizational priorities, stakeholder perspectives, and research findings into actionable strategies, compelling narratives, and executive-level recommendations. The Senior Strategist works across functions to align stakeholders, shape strategic direction, and guide the development of high-quality deliverables that advance client objectives. Through strong consulting skills, structured problem solving, strategic thinking, and effective communication, this role helps clients navigate ambiguity, build alignment, and achieve sustainable organizational change. In addition to client delivery responsibilities, the Senior Strategist contributes to the development of team members through mentorship, knowledge sharing, performance feedback, and participation in hiring and onboarding activities. Key Responsibilities Client Partnership & Strategic Advisory Serves as a trusted advisor to clients by framing complex challenges, identifying opportunities, and translating ambiguity into actionable strategies and recommendations. Partners directly with client stakeholders to define missions, visions, strategic goals, and measurable KPIs/OKRs aligned to enterprise priorities. Leads strategic planning efforts, including executive workshops, stakeholder engagements, scenario planning activities, and initiative prioritization efforts. Conducts and oversees research, stakeholder interviews, benchmarking efforts, and current-state assessments to inform strategic recommendations. Synthesizes complex information into clear findings, strategic insights, and executive-level recommendations. Identifies opportunities to create tangible business value and helps shape follow-on work that supports client success and long-term engagement growth. Provides strategic guidance that helps clients make informed decisions and navigate organizational complexity. Communication Strategy, Storytelling & Execution Translates complex ideas into compelling strategic narratives, executive-level presentations, communication strategies, and decision-support products. Develops messaging frameworks that align leadership vision, organizational priorities, and stakeholder needs. Designs content structures, information hierarchies, and storytelling approaches that communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively. Collaborates with creative teams to develop high-quality visual products that support strategic objectives and audience understanding. Establishes quality standards for strategic deliverables and provides guidance to team members to ensure consistency and excellence. Leads development of executive-ready materials that support decision-making, alignment, and organizational action. Change Management & Organizational Transformation Develops and implements change management strategies, including stakeholder engagement plans, communications strategies, change impact assessments, and adoption roadmaps. Designs governance frameworks, operating models, and implementation approaches that support successful transformation efforts. Facilitates cross-functional working sessions that drive alignment, accelerate decision-making, and address organizational resistance. Establishes feedback mechanisms and performance measures that support continuous improvement and long-term success. Monitors progress, evaluates outcomes, and refines approaches based on stakeholder feedback and organizational needs. Mentors teammates through coaching, knowledge sharing, and constructive feedback. Models LINK values and contributes to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture. Shares tools, approaches, and lessons learned that improve the quality and consistency of work across engagements. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, Business, Public Policy, English, or a related field. 10+ 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 relationships with clients and influence stakeholders at multiple levels of an organization. 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 with the 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. Demonstrated 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. Work Schedule: Hybrid schedule, 2-3 days a week on-site Full time, 40 hours per week Some travel required to attend relevant events and conferences, and participate in LINK team events Salary: We're committed to offering competitive compensation. 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