Communications Strategist, full-time

Location: We are actively hiring in the DC Metro area. This role will require on-site presence at Fort Belvoir, VA.

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.

About the Opportunity: The Strategist partners with clients and internal teams to support the development of clear, actionable strategies that address complex business challenges. Working under senior leadership, this role helps translate client goals and requirements into structured plans, strategic narratives, and deliverables that drive measurable outcomes.

The Strategist conducts research, analyzes stakeholder inputs, and synthesizes findings into insights that inform recommendations and solution design. In collaboration with creative and cross-functional teams, they help shape presentations and visual products that align with the client’s brand, industry, and organizational culture.

Through strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and collaborative execution, the Strategist contributes to the delivery of thoughtful, client-centered solutions that advance strategic priorities and organizational impact.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, English, or a related field

Top Secret or Secret Clearance preferred

Strong creative design and execution skills to achieve customer objectives through design

Interest in visual storytelling, including data visualization and conceptualizing abstract ideas

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail

Client Partnership & Strategic Advisory Partner directly with clients to define missions, visions, strategic goals, and measurable KPIs/OKRs aligned to enterprise priorities.

Lead strategic planning efforts, including facilitation of executive workshops, scenario planning, and initiative prioritization.

Conduct primary and secondary research, stakeholder interviews, and benchmarking to inform data-driven recommendations.

Oversee multiple client engagements, ensuring strategic alignment, clarity of scope, and measurable impact across projects.

Communication Strategy, Storytelling & Execution Translate complex ideas into compelling strategic narratives, executive-level presentations, and integrated communication strategies.

Design content structures, hierarchies, and visual concepts (e.g., content maps, wireframes) in collaboration with creative teams to clearly communicate complex information.

Elevate content quality and thought leadership standards across deliverables.

Manage cross-functional project teams, ensuring timely delivery, operational discipline, and financial accountability.

Change Management & Organizational Transformation Develop and implement change management strategies, including stakeholder engagement plans, change impact assessments, and adoption roadmaps.

Design governance frameworks and operating models that sustain transformation outcomes.

Establish feedback loops and performance tracking mechanisms to monitor progress and refine strategy iteratively.

Full time, 40 hours per week

Some travel required to attend relevant events and conferences, and participate in LINK team events

100 monthly internet/cell phone stipend

LINK sponsored healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision

Company-paid Short Term Disability Insurance

11 Federal Holidays per year

Paid Holiday Time Off (Christmas Eve through the New Year)

$2,000 Learning and Development program reimbursement