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At LINK, we partner with engineers, futurists, and thought leaders to untangle complexity, discover opportunity, and communicate clearly with visual stories. \nLet us be your partners in change.\nLocation: We are actively hiring in the Washington, D.C. area. This position will require up to 5 days a week of on-site work.\nAbout the Opportunity\nThe Strategist; Staff Writer partners with clients and internal teams to support the development of clear, actionable strategies that address complex business challenges. In this role, you will support communication strategies and materials that support and promote engagement with internal and external stakeholders. Working under senior leadership, this role helps translate client goals and requirements into structured plans, strategic narratives, and deliverables that drive measurable outcomes.\nThe Strategist; Staff Writer 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.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Communication, English, or a related field\nMinimum of 10 years of experience in defense acquisition or other federal appropriation/authorization matters. \nSecret Clearance preferred\nExperience to manage small- and large-scale projects that contribute to a larger strategic communications plan\nExperience working in the Navy and/or Department of Defense\nAbility to build and maintain robust client relationships and foster positive interpersonal connections\nInterest in visual storytelling, including data visualization and conceptualizing abstract ideas\nExcellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail\nExceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate in a clear, approachable, and knowledgeable manner\nResponsibilities\nClient Partnership & Strategic Advisory\nPartner directly with clients to define missions, visions, strategic goals, and measurable KPIs/OKRs aligned to enterprise priorities.\n\nExperience creating communication strategies and materials that support and promote engagement with internal and external stakeholders. \n\nConduct primary and secondary research, stakeholder interviews, and benchmarking to inform data-driven recommendations.\n\nOversee multiple client engagements, ensuring strategic alignment, clarity of scope, and measurable impact across projects.\n\nCommunication Strategy, Storytelling & Execution\nProvide executive level writing and editorial support for correspondence and tasks, ensuring information is presented accurately.\n\nProvide authoritative guidance on editorial matters to clients.\n\nMaintain awareness of current government writing and reporting style and format requirements.\n\nTranslate complex ideas into compelling strategic narratives, executive-level presentations, and integrated communication strategies.\n\nDevelop messaging frameworks that align leadership vision with enterprise-wide execution.\n\nDesign content structures, hierarchies, and visual concepts (e.g., content maps, wireframes) in collaboration with creative teams to clearly communicate complex information.\n\nElevate content quality and thought leadership standards across deliverables.\n\nChange Management & Organizational Transformation\nSupport design governance frameworks and operating models that sustain transformation outcomes.\n\nSupport facilitation of cross-functional working sessions to drive alignment, manage resistance, and accelerate decision-making.\n\nEstablish feedback loops and performance tracking mechanisms to monitor progress and refine strategy iteratively.\n\nWork Schedule\nOn-site schedule, 5 days per week\nFull time, 40 hours per week\nSome travel required to attend relevant events and conferences, and participate in LINK team events\nSalary: LINK is committed to offering competitive compensation. While the salary range for this position is $86,000 - $116,000, your final offer may be adjusted based on factors such as experience and location.\nBenefits:\n$100 monthly internet/cell phone stipend\n$150 monthly commuter stipend for eligible participants\nLINK sponsored healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision\nCompany-paid Short Term Disability Insurance\n401K with employer contribution of up to 4%\n11 Federal Holidays per year \n15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year \nPaid Holiday Time Off (Christmas Eve through the New Year) \nAnnual bonus plan participation\nAnnual profit sharing participation\n$2,000 Learning and Development program reimbursement\nTechnology package that includes a LINK-owned MacBook Pro, monitor, mouse and keyboard\nLINK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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