Strategist (Fort Belvoir)

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. 

Let us be your partners in change.

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
• 5-10 years of experience in strategic communication, public affairs, or a similar role
• Top Secret or Secret Clearance preferred
• Strong creative design and execution skills to achieve customer objectives through design
• Ability to build and maintain robust client relationships and foster positive interpersonal connections
• 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
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate in a clear, approachable, and knowledgeable manner

Responsibilities:

Client Partnership & Strategic Advisory

• Partner directly with clients to define missions, visions, strategic goals, and measurable KPIs/OKRs aligned to enterprise priorities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders by framing complex challenges, conducting current-state assessments, and translating ambiguity into actionable roadmaps.
• 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.
• Identify opportunities to create tangible business value and convert emerging needs into expanded engagements.
• 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.
• Develop messaging frameworks that align leadership vision with enterprise-wide execution.
• 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.
• Facilitate cross-functional working sessions to drive alignment, manage resistance, and accelerate decision-making.
• Establish feedback loops and performance tracking mechanisms to monitor progress and refine strategy iteratively.

Work Schedule:

• An onsite presence is required 5 days/week for client meetings, presentations, or working sessions at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
• Full time, 40 hours per week
• Some travel required to attend relevant events and conferences, and participate in LINK team events

Salary: We are committed to providing competitive compensation. The base salary range for this position is $86,000–$116,000, with the final offer reflecting your experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Benefits:

• $100 monthly internet/cell phone stipend
• 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 that includes a LINK-owned MacBook Pro, monitor, mouse and keyboard

EOE