Senior Strategist; Speech Writer

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:

LINK is actively seeking a Senior Strategist; Speech Writer to join our dynamic team, where we leverage strong partnerships and a robust portfolio of clients across diverse industries. As a Senior Strategist, you will interface directly with clients to understand their unique challenges, provide consultative strategy and executive solutions, distill narratives from client provided content and work with the creative team to execute visual products appropriate to the client’s brand, industry and culture. You will work with team members across the organization to uncover meaningful insights, build game changing strategies and deliver client-oriented solutions.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in strategic communication, public affairs, program management, consulting, strategy, or similar role.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience supporting executive communication.
• 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.
• Experience working with the Department of War.
• Demonstrated experience writing speeches for senior military leaders.
• Active Clearance: Secret or Top Secret preferred.

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, 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

• Provide executive-level speech writing support for a Department of Navy client, including development of and alignment with strategic themes and messages, and adaptation of communication to match the speaker's style.
• Communicate with organization leaders on objectives and goals of communication deliverables.
• 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:

• Full time, 40 hours per week
• Hybrid work schedule (2-3 days on-site)
• Some travel required to attend relevant events and conferences, and participate in LINK team events

Salary: We're committed to offering competitive compensation. While the salary range for this position is $112,000-$151,000 your final offer may be adjusted based on factors like experience and 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
• Commuter stipend available for eligible employees

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