Senior Strategist; Speech Writer

• 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.

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.
  
  

• 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