Strategist & Staff Writer: Narrative & Stakeholder Focus

Technical Link LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 86,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internet stipend

Commuter stipend

Healthcare benefits: medical, dental,,

401K with employer contribution up to

Federal holidays

PTO and paid holidays

Annual bonus plan

Profit sharing

Learning & Development reimbursement

Technology package (MacBook Pro, etc)

Job summary

LINK is seeking a Strategist; Staff Writer in Washington, DC for on-site, full-time work. You will partner with clients to translate goals into structured plans and strategic narratives, supporting leadership with data-driven recommendations and executive-level presentations.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, research, and delivering impactful, client-centered communications that align with government and industry priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, English, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in defense acquisition or other federal appropriation/authorization matters.
• Secret Clearance preferred
• Experience to manage small- and large-scale projects that contribute to a larger strategic communications plan
• Experience working in the Navy and/or Department of Defense
• 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

• Partner directly with clients to define missions, visions, strategic goals, and measurable KPIs/OKRs aligned to enterprise priorities.
• Experience creating communication strategies and materials that support and promote engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• 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.
• Provide executive level writing and editorial support for correspondence and tasks, ensuring information is presented accurately.
• 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.
• Assist design governance frameworks and operating models that sustain transformation outcomes.
• Support facilitation of 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.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal comms

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communication or English

Job description

LINK is seeking a Strategist; Staff Writer in Washington, DC for on-site, full-time work. You will partner with clients to translate goals into structured plans and strategic narratives, supporting leadership with data-driven recommendations and executive-level presentations.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, research, and delivering impactful, client-centered communications that align with government and industry priorities.