Strategist; Event Manager (DC Metro Area)

Location: We are actively hiring in the DC Metro area. 

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 Strategist; Event Manager to join our dynamic team, where we leverage strong partnerships and a robust portfolio of clients across diverse industries. You will be responsible for leading and executing innovative design strategies and client events, collaborating with both internal teams and executive-level clients, and driving impactful visual storytelling to meet client objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to bring a combination of creative and strategic expertise to elevate LINK’s business growth and deliver high-quality, human-centered design solutions. You will work closely with clients to understand their challenges, develop compelling narratives, and implement design strategies that align with their mission, goals, and brand identity. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record of designing impactful visual experiences, utilizing data-driven insights, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver exceptional client results.

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
• At least 4 years of experience in Hospitality or Convention Management.
• 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:

Strategist responsibilities include:

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.

Event Manager responsibilities include:

Event Management and Coordination

• Serve as the representative for the Command at symposiums and industry events, overseeing all event-related planning, coordination, and execution.
• Plan and execute all logistical components of symposium participation, including registration, shipping, on-site setup/teardown, staffing coordination, and compliance requirements. 
• Manage booth design and build processes, coordinating with designers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with brand standards and event objectives. 
• Develop and maintain detailed project timelines, budgets, and status reports to ensure events are delivered on schedule and within scope. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, event organizers, and vendors, proactively resolving issues and ensuring seamless event execution.
• Conduct post-event evaluations, track performance metrics, and provide recommendations to improve future symposium strategy and execution.

Work Schedule:

• Full time, 40 hours per week
• Onsite schedule, 5-days per week
• Some travel required to meet with prospects/clients, attend relevant events and conferences, and participate in LINK team events 

Salary: We’re committed to providing competitive compensation, including locality adjustments based on the Washington, D.C. area. The base salary range for this position is $86,000–$116,000. Your final offer will reflect 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