Senior Strategist; Team Lead

LINK · Washington, DC

Posted 29 days ago · $112,000-$151,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open: 29 days
Reposted: No
Salary listed: Yes
Ghost-job risk at LINK: high
Hiring momentum: 35 roles opened in the last 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board: 2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from LINK's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for LINK.

About this role

The Senior Strategist; Team Lead at LINK will oversee a cross-functional team to deliver strategic solutions for clients, focusing on high-quality outputs that align with program objectives. This role involves direct client engagement to understand challenges, co-create strategies, and manage multiple projects while ensuring effective communication and collaboration within the team. Responsibilities also include facilitating workshops, conducting research, and applying human-centered design principles to enhance project outcomes.

Our read on this posting4.6out of 5

benefits: 5/5
freshness: 4/5
career value: 4/5
role clarity: 5/5
pay transparency: 5/5

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What you need

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, Business, Public Policy, English, or a related field
10+ years of experience in strategic communications, consulting, public affairs, organizational transformation, program management, strategy, or a related field
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with clients and influence stakeholders at multiple levels of an organization
Strong strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Experience facilitating executive-level discussions, workshops, and strategic planning efforts

Nice to have

U.S. Navy experience, demonstrating strong leadership, accountability, and the ability to perform effectively in high-pressure, structured settings
Navy (military or civilian) experience in Surface Warfare or Engineering preferred

What you get

$100 monthly internet/cell phone stipend
$150 monthly commuter stipend for eligible participants
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

Worth weighing

Some travel required to attend relevant events and conferences, and participate in LINK team events
No specific mention of remote work options
Salary range provided, but final offer may vary based on experience and location

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Listed by LINK on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.