Associate Director, Strategy; Deputy Competency Manager

Demonstrated experience applying strategic methodologies, frameworks, and best practices to improve organizational effectiveness and client outcomes.

Ability to mentor and develop strategists by providing technical guidance, constructive feedback, and coaching that strengthens strategic thinking and client delivery.

Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex engagements while balancing multiple priorities, maintaining high-quality client service, and influencing executive decision-making.

$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

The DCM directly manages a group of LINKmates and is responsible for performance management, employee development, coaching, and employee experience for their assigned employees.

In addition to fulfilling the responsibilities of the Deputy Competency Manager, this role is expected to operate as an accomplished Strategy practitioner at the Associate Director level.

The Strategy competency helps organizations solve complex business and organizational challenges by combining strategic planning, communication strategy, change management, facilitation, and executive advisory services.

Strategists partner with clients to define vision and direction, align stakeholders, translate complexity into actionable approaches, and guide organizations through change.

Through thoughtful analysis, structured problem solving, compelling storytelling, and human-centered collaboration, the Strategy competency enables informed decision-making and delivers measurable outcomes for clients.

Monitor emerging client needs, industry trends, and capability gaps and share insights with the Competency Manager.