Associate Director, Strategy; Deputy Competency Manager

<p><strong>Who We Are:</strong> 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. </p> <p>Let us be your partners in change.<br><br></p> <p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p> <p>LINK is looking for an <strong>Associate Director, Strategy; Deputy Competency Manager</strong> to join our dynamic team, where we leverage strong partnerships and a robust portfolio of clients across diverse industries. </p> <p>This is an exciting opportunity for a professional in the Strategy Competency. Ideal candidates will bring a proven track record of client relationship management, deep expertise in Strategy, leadership, and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional value and results.</p> <p><strong><br>Responsibilities</strong></p> <p>Talent Management & Employee Development</p> <ul> <li>Directly manage assigned employees within the competency. </li> <li>Conduct performance management activities, including coaching, feedback, development planning, performance reviews, and promotion recommendations. </li> <li>Support employee engagement, retention, career growth, and professional development. </li> <li>Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture aligned with LINK's values. </li> <li>Support onboarding and integration of new employees into the competency and broader organization. </li> <li>Address employee concerns, performance issues, and challenging personnel situations, escalating issues as appropriate.</li> </ul> <p>Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning</p> <ul> <li>Participate in recruiting activities, including interviewing, candidate evaluation, selection, and onboarding. </li> <li>Provide input on hiring needs, workforce planning, and capability gaps within the competency. </li> <li>Support development of talent pipelines and recruiting efforts aligned with competency growth needs. </li> <li>Build and maintain relationships with prospective talent and external communities that strengthen the competency talent pipeline. </li> <li>Contribute to role requirements, capability needs, and hiring criteria for competency-related positions.</li> </ul> <p>Competency Health & Growth</p> <ul> <li>Partner with the Competency Manager to maintain and improve compet