Cleared Senior Master Scheduler & Visual Communications SME

Zachary Piper is seeking a dual‑skill Subject Matter Expert to provide master scheduling and visual communications support for initiatives under the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Financial Management & Comptroller. This role develops and manages program schedules and produces executive‑level visual products for senior leadership. Works closely with a small, integrated project team in a fast‑paced environment.

Essential Requirements

• Active Secret clearance (required for this role)
• Expert proficiency in MS Project and/or Primavera P6
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and PowerPoint
• Strong project management and critical path analysis capabilities
• Ability to translate complex technical data into clear executive‑level visuals
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Onsite work required in Arlington, VA

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules for ASA(FM&C) programs
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk assessment, and resource leveling
• Coordinate with project managers and functional leads on dependencies and milestones
• Generate schedule variance reports and identify risks or delays
• Lead and support schedule integration meetings
• Maintain schedule baselines and manage formal change processes
• Create executive‑ready presentations, infographics, and visual products
• Develop organizational charts, process flows, dashboards, and timeline graphics
• Maintain branding consistency and adhere to DoD standards
• Support rapid‑turnaround briefing materials and decision packages
• Manage visual asset and schedule documentation repositories (e.g., SharePoint)

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Business, or related field
• 8+ years combined experience in project scheduling and graphic design (DoD/federal experience preferred)
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining complex program schedules
• Professional portfolio showcasing executive‑level design work
• PMP certification preferred; Adobe certifications a plus
• Experience supporting Army, DoD, or financial management programs is beneficial

Position Details

• Duration: 6–9 months with potential extension
• Team Environment: Small, collaborative group
• Work Location: Onsite – Arlington, VA
• FTE: 1

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