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 at Pentagon/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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