Creative Services Manager Security Clearance

Position: Creative Services Manager with Security Clearance
AMSG is seeking a Management Analyst to provide Public Affairs support for the Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Academy (VAAA). AMSG supports a variety of Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Defense Health Agency (DHA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Washington Headquarters Service (WHS) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) programs. We offer a competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, referral bonuses) and numerous training opportunities for professional development and growth.
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Location:

Onsite location in Frederick, MD.

Education:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. Years of

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in: public affairs within federal government or defense organization, copywriting and editorial development, graphic design, video production and postproduction, project or task management. Clearance:
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Description/Scope:
AMSG seeks a highly skilled Management Analyst / Creative Services Specialist to provide advisory, workflow management, and strategic communications support to the Public Affairs Office (PAO) at the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Academy (VAAA). This position supports VAAA's mission to enhance acquisition excellence and workforce readiness across the Department of Veterans Affairs through effective project management, communications planning, visual media production, and organizational coordination.

The successful candidate will support the full lifecycle of PAO initiatives, including planning, prioritization, project tracking, communications development, photography, graphic design, writing, video production, and print coordination. The position serves as a key integrator between PAO leadership and supporting contract personnel to ensure timely execution of communication products and strategic initiatives aligned with organizational priorities. Responsibilities:
Planning, Prioritization, and Workflow Management

• Develop and maintain portfolio roadmaps, integrated project plans, schedules, and workload trackers.

• Support the planning, prioritization, and execution of PAO initiatives in alignment with organizational goals and leadership guidance.

• Break down complex projects into actionable work streams, tasks, milestones, and deliverables.

• Coordinate and manage competing priorities to ensure completion of projects within established timelines.

• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness of communications and workflow management activities.
Project and Task Management

• Organize, assign, and monitor work activities across the PAO portfolio.

• Track project status, urgent requests, action items, and deliverables.

• Ensure accountability, transparency, and timely completion of assigned work.

• Maintain project documentation and facilitate coordination among stakeholders.

• Provide support and coordination between PAO leadership and contractor support personnel.
Monitoring, Reporting, and Visualization

• Maintain dashboards, Kanban boards, trackers, and other workload visualization tools.

• Analyze workload, performance metrics, and project outcomes.

• Prepare reports, executive summaries, briefings, and visual presentations for leadership.

• Monitor progress against objectives and identify risks or delays requiring management attention.
Communications and Content Development

• Develop, write, edit, and review communication products supporting PAO and organizational objectives.

• Create content for websites, SharePoint sites, newsletters, articles, brochures, flyers, press releases, and other communication materials.

• Assist in the development of communication strategies, messaging, and outreach campaigns.

• Ensure content accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and alignment with organizational standards.
Photography and Visual Media Production

• Capture professional photographs of organizational events, ceremonies, staff activities, official portraits, and other mission-related activities.

• Edit and manage…