Lead Program Analyst (Defense Travel)

Lead Program Analyst (Defense Travel) (NH-0343-03) supporting the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. Recruitment, retention, and relocation incentives may be authorized.

About the role

This position serves as the Lead Program Analyst for the Defense Travel System (DTS). The incumbent is the organization's senior expert and integrator for all DTS operations, travel policy execution, and strategic travel oversight for the U.S. Air Force, Department of the Navy, and foreign national travelers. The role provides authoritative guidance, drives organizational travel strategy, and ensures enterprise-wide compliance with DoD, U.S. Air Force, Department of the Navy, and financial management requirements. The Lead Program Analyst leads cross-functional teams, directs travel governance activities, and develops innovative solutions to complex travel and resource-management challenges. This position is critical in translating mission needs into actionable improvements, optimizing travel resources, mitigating risks, and ensuring data-driven decisions that support mission success. As a team leader, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and managing F-35 travel management operations in support of the Joint Program Office for the F-35 PEO.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior expert and integrator for all Defense Travel System (DTS) operations
• Execute travel policy and provide strategic travel oversight for USAF, Department of the Navy, and foreign national travelers
• Provide authoritative guidance on travel policy, compliance, and financial management requirements
• Drive organizational travel strategy and ensure enterprise-wide compliance with DoD, USAF, and Navy regulations
• Lead cross-functional teams and direct travel governance activities
• Develop innovative solutions to complex travel and resource-management challenges
• Translate mission needs into actionable improvements and optimize travel resources
• Mitigate risks and ensure data-driven decisions supporting mission success
• Plan, organize, and manage F-35 travel management operations for the Joint Program Office / F-35 PEO
• Lead a team of 3 or more employees: plan and oversee team activities, communicate assignments, monitor project milestones, and balance workloads to align with strategic objectives
• Provide training and guidance on team building and work methods

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Willingness and ability to travel on military and commercial aircraft
• Occasional travel (TDY) of approximately 15 days per year may be required
• Demonstrated experience as a team leader leading 3 or more employees, including planning, organizing, and managing team activities

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of Air Force and Navy travel functions, policies, and procedures related to mission, management, and operations
• Skill in using a wide range of analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, resolve, and present complex issues and trends
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to negotiate complex issues and maintain good working relationships
• Skill in negotiating with management and other stakeholders to implement recommendations
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment