Travel Management Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide daily Defense Travel System (DTS) support for all travel requirements.
• Perform travel management support through a Help Desk.
• Track and support the entire lifecycle of a trip in DTS.
• Prepare and review travel authorizations, vouchers, and local vouchers.
• Review and recommend vouchers for payment. Monitor payment of authorizations and vouchers. Ensure all payment/funding discrepancies are resolved.
• Perform weekly audits of travel obligations, expenditures, and un-submitted vouchers and provide weekly reports.
• Review and audit DTS entries to ensure DTS is used properly by staff.
• Provide support to staff on the use of Government Travel Charge Cards, including briefing personnel on the proper use.
• Provide written updates on travel expenditures and travel frequency.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Working knowledge of Defense Travel System (DTS).
• Understanding of Defense Joint Travel Regulations.
• Familiarity with travel authorization, voucher processing, and travel documentation requirements.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple travel requests and prioritize tasks.

Education and/or Experience

• BA/BS degree and 5 years of experience providing travel management support.
• AA/AS degree accepted in lieu of BA/BS with accompanying 5 years of experience performing the duties described in the duties and responsibilities of this position.
• GED/Diploma accepted in lieu of BA/BS with accompanying 10 years of experience performing the duties and responsibilities of this position.
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with DTS and Defense Joint Travel Regulations, and Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations as they relate to travel.

Compensation and Benefits

• We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation plus potential to earn an annual bonus and merit increase.
• We also offer an extensive benefits package including:
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) / retirement plan
• 401(k) employer matching
• Parental leave program
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Company paid training and certification program
• Education Tuition Assistance for qualifying certificate and degree programs