Travel Specialist – DTS / JTR Defense Travel - DARPA

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate travel arrangements for Government personnel, including preparing travel authorizations and vouchers in DTS and ensuring compliance with applicable travel regulations and organizational policies.
• Help travelers understand requirements, gather needed information, and ensure that all documentation is accurate and complete.
• Research and interpret travel regulations and policies, provide guidance on allowable expenses, and support resolution of travel-related questions or issues.
• Review both manual and system-generated travel vouchers and authorizations for accuracy and compliance, and help correct any discrepancies.
• Administer aspects of the GTCC program, support users with card-related questions, and monitor for compliance with established rules.
• Process passport and visa applications as needed and research foreign clearance requirements to support international travel.
• Work with commercial ticketing offices and leverage GSA City Pair fares where appropriate.
• Maintain a strong customer-service focus while ensuring adherence to policy and efficient travel processing.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: High school diploma.
• Experience: 4–6+ years of experience as a travel clerk or travel specialist supporting Government travel.
• Demonstrated experience with DTS, JTR, GTCC policies, and foreign clearance processes.
• Security Clearance: Secret clearance or higher, with eligibility for additional access as required by the work location.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of Department of Defense travel rules and processes; excellent attention to detail and accuracy; strong customer service and interpersonal skills; proficiency with DTS and related travel systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting DARPA or other Department of Defense agencies in travel planning.
• Experience processing international and OCONUS travel.