Defense Travel Administrator

Command Holdings, a Pequot Company; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking a Defense Travel Administrator to support the Office of Military Commissions. The role focuses on managing Defense Travel System profiles, authorizations, and vouchers, with a strong emphasis on compliance and accuracy.

Candidates should have 2–4 years of government experience, a current active Secret clearance, and proficiency with DTS, FTR, and SharePoint. Local residency near the National Capital Region is required.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Working knowledge of Federal Travel Regulations (FTR).
• Working knowledge of the Defense Travel System (DTS).
• 2–4 years of professional government experience.
• Must live locally to the National Capital Region/Washington D.C.
• Ability to use or learn SharePoint.
• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Create and update user profiles in the Defense Travel System (DTS).
• Create, review, and amend travel authorizations.
• Prepare travel voucher Form 1351-2 for traveler signature.
• Prepare cross-organization letters to allow travelers to use OMC line of accounting while attached to their parent command.
• Detach and receive DTS profiles for outgoing and incoming command members.
• Ensure timely submission and execution of travel documents for each traveler post official travel.

Skills

Communication

FTR knowledge

DTS usage

SharePoint

MS Office

Client focus

English proficiency

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DTS

SharePoint

Job description

CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking a Defense Travel Administrator to support the Office of Military Commissions.

Responsibilities may include the following but are not limited to:

• Creating and updating user profiles in the Defense Travel System (DTS).
• Creating, reviewing, and amending travel authorizations.
• Preparing travel voucher form 1351-2 for traveler’s signature.
• Preparing cross organization letter to allow travelers to use OMC line of accounting while attached to their parent command.
• Detaching and receiving DTS profiles for outgoing and incoming command members.
• Ensuring the timely submission and execution of travel documents for each traveler post official travel.

Expected Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000

Work Environment

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

• 0-10% minimal travel.

CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, a Pequot company, is a tribally-owned firm providing management consulting services to U.S. government agencies.

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment.

At CeLeen, our employees are the embodiment of our success as a firm. Our team is comprised of a tenacious group of professionals located across the globe. It includes military veterans and spouses of active duty troops, former federal employees, policy experts, academics, attorneys, and technical and business experts, all of whom share a strong work ethic and the skills to succeed in both collaborative and independent environments. CeLeen is invested in the long-term success of both our clients and colleagues for the right reasons. Our dedication to putting good government into practice is underpinned by a merit-based culture that measures success by productivity and credibility.

CeLeen will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to the Human Resources Team.

CeLeen is committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and in accordance with EO 14173 and Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

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Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Current, active Secret security clearance.
• Working knowledge of Federal Travel Regulations.
• Working knowledge of the Defense Travel System (DTS).
• 2 - 4 years of professional government working experience.
• Must live locally to the National Capital Region/Washington D.C.
• Ability to use or learn SharePoint.
• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Ability to access federal facilities in compliance with Real ID. More information about Real ID can be found here: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/about-real-id and at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. CeLeen will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 1 year travel administrator experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Defense Travel System (DTS).

Benefits

CeLeen offers a competitive benefits plan including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Eligibility requirements apply