DOD/DTS Travel Specialist

Advanced Resource Technologies, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Technologies, Inc. is recruiting a DOD/DTS Travel Specialist in Arlington, VA. This full-time position provides travel support for DARPA, handling government travel orders and DTS administration.

The ideal candidate should have an associate’s degree, relevant work experience, and skills in communication and administration. The role demands attention to detail, proficiency in software, and the ability to work in a team.

Qualifications

• 2 years travel-related work experience.
• Minimum of 1 year in Federal Government travel support.
• Experience with automated travel management systems required.

Responsibilities

• Provide travel support services for business and conferences.
• Process government travel orders.
• Act as DTS Administrator.
• Review travel vouchers in DTS.
• Provide training on travel policy and procedures.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Defense Travel System (DTS)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Advanced Resource Technologies, Inc. (ARTI), is currently recruiting for a DOD/DTS Travel Specialist in support of DARPA in Arlington, VA. Position is full-time, exempt.

SUMMARY

The Travel Specialist is responsible for providing travel support services for routine business travel as well as several large conferences throughout the year for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Process government travel orders.
• Review travel vouchers within the Defense Travel System (DTS).
• Act as DTS Administrator and responsible for running reports, maintaining profiles, routing lists, and providing Help Desk assistance.
• Maintain a file system containing all pertinent travel related information.
• Carefully examine travel vouchers for accuracy and completeness before forwarding them to the Defense Finance & Accounting Center (DFAS). Work with the client to ensure any problems or issues with his/her travel voucher are rectified.
• Provide training to the client on appropriate travel policy and procedures.
• Work with travelers to resolve any travel voucher questions or errors.
• Email legacy travel vouchers to DFAS and update database to reflect status.
• Work with DFAS to resolve any unpaid or delinquent voucher issues.
• Enter tasks, as appropriate, into the Travel Services Share Drive.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• An associate’s degree along with 2 years travel-related work experience.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a Federal Government travel related support capacity. Experience in a DoD environment is preferred.
• Experience with an automated travel management system is required. Experience with the Defense Travel System (DTS) is preferred and experience with DTS administration is highly desired.
• Some experience dealing with DFAS.
• Excellent oral communication and attention to detail skills required.
• Must be proficient in software applications to include Microsoft Office and Excel and possess strong administrative skills.
• Must be willing to learn the specific program requirements of the position.
• Ability to effectively interact with personnel at all levels in a dynamic work environment is required.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Mandatory Requirement

Applicants selected for this position may be subject to a Government Security Investigation and must meet eligibility for access to classified information, Secret clearance level.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee assigned to this job. ARTI is committed to a work environment free of all forms of discrimination and member of DHS E-Verify Program. ARTI recruits and hires without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.