Federal Travel Coordinator: Compliance & Logistics Lead

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability and Short-Term  D

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is seeking a Travel Coordinator in the Washington, DC area to manage all aspects of travel planning and execution for federal programs. You will process authorizations and vouchers, coordinate logistics, and ensure compliance with the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR).

You will serve as the lead point of contact for domestic and international travel, maintain travel records, provide pre-travel briefings, resolve booking issues, and track costs and trends for program reporting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in federal travel coordination.
• Knowledge of Federal Travel Regulations and agency travel systems.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead point of contact for all domestic and international travel support.
• Prepare and process travel authorizations and vouchers in accordance with agency travel policy, Department of State regulations and the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR).
• Coordinate logistics such as airfare, lodging, ground transportation, and conference registration.
• Maintain accurate travel records and reconcile travel expenditures.
• Provide pre-travel briefings to staff and ensure compliance with travel rules.
• Assist travelers with resolving issues related to bookings, cancellations, or reimbursements.
• Track and report on travel activity, costs, and trends for program reporting purposes.

Skills

Federal travel coordination

FTR regulations knowledge

Customer service

Education

Associate degree

Job description

The Building People is seeking a Travel Coordinator in the Washington, DC area to manage all aspects of travel planning and execution for federal programs. You will process authorizations and vouchers, coordinate logistics, and ensure compliance with the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR).

You will serve as the lead point of contact for domestic and international travel, maintain travel records, provide pre-travel briefings, resolve booking issues, and track costs and trends for program reporting.