Lead Program Analyst (Defense Travel)

Air Force Civilian Service; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks a Lead Program Analyst (Defense Travel) to manage Defense Travel System operations at WPAFB, OH. You will guide travel policy execution and provide strategic oversight for USAF, Navy, and foreign travelers.

As a team leader, you will direct travel governance, optimize resources, and ensure compliant, data-driven decisions across missions and programs.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Experience leading travel governance and policy execution.
• Knowledge of DoD travel functions and financial management requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Defense Travel System operations and travel governance.
• Provide strategic travel oversight for USAF, Navy and foreign travelers.
• Direct travel resources planning, risk mitigation and data-driven decisions.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Travel governance

Policy execution

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder negotiation

Team mentorship

Job description

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Lead Program Analyst (Defense Travel) (NH-0343-03) to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at WPAFB, OH.

Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation incentives may be available.

VoP (Value of Position): 83

Qualifications/Requirements

This position serves as the Lead Program Analyst for the Defense Travel System (DTS). The incumbent will be the organization's senior expert and integrator for all DTS operations, travel policy execution, and strategic travel oversight for the USAF, Department of the Navy, and foreign national travelers. This role provides authoritative guidance, drives organizational travel strategy, and ensures enterprise-wide compliance with DoW, U.S. Air Force, Department of the Navy, and financial management requirements. The Lead Program Analyst will lead cross-functional teams, direct travel governance activities, and develop innovative solutions to complex travel and resource-management challenges. This position is critical in translating mission needs into actionable improvements, optimizing travel resources, mitigating risks, and ensuring data-driven decisions that support mission success. As a team leader, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the F-35 travel management operations in support of the Joint Program Office for the F-35 PEO.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• The employee must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft. Occasional travel (TDY) of approximately 15 days per year may be required.
• This is a team leader position, leading a team of 3 or more employees, planning and overseeing team activities. Communicates assignments, monitors project milestones, and balances workloads to align with strategic objectives. Provides training and guidance on team building and work methods.
• Comprehensive knowledge of AF and Navy travel functions, policies, and procedures related to mission, management, and operations.
• Skill in using a wide range of analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, resolve, and present complex issues and trends.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to negotiate complex issues and maintain good working relationships.
• Skill in negotiating with management and other stakeholders to implement recommendations.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Ensure the submitted resume does not contain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) such as SSN, home address, etc.. Do not password protect resume documents as this can hinder document visibility.

U.S. citizenship required. AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age.