OA/DA Military Move Specialist Manager

New World Van Lines; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

New World Van Lines in Texas seeks an OA/DA Military Move Specialist Manager with 3-5 years of managerial experience and 3+ years in moving/relocation. Lead Origin Agent and Destination Agent operations, manage high-volume military moves contracted via third-party bid boards, and coordinate with brokers and internal teams to ensure smooth relocation services.

This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to supervise a small team while maintaining compliance and

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Managerial Experience: 3-5 years supervisory experience.
• Moving Experience: 3+ years in moving/relocation with HHG; military moves preferred.
• Industry Knowledge: OA/DA processes and military move broker networks.
• Leadership: Ability to lead a small team and delegate.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication.
• Attention to Detail: Documentation and billing accuracy.
• Organizational Skills: Manage multiple moves and deadlines.
• Sense of Urgency: Prioritize military and customer commitments.

Responsibilities

• Bid & Board Management: monitor and secure move opportunities on third-party boards.
• Logistics Coordination: oversee end-to-end HHG shipments including packing, transport, storage, delivery and specialty services.
• Team Management: supervise and develop a small team, assign workload, and coach.
• Vendor & Broker Relations: coordinate with Military Move Brokers, internal dispatch, and vendors.
• Quality Assurance & Billing: ensure policy and contractual compliance, and accurate billing documentation.
• Non-Military Move Support: perform non-military move duties for NWVL partners.
• Other Duties: perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Logistics management

Team leadership

Bid board management

Customer service

Military move knowledge

Education

High school diploma

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OA/DA Military Move Specialist Manager - 3-5 years of Managerial; 3+ Years of Moving/Relocation & Household Goods Experience Required

Job Description

Are you an expert in navigating the logistics of household goods (HHG) moving and relocation? We are seeking a strategic and highly organized OA/DA Military Move Specialist Manager to lead our Origin Agent (OA) and Destination Agent (DA) logistics business. In this role, you will oversee high-volume military moves awarded via third-party bid boards, coordinate crucial logistics with brokers and internal teams, manage a small team, and ensure top-tier execution of relocation services for those who serve. This role will also perform other non-military move responsibilities in support of NWVL's business partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Bid & Board Management: Monitor, secure, and manage move opportunities via third-party military and corporate bid boards. Review moves scope, timelines, and compliance requirements to ensure accurate quotes.
• Logistics Coordination: Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of household goods shipments, including packing, transportation, storage, delivery, and specialty services, across both military and non-military (commercial) moves.
• Team Management: Directly supervise and develop a small team of coordinators/specialists, assigning workload, setting performance expectations, and providing day-to-day guidance and coaching.
• Vendor & Broker Relations: Partner efficiently with Military Move Brokers, internal dispatch, and approved third-party vendors to execute seamless services.
• Quality Assurance & Billing: Drive strict adherence to company policy, contractual obligations, and military service standards. Ensure documentation accuracy to support billing and prompt move close-outs.
• Non-Military Move Support: P erform non-military move responsibilities in support of NWVL's business partners.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Managerial Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of prior supervisory or managerial experience, including direct oversight of staff, is required.
• Moving Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of experience directly within the moving/relocation customer service and operations industry. Specific exposure to household goods (HHG) and 3rd party Military moves is highly preferred; experience with non-military (commercial) HHG moves is a plus.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep familiarity with Origin Agent (OA) and Destination Agent (DA) processes, high-volume move environments, and military moving broker networks.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead or manage a small team, with the ability to delegate effectively and hold team members accountable to performance and compliance standards.
• Decision Quality: Exercises sound, timely judgment on operational and escalation matters, weighing costs, compliance requirements, and customer impact to reach the best outcome.
• Collaboration: Works well with others across internal teams, brokers, and vendors, building cooperative working relationships that support seamless move execution.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing, with internal teams, brokers, customers, and business partners.
• Attention to Detail: Reviews move documentation, quotes, and billing with a high degree of accuracy, catching discrepancies before they become costly errors.
• Organizational Skills: Manages multiple moves, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously, keeping documentation and workflows well organized.
• Sense of Urgency: Responds promptly to escalations, delays, and time-sensitive requests, treating deadlines tied to military and customer commitments with appropriate priority.

Physical Requirements

• Work at a computer for extended periods of time
• Move about the office to access office machinery, cabinets, etc.
• Operate a computer and other office machinery