Senior Travel Business Specialist

Advanced Resource Technologies, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Travel Business Specialist in Washington D.C. to manage travel operations supporting the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). This full-time role requires expertise in Federal Travel Regulations and HHS travel policies, along with strong communication skills to develop SOPs and presentations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of federal travel experience. The start date is immediate upon selection and background clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of federal travel experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, translating complex materials.
• Experience creating workflow charts and process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply Federal Travel Regulations and HHS travel policies.
• Prepare high-quality communications to educate stakeholders on travel policies.
• Develop and maintain travel Standard Operating Procedures and guidance documents.

Skills

Federal Travel Regulations

HHS travel policies

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation development

Project management

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Advanced Resource Technologies, Inc. (ARTI) is currently recruiting for a Senior Travel Business Specialist to support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). This position is full-time, exempt. Start date is immediate upon selection and public trust clearance processing as required.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interpret and apply Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and HHS travel policies to support compliant, efficient travel operations.
• Develop, draft, and maintain clear, comprehensive travel Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidance documents, job aids, FAQs, and other reference materials.
• Prepare high-quality written and verbal communications to inform and educate ARPA-H stakeholders on travel policies, processes, and updates.
• Design, develop, and deliver presentations (e.g., PowerPoint) that clearly convey travel policies, workflows, metrics, and strategic updates to leadership and staff.
• Develop and maintain workflow charts and process maps to document and improve travel-related business processes.
• Support content development and maintenance for travel-related webpages and intranet sites, ensuring information is accurate, current, and user-friendly.
• Compile, analyze, and report travel-related data and metrics to support program oversight, decision-making, and process improvement.
• Contribute to the development and execution of travel team strategies, including change management, stakeholder engagement, training, and communications plans.
• Coordinate and support travel-related projects, leading specific workstreams as assigned, and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with the Travel Lead, other SETAs, and internal stakeholders to identify issues, propose solutions, and implement best practices.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of federal travel experience; direct HHS travel experience is strongly preferred.
• Expert knowledge of Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and HHS travel policies, with demonstrated experience applying these in an operational setting.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate complex policy and process information into clear, concise, user-friendly materials.
• Proven experience developing and delivering professional presentations, including PowerPoint slide decks, with strong attention to clarity, visual design, and audience needs.
• Experience creating workflow charts and process documentation using standard tools (e.g., Visio, PowerPoint, or comparable platforms).
• Demonstrated experience authoring SOPs, guidance documents, and similar policy/process artifacts.
• Experience preparing reports, including compiling and interpreting travel-related data.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead projects or workstreams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, including planning, coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining high-quality work products.
• Strong collaboration and customer service orientation, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite- PowerPoint, Project, Excel, and Word

Mandatory Requirement

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a Government Security Investigation and must meet eligibility for access to classified information, Public Trust.

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.

Advanced Resource Technology, Inc. is committed to a work environment free of all forms of discrimination and member of DHS E-Verify Program.

Advanced Resource Technology, Inc. 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.