Travel Administration & Government Audit Supervisor

Leonardo DRS; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems seeks a full time Travel Administration & Government Audit Supervisor based in Bridgeton, MO with in-person or remote options. Leads travel coordination and expense processing, ensures proper cost allowability, and manages government audit tracking with data-driven support for responses.

Requires an associate and preferably a bachelor's in accounting, plus 5+ years of experience and prior supervision.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or related field is required.
• Bachelor degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience is required.
• Previous team lead or supervisory experience is required.
• Working knowledge of FAR Part 31 unallowable costs is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop the travel coordination and expense processing team.
• Maintain and update the travel policy and training curriculum.
• Track government audits, requests for information, and due dates.
• Support scheduling of walkthroughs and system demonstrations.
• Provide audit support with data, materials, and system reports.
• Respond to invoice and payment audit requests with data and signatures.
• Prepare recurring journal entries for monthly travel cost distribution.
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the organization’s mission and values.

Skills

Team leadership

Travel policy understanding

Audit tracking

Expense processing

FAR Part 31 unallowable costs

Education

Associate’s Degree in Accounting or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Travel Administration & Government Audit Supervisor

Location: Bridgeton, MO, US, 63044 MN, US AR, US IL, US GA, US FL, US AZ, US IN, US OK, US NC, US DE, US OH, US AL, US MO, US SC, US TX, US PA, US

Job ID: 115119

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 6 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Travel Administration & Government Audit Supervisor. This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility and will have the option to work and in person or remote schedule. The Travel Administration Lead & Government Audit Coordinator leads the travel coordination and expense processing team, ensuring accurate classification of allowable and unallowable costs and timely employee reimbursements. Manages the government audit tracking register and provides support for payment‑related audit responses using detailed accounting records.

Job Responsibilities

Supervise and develop the business travel coordinator and expense processing team, ensuring effective operations and proper cost‑allowability oversight.

Maintain and update the travel policy and the associated training curriculum.

Track all government audits and requests for information, including receipt, internal assignment, due dates, status, and closure.

Support scheduling of walkthroughs and system demonstrations.

Provide audit support by preparing required data, materials, and system reports.

Execute responses to invoice and payment audit requests by identifying supporting data, running system reports, and drafting and routing responses for approval.

Prepare recurring accounting journal entries for monthly Business Travel Account (BTA) cost distribution.

• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting or related field, required.
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field, preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, required.
• Previous team lead or supervisory experience, required.
• Working knowledge of FAR Part 31 unallowable costs, required.

The salary range for this position is $ 72,654.00/y ear- $94,450.00/year for the states of Illinois and Minnesota. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LSY

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.