Travel Coordinator

Systems Planning & Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Travel Coordinator to provide on-site support in Arlington, VA. You will apply DoD travel policies, manage travel vouchers, and administer the GTCC program while ensuring compliance with JTR and FMR guidelines.

The role requires an associate's degree and 2+ years of travel coordination experience, with active Secret clearance and daily presence in Arlington. Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; two+ years travel coordination experience preferred.
• Experience supporting senior government officials, including SES, is a plus.
• Knowledge of the Defense Travel System (DTS) and DoD travel policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide DTS helpdesk support and knowledge of DoD travel policies (JTR, DoD FMR).
• Administer the GTCC program per DoD FMR, vol. 9, ch. 3.
• Process passport/visa applications and research the Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG).
• Perform CTO operations and utilize GSA City Pair airfares; process PCS travel authorizations.

Skills

Travel coordination

Meeting planning

DTS knowledge

Active Secret clearance

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Project

Excel

SharePoint/Teams

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter . Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter . Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.

We have an immediate need for a Travel Coordinator to provide onsite support out of Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

The Travel Coordinator will provide DTS helpdesk support, and knowledge of and experience in applying DoD travel policies, JTR, and DoD FMR. Apply specific knowledge and expertise in researching and interpreting the JTR; DTS Operations/Help Desk/Training; reviewing manually and DTS generated travel vouchers; and preparing manual/traditional and DTS travel authorizations. Administer the GTCC program in accordance with DoD FMR, volume 9, chapter 3. Process passport/visa applications, and research the Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG). Perform Commercial Ticketing Office (CTO) operations and use of GSA City Pair airfare rates. Process permanent change of station (PCS) travel authorizations and vouchers. The ability to take on other duties as assigned and cross-train with teammates is essential.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's degree
• 2+ years of experience that includes assisting with meeting planning, scheduling, and travel coordination
• Experience providing support to senior-level government officials, including SES
• Knowledge of the Defense Travel System (DTS) and the information required for processing automated DD forms
• Demonstrated proficiency using modern PC computer techniques, systems, and tools such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, and SharePoint/Teams
• Active Secret clearance
• Able to report to Arlington, VA on a daily basis

Desired

• Bachelor's degree

Pay Range Information

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $70,000.00/Yr. - USD $80,000.00/Yr.