Travel Coordinator (Secret Cleared)

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability and Short-Term  D

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is seeking a Travel Coordinator in the Washington, DC area to manage all aspects of travel planning and execution for federal programs. You will process authorizations and vouchers, coordinate logistics, and ensure compliance with the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR).

You will serve as the lead point of contact for domestic and international travel, maintain travel records, provide pre-travel briefings, resolve booking issues, and track costs and trends for program reporting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in federal travel coordination.
• Knowledge of Federal Travel Regulations and agency travel systems.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead point of contact for all domestic and international travel support.
• Prepare and process travel authorizations and vouchers in accordance with agency travel policy, Department of State regulations and the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR).
• Coordinate logistics such as airfare, lodging, ground transportation, and conference registration.
• Maintain accurate travel records and reconcile travel expenditures.
• Provide pre-travel briefings to staff and ensure compliance with travel rules.
• Assist travelers with resolving issues related to bookings, cancellations, or reimbursements.
• Track and report on travel activity, costs, and trends for program reporting purposes.

Skills

Federal travel coordination

FTR regulations knowledge

Customer service

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Travel Coordinator will manage all aspects of travel planning and execution, such as processing travel authorizations and vouchers, coordinating logistics, ensuring compliance with applicable federal travel regulations, and providing administrative support related to travel activities. Responsibilities include:

• Serve as the lead point of contact for all domestic and international travel support.
• Proficient in federal government systems
• Prepare and process travel authorizations and vouchers in accordance with agency travel policy, Department of State regulations and the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR).
• Coordinate logistics such as airfare, lodging, ground transportation, and conference registration.
• Maintain accurate travel records and reconcile travel expenditures.
• Provide pre-travel briefings to staff and ensure compliance with travel rules.
• Assist travelers with resolving issues related to bookings, cancellations, or reimbursements.
• Track and report on travel activity, costs, and trends for program reporting purposes.

Required Experience & Skills

• 3+ years of experience in federal travel coordination
• Knowledge of Federal Travel Regulations and agency travel systems
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills

Required Education

• Associate degree

*Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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