Travel Management Specialist

Gnostech Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) / retirement plan

Paid time off

Education Tuition Assistance

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Arlington, VA is seeking a Travel Management Specialist to enhance travel support through the Defense Travel System. This role involves providing daily support for travel requirements, preparing authorizations, and ensuring proper usage of travel systems. The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS and 5 years' experience in travel management along with capabilities in customer service and problem-solving. An active Secret Clearance is also required. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in travel management support.
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with DTS.
• Current active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily Defense Travel System (DTS) support for all travel requirements.
• Prepare and review travel authorizations and vouchers.
• Track and support the entire lifecycle of a trip in DTS.

Skills

Working knowledge of Defense Travel System (DTS)

Understanding of Defense Joint Travel Regulations

Familiarity with travel authorization and voucher processing

Strong customer service and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple travel requests and prioritize tasks

Education

BA/BS degree and 5 years of experience in travel management

AA/AS degree with 5 years of experience

GED/Diploma with 10 years of experience

Job description

Travel Management Specialist

Overview

Location

• Arlington, VA

Job Title

• Travel Management Specialist

Salary

• Commensurate with industry position, depending on experience.

Travel

• May involve travel approximately 10% of the time.

Gnostech is seeking a Travel Management Specialist to provide travel support and assistance to staff through the Defense Travel System and help desk services. This is a full-time position. Responsibilities and Qualifications will include but are not limited to:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide daily Defense Travel System (DTS) support for all travel requirements.
• Perform travel management support through a Help Desk.
• Track and support the entire lifecycle of a trip in DTS.
• Prepare and review travel authorizations, vouchers, and local vouchers.
• Review and recommend vouchers for payment. Monitor payment of authorizations and vouchers. Ensure all payment/funding discrepancies are resolved.
• Perform weekly audits of travel obligations, expenditures, and un-submitted vouchers and provide weekly reports.
• Review and audit DTS entries to ensure DTS is used properly by staff.
• Provide support to staff on the use of Government Travel Charge Cards, including briefing personnel on the proper use.
• Provide written updates on travel expenditures and travel frequency.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Working knowledge of Defense Travel System (DTS).
• Understanding of Defense Joint Travel Regulations.
• Familiarity with travel authorization, voucher processing, and travel documentation requirements.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple travel requests and prioritize tasks.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS degree and 5 years of experience providing travel management support.
• AA/AS degree accepted in lieu of BA/BS with accompanying 5 years of experience performing the duties described in the duties and responsibilities of this position.
• GED/Diploma accepted in lieu of BA/BS with accompanying 10 years of experience performing the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Desired Experience

• Advanced knowledge of and experience with DTS and Defense Joint Travel Regulations, and Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations as they relate to travel.

Minimum Security Clearance

• Current active Secret Clearance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation plus potential to earn an annual bonus and merit increase. We also offer an extensive benefits package including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) / retirement plan
• 401(k) employer matching
• Parental leave program
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Company paid training and certification program
• Education Tuition Assistance for qualifying certificate and degree programs

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, and INCLUSION

Gnostech, LLC is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace and we can only achieve this together.

Gnostech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov