Travel Management Specialist

Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 128,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Commodity Futures Trading Commission in Washington, DC is seeking a Travel Management Specialist to manage the agency travel office operations, assist travelers, and coordinate with the travel team. The role requires knowledge of the Federal Travel Regulation and entitlements, and strong customer service in a fast-paced government environment.

Telework eligibility is available; the posting closes 2026-11-17.

Qualifications

• There is no Education Requirements for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provides travel services by assisting travelers with travel requests per the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) and related entitlements.
• Responds to verbal and written complaints; analyzes policy adherence and suggests improvements.
• Performs cost comparisons, carrier selections, and claims activities for government travel programs.
• Coordinates with agency legal, finance, procurement and operations and with travel regulators.

Skills

Travel management

Customer service

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

The Division of Administration (DA or Division) directs the innovative internal management of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC or Commission) business, human resources, financial, technological, security, and strategic operational resources.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent of this position serves as Travel Management Specialist and is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operations of the CFTC Travel Office that includes assisting travelers and the agency's travel team lead within the CONUS and between the United States and foreign countries. The services are provided to all CFTC employees' agency wide. The incumbent exercises good communication and customer service principles within a fast-paced and complex environment.

As a Travel Management Specialist, the major duties may be: Provides travel services by assisting travelers in the handling of their travel requests in accordance with prevailing per diem and travel allowances as specified by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) and related entitlements as prescribed by law.

Responds to both verbal and written complaints; researches and analyzes nature of complaints for adherence to established policy and determines whether existing policies should be revised. Recommends improvements and/or enhancements to current travel initiatives based on analyses of current program objectives. Performs the cost comparisons, carrier selections, quality control and claims activities associated with government-wide travel programs.

Coordinates on a continuing basis with agency legal, finance, procurement, and operations program elements and with travel regulatory bodies in conducting analysis of the travel program.

Requirements & Education

There is no Education Requirements for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $128138 – $188210/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Disability' hiring path.

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