Travel & Purchasing Support Specialist

Smithsonian Institution; Edgewater (MD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center invites applications for a Management Support Assistant, Travel and Purchasing. This full-time position located in Edgewater, MD supports travel coordination for staff and invitational travelers, and handles procurement duties for the Center.

The role emphasizes travel management (ConcurGov) and purchasing (purchase cards, POs). Candidates with an Associate degree or higher and familiarity with travel processes are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher required or preferred.
• Familiarity with travel authorization, voucher processing, travel documentation requirements and professional procurement processes is preferred but not required.
• Experience with Concur and/or other travel management systems and/or PeopleSoft financial software is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage travel using ConcurGov and provide travel support to staff and invitational travelers, including international travelers.
• Prepare and review travel authorizations, vouchers, and local vouchers; monitor voucher payments and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in training new staff on travel planning and voucher submissions; support staff on Government Travel Charge Cards.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

Associates degree or higher

Tools

ConcurGov

PeopleSoft

MS Excel

Job description

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center invites applications for a Management Support Assistant, Travel and Purchasing. This full-time position located in Edgewater, MD supports travel coordination for staff and invitational travelers, and handles procurement duties for the Center.

The role emphasizes travel management (ConcurGov) and purchasing (purchase cards, POs). Candidates with an Associate degree or higher and familiarity with travel processes are encouraged to apply.