Lead Defense Travel Administrator

This position involves performing all standard Defense Travel Administrator (DTA) functions to support mission-critical operational requirements. The role requires handling authorization reviews, voucher processing, and building organizational hierarchies within a fast-paced, high-stress environment. The individual must demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to efficiently manage workload surges while ensuring mission coverage and compliance with applicable policies.

Responsibilities

• Execute all standard DTA functions, including authorization and voucher reviews, building Line of Accounting (LOA), and constructing organizational hierarchies.
• Provide daily support to maintain mission requirements, ensuring 100% task completion during staff absences or workload spikes.
• Manage internal task distribution to meet Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) and processing deadlines as per Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).
• Serve as Tier 2 technical authority for complex DTS issues, including organizational hierarchy management and troubleshooting routing lists.
• Coordinate with USARCENT G8 to ensure accurate input, reconciliation, and management of Lines of Accounting.
• Lead the Phase-Out Transition Plan, documenting SOPs and workflows for the incoming contractor.
• Act as the primary interface for Government Technical Direction, providing regular status updates to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
• Oversee automated document approval systems, adjusting routing personnel and permissions based on staffing changes or deployments.
• Provide comprehensive reports and audit trails to facilitate financial reconciliation with GFEBS and other systems.
• Maintain advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for reporting, briefings, and training material development, and uphold expert knowledge of the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

Qualifications

• Prior experience with DTA functions, DTS, and related travel and financial systems.
• Knowledge of DOD policies, specifically Army-specific regulations, and JTR compliance.
• Ability to perform accurately in a high-stress, fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills for coordination with government personnel and stakeholders.
• Security clearance or the ability to obtain classified access, including classified secret handling and PII protection.
• Availability to work on-site at the designated location.
• Proven ability to adapt to changing workflows and staffing configurations.
• Mid- to high-level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Publishing Pay Range: $45.21 – $50.35 Hourly 

This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.