Administrative Assistant

Cherokee Federal•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Travel Specialist provides comprehensive federal travel coordination and logistics support for CDC Division leadership and staff. This role manages domestic and international travel processes, ensures compliance with federal travel regulations, and provides real-time support for complex and time-sensitive travel operations. This position supports a government contract and is restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Documentation is required. This is a mission-critical role that requires independent judgment, discretion, and the ability to resolve issues in real time while supporting senior leadership.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s preferred
3+ years of federal travel coordination experience
Hands-on experience with: ConcurGov Global Travel System (GTS)
Strong understanding of federal travel regulations
Ability to manage multiple travel requests simultaneously
Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and urgent requests
Ability to work independently and resolve problems without constant supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must pass the pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s preferred

Responsibilities

Process domestic travel authorizations and vouchers
Coordinate international travel requirements, including approvals, documentation, and compliance
Prepare travel risk assessments and supporting documentation
Ensure adherence to federal travel policies and CDC procedures
Coordinate travel itineraries, lodging, and transportation
Provide real-time troubleshooting for travel disruptions
Support conference travel planning and attendance tracking
Manage travel entries and approvals in systems such as ConcurGov and GTS
Track travel expenditures and reconcile travel documentation
Maintain travel records and audit-ready documentation