Defense Travel Administrator

Defense Finance and Accounting Service • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Provides support and advisory assistance regarding execution of travel and policy responsibilities in implementing and sustaining the Defense Travel System (DTS). Applies analytical knowledge and expertise to review management and technical specialists’ recommendations, assess the overall impact of proposed DTS changes, and assist with implementation plans. Maintains liaison with DFAS management to identify program and management requirements and participates in discussions about agency proposals for DTS updates. Advises management officials on implementing new systems and programs related to Department of War (DoW) travel. Identifies and resolves travel problems and assesses overall effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade (GS-11) within the federal service.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet applicable suitability requirements for Federal employment.
• Must have served three months after the latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• Must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement.
• Obtain and maintain Financial Management Certification.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check as a new DFAS employee.
• Meet specialized experience, education, 90-day-after-competitive-appointment, and other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the announcement closing date, unless otherwise indicated.
• Obtain and maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position; a security clearance may be required.
• Register for Selective Service if applicable (males born after 12-31-1959).

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advisory assistance for travel and policy responsibilities related to implementing and sustaining the Defense Travel System.
• Review recommendations proposed by management and technical specialists.
• Assess the overall impact of proposed DTS changes and assist with implementation plans.
• Maintain liaison with DFAS management to identify program and management requirements.
• Participate in discussions about agency proposals regarding DTS updates.
• Advise management officials on implementing new systems and programs related to DoW travel.
• Identify and resolve travel problems.
• Assess overall effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
• Analyze enterprise travel transaction data to identify recurring error patterns, compliance gaps, and voucher rejections, and brief key stakeholders.
• Review proposed system modifications and advise agency executives on implementation risks and migration milestones.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families subject to position eligibility.
• Moving expenses will be paid.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed