Organizational Defense Travel Administrator (ODTA)

KBR, Inc. • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

KBR's Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

This position serves as the Organizational Travel Coordinator/Defense Travel Administrator for the STARE Product Office responsible for managing and executing organizational-level travel operations in support of civilian and military personnel. The incumbent ensures all travel functions are carried out in compliance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Defense Travel System (DTS) policies, and applicable federal laws, while maintaining audit readiness and providing expert customer support.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• High school diploma required
• 4+ years travel coordination experience supporting Government or DOD organizations
• Hands-on experience with Defense Travel System (DTS) is mandatory
• Experience supporting high-volume or complex travel operations
• Must have and maintain an active security clearance
• May be required to complete financial disclosure (if applicable)
• Must be able to meet all pre-employment requirements

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee organizational travel operations supporting CONUS and OCONUS travel for civilian, military, and cross-organizational personnel
• Administer the Defense Travel System (DTS) in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), applicable laws, and business rules
• Review, audit, and process travel authorizations, vouchers, and Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) transactions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness
• Serve as primary Travel Help Desk, provide guidance, troubleshoot DTS issues, and communicate regulatory updates and training requirements to personnel
• Assist personnel in resolving outstanding GTCC balances by auditing vouchers and ensuring reconciliation of travel expenses
• Provide training to travelers, Approving Officials, Defense Travel Administrators, Finance personnel, and Debt Management Monitors on travel systems and regulatory requirements
• Develop, implement, and standardize travel processes to improve efficiency and ensure compliance across the organization
• Coordinate OCONUS and foreign travel requirements, including official passports and country clearance processes (e.g., IATP and APACS)
• Analyze and resolve DTS errors, including rejected authorizations and funding issues related to Lines of Accounting
• Conduct in-processing and out-processing of personnel, including travel briefings and system setup
• Perform post-payment audit reviews, generate reports, and complete quarterly internal control worksheets to maintain audit readiness
• Escalate complex travel and system issues to higher-level agencies (e.g., DTMO, SATO) as required

Benefits

• We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
• We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
• We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity.
• We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
• We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments.
• Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.
• We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function.
• Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees