Travel Specialist

PeopleTec, Inc.

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About The Position

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Travel Specialist to support our Huntsville, AL location.
The Travel Specialist support multiple Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering (OUSW (R&E) and U.S. Army Headquarters at Executive Director and Flag Officer equivalents and all aspects of travel in an evolving space. Candidates must understand the demands of working in a strategic level command, with daily tasks and goals designed our travel and DTS.

Requirements

• High degree of professionalism and experience in a fast-paced work environment
• Prior experience using the Defense Travel System (DTS) and knowledge of Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)
• Ability to perform in a highly dynamic work environment supporting multiple military, government civilian, and contractor team members
• Experience in related field of expertise at the program/project level
• Proficient level experience with utilization of Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat Ability to prepare detailed written reports and briefings suitable for presentation to senior leaders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experienced in supporting senior DoD leadership at the 3‑ and 4‑star command level
• Must have a strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multitask and complete assignments on schedule.
• Dependable self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. TS/SCI preferred.
• High School diploma and DTS experience in a DoD program/project office environment is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in federal civilian resource management (manpower and force structure)

Responsibilities

• Create and finalize travel arrangements for CONUS and OCONUS travel for senior leaders using the Defense Travel System (DTS)
• Provide guidance regarding Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and policies regarding government travel, including booking with contract fares
• Assist all travelers to create travel authorizations and vouchers in a timely manner
• Serve as a primary point of contact to analyze, modify, and resolve travel plans, including making changes to existing flight and hotel reservations
• Coordinate with the Executive Assistant to effectively de-conflict calendars with travel schedule
• Coordinate visit requests with security for various sites.
• Review and resolve any purchase card discrepancies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED