Travel Processing Specialist

Peers and Partners, Inc. (Peers) is a management consulting and professional services company headquartered in Atlanta, GA. We work with federal government and commercial clients to address some of today’s biggest health issues. Peers is focused on fostering idealistic experiences with our clients through shared exchanges in providing strategic communications, business process optimization/reengineering, learning improvement and diffusion, research and health sciences, portfolio management, and supportive technology.  We are more than Peers, We’re Partners ready to help!

We are seeking a highly skilled Travel Processing Specialist to support the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Resource Management Division’s Travel Program.  The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in processing travel authorizations and vouchers, reconciling centrally billed accounts, supporting permanent change of station (PCS) transactions, and assisting with Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) inquiries. This role requires attention to detail, proficiency in the Defense Travel System (DTS), and the ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment supporting DoDEA personnel across global regions.

*We are actively recruiting to build a pool of qualified candidates in anticipation of future contract award and hiring needs. Candidates will be contacted if and when a suitable position becomes available.

**THIS ROLE IS WASHINGTON D.C. BASED. ONLY APPLICANTS RESIDING IN THE AREA WILL BE CONSIDERED.*

Key Responsibilities:

Renewal Agreement Travel (RAT) and Educational Travel (EDT):

• Process RAT and EDT authorizations and vouchers using the Defense Travel System (DTS).


• Review weekly reports of pending RAT and EDT orders; coordinate directly with travelers to arrange airline reservations.


• Review travel documents for compliance with DoD Financial Management Regulations (DoD FMR) and Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).


• Process travel vouchers upon completion of travel, primarily during peak travel seasons (August–September).


• Conduct Dormant Account Review – Quarterly (DAR-Q) and update status reports accordingly.

DTS Centrally Billed Account (CBA) Reconciliation:

• Reconcile monthly DTS CBA statements for two travel cards.


• Identify Travel Authorization Numbers (TANUMs) for all charges and reconcile with the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) system.


• Summarize charges by TANUM and enter invoices in DAI.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Support:

• Review weekly PCS transaction reports and funding lines (pre-validation and Syncada).


• Manage Standard Form SF1081 suspense accounts for PCS.


• Investigate household goods (HHG) shipments for excess weight and prepare debt packages for DFAS processing within 30 days.


• Support PCS special projects, including drafting memos and other documentation.

Communication and Reporting:

• Communicate travel processing findings and updates to the DoDEA Travel Section.


• Provide weekly status reports to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) detailing accomplishments, challenges, and outstanding issues.


• Participate in weekly COR meetings (via phone or in-person).

DFAS-Related Support:

• Respond to customer service inquiries from DFAS Vendor Pay and DoDEA vendors regarding payment issues.


• Assist DoDEA personnel with travel payment questions for both domestic and international operations.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in federal travel processing or financial support services.


• Proficiency in the Defense Travel System (DTS) and understanding of DoD travel policies (DoD FMR and JTR).


• Experience with travel reconciliation processes and working with systems such as DAI and Syncada.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with government staff and travelers.


• Ability to handle sensitive data and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting military or federal education systems such as DoDEA.


• Familiarity with PCS procedures and DFAS financial processing.


• Knowledge of SF1081, HHG weight calculations, and invoice preparation.


• Prior experience working in a contractor role supporting government agencies.

Work Environment and Schedule:

• Full-time position.


• May include remote, hybrid, or on-site work based on the project location and client needs.


• Must be available to support high travel volume periods (e.g., summer months).


• Occasional travel may be required.