Travel Specialist

Position Description/Responsibilities:

The Travel Specialist will provide professional support within a federal acquisition work environment. This individual will sit on-site in Arlington, Virginia (metro accessible).

- Salary: $67,000

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Preparing monthly management reports.


• Applies all payments received for invoices generated.


• Balances ledger on monthly basis.


• Following departmental security and confidentiality policies and procedures.


• Maintaining minimal accepted level of productivity and excellent quality.


• Demonstrating sound moral and ethical conduct in all aspects of the position.


• Maintaining strong detailed understanding of the various transactions necessary to this position.


• Ensuring that daily transactions are property filed, documented and recorded.


• Contributing to a positive work environment.


• Performing a variety of projects as assigned by the Supervisor/Manager.


• Presenting a professional attitude when working with customers and other departments.


• Will Utilize analytical skills to research and resolve issues/questions.


• Handle vouchers/expense reports related to Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and Temporary Duty (TDY).


• Timely review and payments to travelers.

Position Requirements:

• Ability to log payments for benefit checks


• Strong business acumen and excellent communication skills (oral and written)


• Ability to use influence to achieve positive results.


• Ability to recognize cultural barriers within the organization.


• Possess a strong sense of organization.


• Works efficiently under stress.


• Must be a self-starter.


• Experience in successfully managing high volume, time sensitive, discretionary information related to the aforementioned requirements is required.


• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)


• SharePoint competency


• Attention to detail with accuracy is a must


• Strong customer service skills


• Knowledge of Federal Travel Regulations (FTR)

Experience and Education Requirement:

• Requires 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s Degree.

Clearance Requirement:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DEA Suitability security clearance.

Physical Demands: Position will require frequent sitting, standing, and/or mobility within a

single floor office setting. Employee must be able to use hands to complete work at a

workstation/computer, be able to reach, type and manipulate with hands, fingers, and arms; lift

and/or move up to 20 pounds; talk, see and hear.

Work Environment: Work is performed in a professional office environment with moderate

stress and noise levels. Position requires employee to effectively use a computer, potentially for

long periods of time, and to accommodate potentially frequent interruptions. Candidate should

be both customer focused and present a team approach to overall work.

Schedule: XLA’s corporate core business hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to

5:00 p.m. EST. Standard work hours may vary for this position based upon contract

requirements.