Travel Program Manager

CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking a Travel Program Manager to serve on a potential contract supporting the Department of Defense Education Activity.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing a robust team of Travel Processors.
• Serving as the main point of contact for communication with the Government client.
• Drafting and submitting all contract deliverables.
• Collaborating with the corporate Program Manager to oversee the contract in it's entirety.
• Creating, reviewing, and processing travel authorizations and vouchers.
• Booking airline reservations in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and DoD travel policies.
• Coordinating with travelers to ensure all documentation is complete and compliant with travel entitlements.
• Providing customer service and troubleshooting travel related issues for DoDEA personnel.
• Maintaining audit ready records and documentation to support financial reconciliation.
• Processing authorizations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Processing settlement vouchers, maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Matching transactions to the corresponding Travel Authorization Number (TANUM) in the Defense Travel System (DTS).
• Reconciling each transaction against the DAI obligation report to ensure funds are correctly obligated and recorded.
• Identifying and processing necessary DTS amendments, addressing annually due to issues such as insufficient obligated funds or currency conversion discrepancies.
• Accounting for airfare costs charged in foreign currencies and address related reconciliation complexities.
• Reviewing and providing status updates on travel records
• Submitting a consolidated report summarizing the status of all records reviewed.
• Utilizing the Travel Order Processing System (TOPS) to process Permanent Change of Station travel records.
• Reviewing weekly PCS transactions reports and pre-validation funding lines.
• Monitoring Syncada lines and manage the PCS related SF1081 suspense account.
• Researching and documenting overweight household goods (HHG) shipments.
• Preparing debt packages for excess HHG weight and submit to DFAS within 30 days of excess weight determination.
• Supporting special PCS related projects as needed.
• Providing weekly written status reports to the COR detailing progress, challenges, and resolutions.
• Participating in regular meetings with the COR via phone or in person for coordination and updates.
• Responding to inquiries from DFAS Vendor regarding payment processing issues.
• Assisting employees and vendors in resolving travel-related payment concerns.
• Coordinating with DFAS to troubleshoot discrepancies and ensure timely payment processing.

This position is contingent on contract award.

Anticipated salary range: $80,000 - $100,000.

Work Environment:

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• 0-10% / Minimal travel.

CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is a tribally-owned firm providing management consulting services to U.S. government agencies.

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment.

At CeLeen, our employees are the embodiment of our success as a firm. Our team is comprised of a tenacious group of professionals located across the globe. It includes military veterans and spouses of active duty troops, former federal employees, policy experts, academics, attorneys, and technical and business experts, all of whom share a strong work ethic and the skills to succeed in both collaborative and independent environments. CeLeen is invested in the long-term success of both our clients and colleagues for the right reasons. Our dedication to putting good government into practice is underpinned by a merit-based culture that measures success by productivity and credibility.

CeLeen will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to the Human Resources Team.

CeLeen is committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and in accordance with EO 14173 and Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

CeLeen's Affirmative Action Program is available to any employee or applicant for employment for inspection upon request, to the extent required by federal regulations. The Affirmative Action Program can be accessed during normal business hours by making an appointment with the Human Resources Team.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. (Eligible to pass Federal security clearance process. Please visit the link for FAQs: Investigations & Clearance Process)
• 5 years of experience with the Defense Travel System or other federal government travel systems.
• 5 years of experience with the Joint Travel Regulations/Federal Travel Regulations.
• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to access federal facilities in compliance with Real ID. More information about Real ID can be found here: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/about-real-id and at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. CeLeen will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Current, active secret clearance.
• Direct experience with Department of Defense Travel.

Benefits

CeLeen offers a competitive benefits plan including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Eligibility requirements apply