Travel Lead (Project Management Analyst 2)- 22106

Requisition Number: 22106 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $64,304.00 - $85,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Entry Level HI

 

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072 

 

Job Description

HII- Mission Technologies is seeking a skilled and organized Mid-Level DoD Travel Lead to support our team by managing and overseeing travel-related processes in a DoD contracting environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of DoD travel policies, experience in managing expense authorizations and reports, and the ability to reconcile travel data efficiently. This role also includes acting as a proxy for expense authorizations and timesheets, maintaining travel tracking systems, and ensuring compliance with DoD and company policies.
 

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
• Serve as a proxy for expense authorizations, reviewing and approving travel expense requests in accordance with DoD and company policies.
• Submit expense reports, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submissions.
• Reconcile travel-related reports, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues to ensure accurate financial tracking.
• Act as a timesheet proxy, assisting with timesheet approvals and ensuring timely and accurate submissions by employees.
• Create and maintain an expense report tracker to monitor submissions, approvals, and reimbursements.
• Generate and distribute travel and expense reports to management, providing insights and ensuring proper documentation.
• Provide guidance to employees on DoD travel regulations, including expense eligibility, per diem rates, and submission processes.
• Coordinate with finance and accounting teams to ensure proper allocation and reconciliation of travel expenses.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of travel-related systems, processes, and tools to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Serve as a point of contact for travel-related inquiries, resolving issues and providing updates to employees and stakeholders.
   

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 1 year relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 years relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of DoD travel policies, including the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
• Proficiency in managing and reconciling expense reports and travel documentation.
• Experience with travel management systems and financial software (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Concur, or similar platforms).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create and manage tracking systems (e.g., spreadsheets with pivot tables, filters, and data analysis tools).
• Strong org