Travel Specialist

Position Description

XLA is looking to fill an Travel Specialist position for support of a federal law enforcement customer in providing professional support within a federal acquisition environment. The Clerk will sit on-site in Arlington, Virginia (metro-accessible).

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.

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)

Education Requirement:

Requires 6 months of related experience with an Associates Degree.

 

Clearance Requirement: The ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance which means all candidates must be a US Citizen.