JOB DESCRIPTION:

Competitive Range works in partnership with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled and mission essential capabilities. It is our goal at Competitive Range to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, interesting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment. 

Competitive Range Solutions requires the expertise of a talented and experienced Field Operations Manager to assist in the direction and management of program's executive support group. The candidate must reference their ability and experience in working in a Department of Defense (DoD) customer environment and effective integration with a government multi-contractor team. 

The Travel Program Assistant will support various project and program managers and arrange business travel for employees, identifying the most cost-effective travel arrangements and making necessary coordination. Serve as Liaison for multiorganization and ensure requirements are met and review travel requests for accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and policy adherence. This position requires a dynamic, independent, and trustworthy person able to work with minimal direction to accomplish broad objectives and conformance to policy. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research all government travel requirements such as and not limited to per diem rates, country clearances, site access for each travel.

• Ensures travel arrangements are within approved travel reasons and budget limits, makes all arrangements and reservations as requested.

• Prepares and track travel authorizations and route correspondence to appropriate staff.

• Obtains approval from leadership for travel requests and expenses that exceed established limits.

• Advises travelers of and assists with any need for specialized travel documents such as visas or passports.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong working knowledge of the travel industry.

• Excellent decision-making skills with the ability to assess multiple options and to identify the best choice to serve a specified goal.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• 5+ years of practical hands-on experience utilizing various TAR applications, including the ability to assess various organizational travel programs in accordance with governing regulations and to provide planned routine and on-the-spot training.

• Demonstrated knowledge of DOD Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) policies and procedures for CONUS, OCONUS deployment.

• Experience in administering travel documents, country and site clearance functions, cancellation procedures, cost estimates, itinerary changes, routing lists, authorizations, per diem, and mileage.

• Knowledge of current relevant guidance including the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), and DOD travel requirements.

• Functional experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, TEAMS and Excel applications.

• Understanding of CRS SOPs, business process maps (normally in flowchart format) and supporting documentation.

• Previous training and experience with DELTEK, Insperity, Concur, DTS or similar travel software preferred.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma required; some higher education preferred.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

• Required, Secret or above.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.