Benefits:
Voluntary-Term Life Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
About Us:
Living Invigorating Valuable Experiences (LIVE, LLC), an SBA 8(a), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and HUBZone certified firm, performance driven professional services government contracting companies that provides a broad spectrum of services and solutions to various U.S government agencies and organizations.
About the position:
LIVE is seeking a highly skilled Travel Processing Specialist to support the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Resource Management Division’s Travel Program in Washington, DC. ONLY applicants residing in the DC area will be considered.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in processing travel authorizations and vouchers, reconciling centrally billed accounts, supporting permanent change of station (PCS) transactions, and assisting with Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) inquiries. This role requires attention to detail, proficiency in the Defense Travel System (DTS), and the ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment supporting DoDEA personnel across global regions.
**Please Note: We are actively recruiting to build a pool of qualified candidates in anticipation of future contract award and hiring needs. Candidates will be contacted when a suitable position becomes available. As of now this position is contingent until updated.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Process RAT and EDT authorizations and vouchers using the Defense Travel System (DTS).
Review weekly reports of pending RAT and EDT orders; coordinate directly with travelers to arrange airline reservations.
Review travel documents for compliance with DoD Financial Management Regulations (DoD FMR) and Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
Process travel vouchers upon completion of travel, primarily during peak travel seasons (August–September).
Conduct Dormant Account Review – Quarterly (DAR-Q) and update status reports accordingly.
Reconcile monthly DTS CBA statements for two travel cards.
Identify Travel Authorization Numbers (TANUMs) for all charges and reconcile with the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) system.
Summarize charges by TANUM and enter invoices in DAI.
Review weekly PCS transaction reports and funding lines (pre-validation and Syncada).
Manage Standard Form SF1081 suspense accounts for PCS.
Investigate household goods (HHG) shipments for excess weight and prepare debt packages for DFAS processing within 30 days.
Support PCS special projects, including drafting memos and other documentation.
Communicate travel processing findings and updates to the DoDEA Travel Section.
Provide weekly status reports to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) detailing accomplishments, challenges, and outstanding issues.
Participate in weekly COR meetings (via phone or in-person).
Respond to customer service inquiries from DFAS Vendor Pay and DoDEA vendors regarding payment issues.
Assist DoDEA personnel with travel payment questions for both domestic and international operations.
Required Qualifications:
Active Security Clearance
Minimum two (2) years of experience in federal travel processing or financial support services.
Proficiency in the Defense Travel System (DTS) and understanding of DoD travel policies (DoD FMR and JTR).
Experience with travel reconciliation processes and working with systems such as DAI and Syncada.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with government staff and travelers.
Ability to handle sensitive data and maintain confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting military or federal education systems such as DoDEA.
Familiarity with PCS procedures and DFAS financial processing.
Knowledge of SF1081, HHG weight calculations, and invoice preparation.
Prior experience working in a contractor role supporting government agencies.
Work Environment and Schedule:
Full-time position.
May include remote, hybrid, or on-site work based on the project location and client needs.
Must be available to support high travel volume periods (e.g., summer months).
Occasional travel may be required.
LIVE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. We reserve the right to modify or revise the job descriptions in part or in its entirety. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with governing law.