Management Analyst (Travel Specialist)

Full Job Description

This position is in the Office of the Administrator (AO), Office of the Adminstrative Service and Performance Management, Business Operations Division. About AO.

This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as utilizing visual management and process improvement tools to coordinate, track, and document travel plans for an organization; reviewing and interpreting operational policies and procedures related to organizational travel activities; and auditing and tracking travel authorizations and travel vouchers to ensure accuracy and policy compliance.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Problem Solving. Accountability.

Attention to Detail.* Adaptability.* Political Savvy.* Written Communication. Teamwork. *You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience. Major Duties:

You will: Serve as the Travel Activities Program Manager for the Office of the Administrator to provide daily oversight and coordination of travel activities associated with the Administrator's travel plans.

Utilize travel systems and cross-cutting controls that impact both the internal and external processes to identify and resolve technical and administrative issues related to travel activities.

Advise Deputy Chief of Staff for Management, Office of the Administrative Service and Performance Management (OASPM) Director, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, and other travel preparers on the interperation of governing instructions and on situations unique to the Administrator's travel activities.

Prepare and track travel authorizations and vouchers for the Administrator and the Administrator's staff, and ensure accuracy and compliance with travel regulations and procedures and respond to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) document requests regarding travel.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

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