Join our team at FedWriters as a Travel Specialist and play a critical role in supporting the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) by ensuring seamless travel operations for federal employees. In this fast-paced role, you’ll oversee travel compliance, audit expense reports, reconcile financial data, and assist employees with travel logistics, all while ensuring adherence to Federal Travel Regulations (FTR). This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance government efficiency, collaborate with agency leadership, and provide top-tier customer service in a mission-driven environment. If you have strong attention to detail, expertise in federal travel systems, and a passion for operational excellence, we want you on our team!

FedWriters is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Work Schedule and Location:

On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday.

Key Responibilities: 

• Administer and maintain E-Travel System (Concur or equivalent), including resetting passwords and managing user profiles.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and PBGC travel policies.
• Audit employee travel plans and expense reports, flagging non-compliance issues for review.
• Enter travel accounting data into the Consolidated Financial System (CFS) within three days of receipt.
• Verify per diem rates, meal and incidental expenses, and accuracy of travel documents.
• Maintain secure records of employee travel and track outstanding travel advances.
• Reconcile corporate centrally billed credit card invoices for airline and rail tickets.
• Process travel vouchers and expense reimbursements to ensure employees receive correct payments.
• Monitor aged accounts receivable for outstanding travel advances and issue delinquent notices.
• Conduct monthly travel audits and report findings to management.
• Assist PBGC employees with travel-related inquiries and provide desk-side coaching.
• Participate in weekly vendor meetings and quarterly GSA interagency meetings.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 2+ years in federal travel administration or related experience.
• Proficiency in Concur or similar travel management systems.
• Strong knowledge of Federal Travel Regulations (FTR).
• Ability to reconcile financial statements and travel invoices.
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting travel for a government agency or federal contractor.
• Familiarity with Smart Benefits and subsidized parking programs.
• Certification as a Passport Agent (or willingness to obtain certification).