Director of Government Travel Operations

ADTRAV Travel Management

Director of Government Operations at ADTRAV, managing government travel operations teams. Leading strategy execution and optimizing team performance under government contracts.

Posted 6/18/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $95,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day leadership, including coaching and training, of the Manager Government Operations on how to effectively manage their team related to policies and procedures of the company.
Set goals and objectives for direct reports and provide guidance to them to ensure they know what is expected in their position and in the company.
Ensure direct reports are actively managing their teams and creating a positive and high performing team environment.
Review department reporting and create action plans with manager on how to correct any deficiencies.
Conduct weekly individual and team meetings.
Develop, mentor, and lead employees to foster an environment of teamwork and accountability.
Provide constructive feedback and identify areas of improvement for team and work to develop objectives to meet these needs.
Conduct performance appraisals and disciplinary documentation on team, in accordance with HR policies and procedures.
Be knowledgeable and trained in direct reports duties and be able to perform the job functions as needed.
Support company goals and objectives by providing leadership on issues that involve cost, quality, processes, scheduling, and people.
Review work of direct reports and key decisions to ensure company objectives and timelines are achieved as well as the execution of programs are accomplished.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Highly self-motivated leader, able to manage multiple tasks/responsibilities, both strategic and tactical, in a fast-paced environment and with minimal supervision.
At least 5 years managing a government travel agent team.
Proven experience developing high-performing teams and providing effective coaching and mentoring.
Exhibits leadership traits to motivate, communicate, and provide feedback as a hands-on, highly organized and directed leader.
Strong knowledge of the travel industry, government travel regulations and Sabre GDS.
At least 5 years of government travel consultant/travel agent experience, preferably in a call center environment.
Working knowledge and proficiency in Fly America Open Skies and federal travel regulations.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
Able to present a professional and positive demeanor with internal and external customers/clients and work cooperatively.
Able to travel up to 20% as needed for client and company meetings.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life
disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k)
PTO

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Hard Skills & Tools

government travel regulationsSabre GDSFly America Open Skiesfederal travel regulationsMicrosoft Officeperformance appraisalsdisciplinary documentationteam managementcoachingmentoring

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationfeedbackorganizational skillstime-managementattention to detailteamworkmotivationaccountabilityprofessional demeanor