Travel Assistant

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Travel Assistant supporting DFC’s federal domestic and international travel operations in Washington, D.C. Managing authorizations, vouchers, travel-card expenses, reconciliation, reporting, and FTR compliance.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Government travel administration, including travel authorizations, expense reconciliation, and compliance with the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR). Proficient in managing travel documentation and providing customer support while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

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Government Travel AdministrationFederal Travel Regulation (FTR)Travel Expense ReconciliationTravel Management SystemsMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Travel AuthorizationsExpense ReimbursementTravel ReconciliationGovernment Travel Charge-Card ProgramsDocumentation ReviewIssue ResolutionTravel ReportingFinancial SystemsTravel ProceduresCompliance Management

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailDiscretion

Tools & Technologies

Travel-Management SystemsExpense-Management SystemsMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

Federal GovernmentTravel ManagementInternational TravelDomestic TravelTravel Agencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support domestic and international Government travel, including travel authorizations, vouchers, amendments, and related documentation
Support Government travel charge-card processes and review expenses, receipts, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance
Reconcile travel expenses and transactions, identify discrepancies, and coordinate timely resolution of outstanding items
Provide guidance and customer support on travel procedures, vouchers, reimbursements, allowable expenses, and travel-card requirements
Maintain travel reports and trackers and coordinate with travel-management companies, travel agencies, card providers, auditors, and other stakeholders
Ensure travel activities and documentation comply with the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) and other applicable Government travel requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder); temporary visas cannot be considered
Must qualify for and maintain any required background investigation or Public Trust clearance
At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience supporting official travel, travel authorizations, vouchers, Government travel charge-card programs, expense reimbursement, travel reconciliation, or similar travel-management functions
Approximately 4 years of professional experience in travel administration or a related area, preferably supporting a Federal Government, executive, or similarly complex professional environment
Recent experience supporting travel operations within a Federal agency or Federal Government environment is strongly preferred
Strong working knowledge of the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) and Federal Government travel requirements is highly preferred
Hands-on experience supporting Government travel-card and voucher processes, including documentation review, reconciliation, and issue resolution, is highly preferred
Experience supporting both official domestic and international travel is preferred
Experience working with travel-management, expense-management, and/or financial systems
Experience coordinating with travel-management companies, travel agencies, card providers, and/or auditors is preferred
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for travel reporting, reconciliation, tracking, and record management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional accuracy and organizational skills when reviewing travel, financial, and compliance-related documentation
Ability to handle sensitive financial, travel, and personally identifiable information with discretion and confidentiality
Only resumes submitted in English will be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

40 hours per week
1 base year + 4 option years contract duration