Government Travel Specialist (Defense)

TL;DR

Government Travel Specialist (Defense): Coordinating Congressional travel programs and legislative liaison activities for the Department of State with an accent on CODELs, STAFFDELs, and diplomatic operations. Focus on managing complex foreign travel logistics, ensuring regulatory compliance, and facilitating communication between high-level government officials and overseas missions.

Location: Onsite in Washington, DC. Active Top-Secret Clearance required.

Company

hirify.global provides tailored consulting solutions across healthcare, defense, and civilian sectors for government agencies and large firms.

What you will do

• Independently manage official Congressional travel programs, including CODELs and STAFFDELs.
• Coordinate complex foreign travel logistics ensuring compliance with federal, Congressional, and Department of State regulations.
• Act as a primary liaison between the Department of State, Members of Congress, and overseas embassies or consulates.
• Oversee financial management, funding designation, and reimbursement for travel activities.
• Provide expert guidance to Congressional staff and Department leadership on administrative and policy considerations.
• Draft and clear official cable traffic to overseas posts regarding travel coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Active Top-Secret Clearance.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Department of State or a comparable federal environment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting the legislative branch, Congressional engagement, or travel coordination.
• Expert knowledge of federal travel regulations and Department of State travel policies.
• Must be based in Washington, DC for onsite work.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience working with U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and interagency partners.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans.
• Paid Holiday and Personal Time Off.
• 401K plan.
• Short-term disability, Accidental Death, and Life Insurance.
• Education and Training Assistance Program.
• Employee Assistance Programs and Referral Bonuses.