Business Operations Travel Coordinator (Government Contracting)

TL;DR

Business Operations Travel Coordinator (Government Contracting): Managing travel authorizations and purchase requests for a PMO Business Operations Team supporting Security Cooperation activities with an accent on international travel cost estimates, vendor agreements, and compliance tracking. Focus on maintaining complex databases in Microsoft PowerApps and ensuring strict adherence to federal travel regulations.

Location: Arlington, VA, US. Remote work available, but occasional in-person attendance at Booz Allen or customer facilities is required.

Salary: $53,000 – $108,000 per year

Company

A leading professional services and government contracting firm providing strategic and technical support to federal agencies.

What you will do

• Develop Travel Authorization Requests (TARs) and Requests to Initiate Purchase (RIPs) for global deployments.
• Research and develop cost estimates for international travel and vendor agreements.
• Coordinate with SMEs to facilitate travel planning, training completion, and requirement tracking.
• Maintain and update key tracking systems and team Standing Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Monitor SME compliance with travel requirements and collect necessary documentation.
• Identify and implement business process improvements to increase operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Secret security clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience in contract and financial management (tracking funding, MIPRs, and CLINs).
• Ability to manage and maintain complex databases within Microsoft PowerApps.
• Experience working in fast-paced international operational environments.

Nice to have

• Experience with international travel planning, TARs, and RIPs.
• Knowledge of Fly America Act, JTR, FTR, and DSSR Section 925.
• Familiarity with Booz Allen Travel Policy, Expense Online (EOL), and Concur.
• Knowledge of Security Cooperation and Institutional Capacity Building.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave and professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and work-life programs.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and value demonstration.
• Supportive environment prioritizing collaboration across virtual and in-person settings.