Business Operations Travel Coordinator (Government Contracting)

TL;DR

Business Operations Travel Coordinator (Administration): Providing operational support to a Project Management Office (PMO) with an accent on international travel planning and financial tracking. Focus on managing Travel Authorization Requests (TARs), ensuring compliance with federal travel regulations, and maintaining complex tracking databases.

Location: Remote (USA), based in Arlington, VA. Secret clearance is required.

Salary: $62,000 – $141,000 annualized

Company

hirify.global is a leading professional services firm providing consulting and technology solutions to government and commercial clients.

What you will do

• Support a PMO business operations team in executing delivery contracts.
• Develop Travel Authorization Requests (TARs) and Requests to Initiate Purchase (RIPs).
• Research international travel cost estimates and manage vendor agreements.
• Maintain and update key tracking systems and Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor SME compliance with pre-travel requirements and training.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement in business processes to increase efficiency.

Requirements

• Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of professional experience, or 6+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
• Ability to track funding against ceilings for multiple MIPRs and CLINs.
• Experience managing complex databases with high data accuracy.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced international environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with international travel planning and TARs/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, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave and professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and work-life programs.
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance.
• Supportive culture prioritizing both in-person and virtual collaboration.