In accordance with U.S. Government travel policies and regulations, plans, coordinates, and executes all official domestic and international travel for U.S. Government employees and eligible dependents, including airfare, lodging, and ancillary transportation requirements. Prepares and reviews official travel documentation; initiates and approves travel authorizations as the Travel Pool Approver in the E2 travel system; and issues in-country diplomatic notes to obtain travel permissions from the host government’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Oversee the day-to-day operations and performance of two Travel Management contractor staff (PST) assigned to the chancery, ensuring compliance with regulations and service standards. Provides frontline customer service support within the GSO Travel Section and serves as the Mission’s subject-matter expert on official travel policy, procedures, and entitlements.
Official Travel Management (30%) : Manages and coordinates all official domestic and international travel for U.S. Government employees and eligible dependents, ensuring compliance with U.S. Government travel policies and cost-effectiveness. Advises on travel entitlements, processes E2 travel documents, certifies payments, and provides authoritative guidance on a wide range of travel types.
Travel Card and Financial Oversight (25%) : Serves as CitiBank centrally billed account (CBA) cardholder, managing payment and oversight of all official travel airline tickets, verifying charges, and certifying invoices for timely vendor payment. Ensures compliance with travel regulations, monitors expenditures, and prevents unauthorized use of U.S. Government travel funds.
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