Administrative Staff Officer

Telework Eligible

Yes

Major Duties

• Serve as senior technical advisor for J-3's travel program, directing daily policies for Defense Travel System, Travel, and Government Travel Charge Card Programs.
• Function as Lead Defense Travel Administrator in the Defense Travel System and Agency Program Coordinator for the Government Travel Charge Card Program.
• Inspect cardholder usage to prevent improper or fraudulent activity; track and resolve Continental and Outside Continental United States account delinquencies.
• Review travel transactions for regulatory compliance, resolve complex operational issues, and provide direct technical guidance across the entire Directorate.
• Ensure Approving Officials and cardholders complete mandatory Department of Defense training, formal appointment letters, and Statements of Understanding.
• Consolidate and analyze mandatory travel compliance reports; distribute timely notices and metrics to cardholders, supervisors, and Agency Program Managers.
• Conduct studies and surveys to resolve administrative gaps, advise leadership on policy alignment with Defense Logistics Agency standards, and represent the Director.

Qualification Summary

To qualify for an Administrative Staff Officer, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Provide senior technical advisory support, manage administrative operations, and coordinate official travel and government charge card programs across the organization. Oversee program compliance, monitor account activity, mitigate risk and delinquencies, and enforce Department of Defense policy and training standards. Evaluate administrative procedures, analyze program performance metrics, and advise leadership on operational strategy and policy alignment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.