Travel Coordinator

Nightwing is seeking a cleared and experienced Travel Coordinator in the Fairfax, VA area. Responsibilities Track the program’s deployment schedule(s) and arrange safe, cost-efficient airfare for all program team members while being compliant with the Fly America Act and program policies. Make scheduling recommendations to create efficiency, value and economies of scale. Create and track Electronic Clearances and reconcile the monthly corporate airfare credit card. Initiate Visa/passport requests, create official correspondence cables, e-memos, and respond to emails coordinating field itineraries. Plan, research, and arrange/book travel airfare itineraries per program TDY schedule and IAW policies and procedures. Make flight alterations after business hours and adjust itineraries for members already deployed. Track schedule and adjust TDY’s accordingly as destinations can change frequently. Provide airfare cost savings to the program and customer and conduct monthly reviews to identify cost per project reporting. Use customer and program databases and spreadsheets to record, track, and report travel-related information, schedules, cost data, etc. Submit and track requests for VISAs and passports. Create Electronic Country Clearances (eCC) for each country of destination for each team member prior to deployment. Track all eCCs to ensure approval from post and mitigate any countries’ eCC concerns, communicating such concerns to senior leadership. Escalate eCC approval delays to the appropriate Project Officer based on region. Maintain global geopolitical awareness of all countries and current conditions. Assist in reconciling accounting of travel-related expenses/accounting. Required Skills Excellent communication skills verbally and by email. Advises/recommends travel airfare itineraries for the customer. Provides airfare cost savings to the program and customer. Conducts/participates in monthly reviews and identifies cost per project reporting. Use customer and program databases and spreadsheets to record, track, report travel related information, schedules, cost data etc. Submits and tracks requests for VISAs and passports. Desired Skills Experience scheduling and managing OCONUS travel requirements. Knowledge of government travel policies and procedures. Strong communication skills. Additional Requirements Years of Experience Required: 6+ Education Level/Major: Bachelors or equivalent experience. Must be a US Citizen and have an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph from day one of employment and be crossover eligible. OCONUS TDY Required: No CONUS TDY Required: No Weapons Certification Required: No Professional License or Certification Required: No Additional Technical and Specialty Training/Certifications Etc.: (none specified) Equal Opportunity Statement Nightwing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr