Travel Compliance Specialist

Travel Compliance Specialist Job #: 2025-1461 Source: Lynker Posted: 11/03/2025 Web Site: lynker.com Onsite / Remote: Work at home all of the time Job Type: Full Time (30 Hours or More) Overview Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting‑edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts. Lynker is seeking a Travel Compliance Specialist, with close attention to detail, to support a long‑term contract with NOAA. This role is contingent upon Lynker winning the contract, and an offer will likely not be extended until it is confirmed that the contract has been won. Responsibilities Provide professional, courteous, timely and expert travel coordination services including domestic, foreign, invitational, gift and bequest, and conference travel for approximately 110 federal employees and a rotating number of invitational traveler requests. Serve as subject matter expert keeping up with federal, DOC, NOAA, and NOS travel regulations, including but not limited to domestic, conference, group, gift and bequest, Invitational, foreign, and relocation travel. Serve as the point of contact for any and all federal travel related matters and prepare travel authorizations, travel vouchers, airline and hotel reservations, and rental car arrangements. Coordinate/support travel requests and vouchers using E2 Solutions for OCM federal and invitational travelers. Keep abreast of travel updates/changes and disseminate the most current travel information to staff. Respond to and provide information and documentation to vouchers selected for audit. Assist federal staff with obtaining, renewing and processing passports. Train new federal staff members on the use of the E2 Solutions system, federal travel regulations, credit card rules, general travel processes, and lead‑times for conferences, passports & travel authorizations. Assist with travel services for the OCM Director and Deputy Director, as well as Regional Directors if/when requested. Advise on travel estimates, requests, research and communicate with Directors’ Office staff regarding flight times/hotel options and credit card issues. Arrange and coordinate invitational travel. Using the E2 Solutions online system make travel arrangements including hotels and transportation. Serve as OCM subject matter expert and liaison with NOS/NOAA on conference packages. Solicit input, develop and submit conference packages, and report on actual conference expenses. Train others on preparation and reporting of conference packages; lead, coordinate, prepare, submit, and track status and approval for all conference and group travel packages. Act on and respond to post‑conference audit inquiries. Develop and improve processes on conference reporting. Adhere to audit standards; package and submit travel packages to NOAA Finance as requested for formal audit review (approx. 25% of travel packages and all conference packages are audited). Develop, propose, maintain and update OCM travel processes and SOPs. Assist with efforts at year‑end closeout and new fiscal year start‑up efforts. Communicate and collaborate among the travel coordinators, federal and contractor, for status, guidance, and information. Prepare financial steps for Interagency Agreements, Amendments, Annexes & Modifications. Create line of accounting for new agreements, prepare the Project Code Request Form & set‑up the account code in CBS. Create the UCO Allotment and prepare the RG2 screen in CBS. Troubleshoot any issues with period of performance, contract discrepancies, and funding timelines. Submit the entire package to NOS, directing them to the correct screens in CBS & updating the Master Agreement Spreadsheet accordingly, while monitoring the package to ensure it is moving along the approval process and funding is dispersed accordingly. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree 5+ years of experience in a related business field. Proficient computer knowledge with emphasis on Microsoft Office and Google Drive. Proficient knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, and policies that govern federal travel. Strong, professional oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to build relationships with federal management, colleagues, and external partners. Self‑starter with ability to work in a small team environment with limited guidance and oversight. Experience working with, for and/or supporting high level management. Knowledge of keeping personnel and business data confidential is required. Ability to follow standard operating procedures and guidance documentation as well as create and/or update standard operating procedures as needed. Ability to pass a National Agency Check (NACI) and maintain it throughout the duration of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr