Travel Lead (Project Management Analyst 2)- 22106

Requisition Number: 22106 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $64,304.00 - $85,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Entry Level HI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072 

Job Description

HII- Mission Technologies is seeking a skilled and organized Mid-Level DoD Travel Lead to support our team by managing and overseeing travel-related processes in a DoD contracting environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of DoD travel policies, experience in managing expense authorizations and reports, and the ability to reconcile travel data efficiently. This role also includes acting as a proxy for expense authorizations and timesheets, maintaining travel tracking systems, and ensuring compliance with DoD and company policies.
 

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
• Serve as a proxy for expense authorizations, reviewing and approving travel expense requests in accordance with DoD and company policies.
• Submit expense reports, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submissions.
• Reconcile travel-related reports, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues to ensure accurate financial tracking.
• Act as a timesheet proxy, assisting with timesheet approvals and ensuring timely and accurate submissions by employees.
• Create and maintain an expense report tracker to monitor submissions, approvals, and reimbursements.
• Generate and distribute travel and expense reports to management, providing insights and ensuring proper documentation.
• Provide guidance to employees on DoD travel regulations, including expense eligibility, per diem rates, and submission processes.
• Coordinate with finance and accounting teams to ensure proper allocation and reconciliation of travel expenses.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of travel-related systems, processes, and tools to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Serve as a point of contact for travel-related inquiries, resolving issues and providing updates to employees and stakeholders.
   

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 1 year relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 years relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of DoD travel policies, including the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
• Proficiency in managing and reconciling expense reports and travel documentation.
• Experience with travel management systems and financial software (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Concur, or similar platforms).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create and manage tracking systems (e.g., spreadsheets with pivot tables, filters, and data analysis tools).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Clearance- must be able to obtain and maintain a clearance
   

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in a DoD contracting environment or government-related travel management.
• Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR) as they pertain to travel and expenses.
• Experience support SOCPAC or SOF travel requirements
• Location- CST, MST, or PST.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.