ECS is seeking a Travel Specialist to work in our Bethesda, MD office.

Job Description:

ECS seeks a travel planner to support the NHLBI Travel Center. Responsibilities include management of ongoing travel management services, conducting a current state assessment of travel management services at the NHLBI, reporting on opportunities for operational improvements, piloting process improvements, and supporting ongoing travel arrangement requests and arrangements. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Plan travel and make reservations in CGE according to the guidelines within the travel booking manuals from NIH Travel Training Classes and according to the guidelines set forth by NIH, HHS, GSA, and the FTR.
• Prepare and process travel authorizations and vouchers; make transportation, hotel, auto, conference registration, and other arrangements in the NIH travel database or NIH travel office; procure all necessary documents (including passports and visas required by the U.S. State Department and NIH International Center); electronically retrieve airline tickets and documents.
• Provide each traveler with a package containing the travel authorization, flight information, rental car information, hotel information, tax-exempt forms, and any additional forms/information that pertains to the trip.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of Travel Authorizations, including travel cost estimates, routing, and collecting of appropriate authorized signatures prior to processing for reviewer approval.
• Plan foreign travel according to the guidelines within the Foreign Travel Booking manuals received during the NIH Travel Training Classes and according to the guidelines set forth by NIH, HHS, GSA, and the FTR by making any necessary reservations.
• Analyzes current policies and practices, identifies inconsistencies with NIH and HHS policies, and recommends practical solutions to the PM.
• Develops various visual media drafting such as executive-level briefings, developing workload and performance metrics, and reporting on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis (e.g., charts, graphs, PowerPoint slides, and printed reports) for senior staff presentations.

Required Skills:

• Experience with Government Travel Planning and Systems
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite to include MS Excel
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including reports and presentations.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative, and results-driven environment.
• Ability to build and manage client relationships at all levels.
• Ability to think strategically to assess clients’ situations effectively and assemble solutions to meet needs.
• Public trust Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area (four years of specialized experience plus a High School diploma is equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree)

Desired Skills:

• Prior NIH Experience
• Experience with CGE Concur, JIRA, POTS, and TRAC systems
• Current NIH active clearance

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800 employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.