About this role
Job SummaryAs a Travel and Expense Manager, you will provide strategic advice, recommendations, solutions, and resolve highly complex issues for expense management activities or financial system integration within the go.gov program. The Office of Travel, Transporation and Logistics (TTL) provides governmentwide solutions for travel, transportation, fleet management and emergency management. We are currently filling two vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
QualificationsFor each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. The GS-14 salary range starts at $125,776 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. You may review the 2026 GS pay scale here. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is leading the development and delivery of enterprise-level Travel and Expense (T&E) or financial system integration solutions by applying deep business and technical expertise to solve organizational challenges and achieve mission outcomes. This experience must include the following: Partnering with business owners and stakeholders to define requirements, interpret contract provisions, and guide the planning and execution of travel solutions involving financial systems integration and process modernization. Conducting systems analysis, documenting business needs, and collaborating with cross-functional agile teams to design, develop, and implement scalable software solutions. Evaluating product performance and accepting deliverables to ensure alignment with business objectives, contract requirements, and quality standards, while consistently delivering high-quality, customer-focused solutions with the shortest sustainable lead time.
Major DutiesDevelops and implements product vision and strategy for travel and expense management or financial system integration.Develops deep business knowledge, works directly with the Business Owner(s) to understand and solve business challenges, delivering desired outcomes by creating/enhancing software products. Provides technical interpretation of contract requirements to enable GO.gov stakeholders to effectively plan and execute IT projects that encompass a broad range of technical requirements of financial system integration and travel and expense management. Conducts studies or systems analysis projects designed to modernize current systems and improve operational processes. Uses Lean/Agile/Design thinking methodologies to lead the organization to focus on delivering the right travel and expense management or financial system integration solutions to customers with the highest quality in the shortest sustainable lead time. Documents specific business needs, works with development teams through product owners, scrum masters, development leads and others to implement the product. Determines if the product meets needs and accepts the developed product and contract requirements on behalf of Travel and Transportation (T&T). Develops, modifies, or provides input to project plans and product roadmaps across the GO.gov program. Manages change as a part of the design process to ensure the business and its culture is prepared to accept new releases and process changes.RequirementsIf selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level). Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position