DEFENSE TRAVEL SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR-TITLE 5

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a DEFENSE TRAVEL SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR-TITLE 5, Position Description Number PDT5129000 and is part of the KY USPFO, National Guard. ***NOTE: Current on-board applicants (AREA 1A, TITLE 5 employees only) will retain current tenure and be temporarily promoted or reassigned.***

As a DEFENSE TRAVEL SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR-TITLE 5, GS-0503-9, you will serve as the Financial Defense Travel System Administrator (FDTSA) subject matter expert (SME), Defense Travel System (DTS) for the USPFO, and KY ARNG. Responsible for authorizing and setting up the correct lines of accounting. Perform a variety of analytical, technical, and administrative work for substantive programs and support activities. Perform a variety of budgetary and administrative functions in implementing the organization's travel program, policies, and procedures. Maintain the correct Lines of Accounting in DTS to corresponding fiscal year budgets. Responsible for the control and coordination of all required actions to support successful deployments, operation and management of DTS for all military soldiers and Civilian employees. Serve as the liaison between the USPFO/state ARNG and Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Project Management Office (PMO-DTS). Serve as the SME for resolving difficult or sensitive problems with DTS. Provide analysis regarding the various accounting methods, procedures and techniques to validate DTS transactions. Implement and manage day-to-day activities during DTS operations. Coordinate development of traveler profiles, organizational data, reporting, budgetary, and document flow procedures in DTS. Ensure system requirements and activities are identified, met and resolved, including all technical, administrative and/or operational problems and conflicts. Responsible for help desk operations, resolution of travel issues, accuracy of travel database(s) tables and certifications, and sustainment training requirements. Develop help desk policies, processes, and procedures Responsible and accountable for the state ARNG's data requirements, user profiles, organization hierarchy, routing groups, per diem rates and Lines of Accounting, etc. Establish and manage a training program for ODTA's, Authorizing Officials/Certifying Officials (AO/CO) etc. Assign appropriate permission levels to official personnel and travelers in the DTS hierarchy. Research the Federal Travel Regulations to resolve issues and complex travel problems. Develop/revise travel standard operating procedures and reports that relate to TDY issues, processes, and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDT5129000 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, ng.ky.kyarng.mbx.hro-technicianstaffing@army.mil.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: May be required to successfully complete a trial period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. May be subject to furlough actions. Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility. This position is located on a tobacco free facility. Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation. Financial Management Level 2 Certification: Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all DoD and DoA requirements of this certification program as a condition of employment for this position. Employees must obtain the appropriate certification levels for their positions within 24 months after initial assignment; and, employees must maintain the positions' continuous training and education studies, as identified for each certification level, during the defined 24 month period.