Principal Management Analyst (Financial)

Essnova is seeking a Principal Management Analyst to join the Essnova Team.

The ideal candidate will provide stellar, Mid-Level customer support to the Joint Chief of Staff, J7 Directorate, employees, and customers involving the execution of Defense Travel System (DTS) Program authorizations, vouchers, and local vouchers.

General Duties

• Attend meetings pertaining to areas of responsibility and prepare notes and documents highlighting major topics of interest.
• Generate, extract, and monitor various spreadsheets and reports for highly executive/elite travelers.
• Exercise control while aiding within a hectic environment of heavy level of administrative duties daily.
• Proficient with time and data management tools and techniques to achieve performance objectives.
• Serve as the initial DTS Reviewer of all required travel documents on a daily, weekly, monthly and/or quarterly frequency, as required.
• Monitor and track all authorizations and vouchers in DTS – and research, collect data, and effectively communicate any incorrectly processed documents.
• Provide sound judgment and advice to travelers and Approving Officials (AO) in accurately completing various DTS travel or related documents following internal and external policies and procedures.
• Aid with correcting, clearing up suspended or rejects and provide follow up to ensure action has been completed.

DAI Data Entry

• Input information provided by the RAMO Budget Analysts into the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) system to facilitate the issuance of financial documents for the procurement of required products and services to support the Joint Force Developer mission.
• Maintain tracker log from documentations in the Funding Document Requests (FDR).
• Review government purchase card transaction log and follow up with customers to ensure they provide the GPC Cardholder with the requisite invoice upon receipt of purchased materials to facilitate government lead’s invoice payment.
• Unliquidated Obligation (ULO) Research Support.
• Information archiving.
• Assist RAMO and Comptroller acquisition personnel by responding to questions and providing amplifying information as neede

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of current relevant guidance including the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), the Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DoDFMR), and DoDI 5154.31, Travel Programs.
• Working knowledge of processing travel authorizations and travel vouchers, using DTS
• Knowledge in reviewing, uploading, and downloading of DD Form 1610 (Request and Authorization for TDY Travel of DoD Personnel), DD Form 1351-2 (Travel Voucher or Sub-voucher) and Constructive Travel Worksheet (CTW).
• DTS experience to include DTS travel documents, Non-DTS Entry Agent (NDEA) functions, cancellation procedures, constructed travel, Fiscal Year (FY) crossover, group travel, itinerary changes, routing lists, and reports.
• Understanding of DoD policies for protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of practical DTS experience utilizing various DTS applications to provide effective and efficient program employment in executing the organization’s travel requirements.
• Must hold an Active Secret Security Clearance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Must be able to provide support for major projects in multiple areas.
• Ability to train and supervise others in DTS programs and websites.

Additional Skills:

• Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to adapt to various people and working styles under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work beyond regular scheduled hours.
• Possess excellent leadership, communication, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Editing skills; excellent knowledge of grammar and punctuation