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Defense Travel Systems Administrator-Title 5


Job Location:

Frankfort, SD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 61722 - 61722
Posted: 28 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 26 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

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 PDTand 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.***


Duties

As a DEFENSE TRAVEL SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR-TITLE 5 GSyou 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 organizations 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 ARNGs data requirements user profiles organization hierarchy routing groups per diem rates and Lines of Accounting etc. Establish and manage a training program for ODTAs 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 .


Requirements
Conditions of employment

    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.

    Qualifications

    Applicants who meet the DoD Priority Placement Program. (See Required Documents Section)

    SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

    Must have at least one (1) year experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression through federal service (GS-08) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the experience and knowledge of financial programs principles and procedures. Experience that demonstrates the ability to follow directions to read retain and understand a variety of instructions regulations policies and procedures. Experience providing analysis validation processing and correction of financial transactions. Experience in the Defense Travel System (DTS) and the ability to manage complex processes related to DTS. Experience using correct lines of accounting for payment of Government funds. Experience with a variety of analytical technical and administrative programs that were funded through a number of sources such as reimbursable accounts and transfer of funds between organizations. Experience making adjustments to budget estimates to different DoD organizations through cross examination. Competent in the control and coordination of all required actions to support successful deployments operation and management of DTS for all military soldiers and Civilian employees. Knowledgeable of the liaison work requirements between the USPFO/state ARNG and Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Project Management Office (PMO-DTS) in regard to the functional use of DTS monitoring and maintenance of DTS as well as the identification of and analyzing problem areas. Experience with various accounting methods procedures and/or techniques to validate DTS transactions. Experience and knowledge of managing the day-to-day activities during system operations such as personnel data download and review business process analysis DTA training and Defense Accounting and Disbursing System (DADS) and Commercial Travel Office (CTO) connectivity. Ability to maintain a database of user information and control user access to Privacy Act Information and travel documents. Experience participating or developing a training program for ODTAs and/or Authorizing Officials/Certifying Officials (AO/CO).

    EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
    Resume must have complete dates work schedule and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement position description or others resumes. Also make sure the applicants name is on every document submitted otherwise it will NOT be considered.

    Education

    This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

    Additional information

    If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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    Required Experience:

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