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Travel and Expense Manager

General Services Administration
Federal Acquisition Service

Summary

As 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.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/05/2026 to 05/20/2026
Salary
$125,776 - $197,200 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.

Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Locations
2 vacancies in the following locations:
San Francisco, CA
Lakewood, CO
Washington, DC
Orlando, FL
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is full-time in the office. In rare instances, situational telework may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Some travel may be required for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
14
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes - Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
QM-2026-0010
Control number
867938100

Duties

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Develops 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.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
  • Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
  • Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
  • Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If 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

Qualifications

For 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-14salary range starts at $125,776per 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.

If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.  

On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:

·       Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government

·       Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee

·       Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

Candidates 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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the resumes of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of the five required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on the experience documented in the resume and narrative responses.

  1. Ability to develop and implement product vision and strategic roadmaps for Travel and Expense (T&E) management or financial system integration solutions by leveraging deep business acumen and direct engagement with business owners to analyze and resolve complex, enterprise-wide challenges, resulting in the delivery of scalable software products that improve system performance, increase user adoption, and enhance alignment with organizational priorities.
  2. Knowledge of current Travel and Expense (T&E) management or financial system integration technology needed to assist client agencies in analyzing complex mission requirements and applying information technology in efficiently and effectively meeting these requirements.
  3. Knowledge of enterprise Travel and Expense (T&E) management systems or financial system integration methodologies, and strategic solution delivery frameworks necessary to lead complex implementations across multiple large organizational units, establishing performance metrics that ensure delivery of high-quality T&E or financial system integration solutions within optimal timeframes while maintaining fiscal responsibility and regulatory compliance.
  4. Ability to promote Travel and Expense (T&E) services to stakeholders, clearly explain program procedures and benefits, develop compelling justifications for program expansion initiatives, and provide comprehensive client support services aligned with agency T&E growth objectives and operational requirements.
  5. Knowledge of project management skills needed to ensure projects meet identified objectives, are completed on schedule, and offer well-supported and technically sound conclusions and recommendations.

Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your resume. Applicants should also make note of each KSA, as you will be asked to address them later in the application process.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.  If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you are eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), your resume must clearly demonstrate experience in at least 3 of the 5 required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to receive priority consideration.


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Federal Acquisition Service

Agency contact information

Thomas Jett
Phone
817-201-4426
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
thomas.jett@gsa.gov
Address
GSA, Federal Acquisition Service
Servicing HR Office:
GSA, Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)
1800 F Street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States

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