Program Manager - Travel Department
About the job
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with the Defense Travel System (DTS) and government travel regulations, including the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and Navy Business Rules.
- Demonstrated experience conducting audits and analyzing financial and travel data.
- A bachelor's degree is preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
- An active Secret clearance is required; obtaining a clearance requires U.S. citizenship and a security investigation.
- Fluency in the Joint Travel Regulations, Navy Business Rules, and government travel regulations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for training and presenting to diverse audiences.
- Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Build, gain, detach, and edit Defense Travel System profiles for travelers.
- Generate and analyze DTS reports, including Unsubmitted Vouchers, Depart Status, Approved Status, and Budget Reports.
- Generate and analyze TOP reports, including Separation of Duty, CP2 Rejects, Semi-annual User Profile Review, and Monthly USV Reports.
- Conduct internal audit reviews, including post-payment DTS voucher reviews, charge card transaction reviews, and other internal audits.
- Deliver weekly or bi-weekly in-person training sessions and provide on-demand training as needed.
- Present DTS and travel policy information during New Student and Staff Orientation.
- Review and process travel authorizations and vouchers in the Defense Travel System.
- Provide customer service support to travelers and staff.
- Assist with cross-organization travel requirements, ITOs, and Non-DTS Orders via Salesforce.
- Manage and respond to SolarWinds ticket requests.
- Maintain fluency in the Joint Travel Regulations, Navy Business Rules, and applicable government travel policies.
- Support Government Travel Charge Card programs, including IBS, CBA, and UTC, as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
About the company
Saalex Solutions provides engineering and IT services focused on defense and government clients. It runs test range operations and management, engineering and logistics support, data analytics and business intelligence, and information technology services. The company differentiates itself as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned organization with extensive government experience, prime and subcontracting capabilities, and a nationwide footprint of 600+ staff at military and NASA installations with offices in California, Florida, and Washington. Its goal is to help national defense and other agencies carry out complex operations reliably by delivering practical, technically capable services and data-driven solutions tailored to mission needs.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Camarillo, California
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 17, 2026 $249.9 million Navy logistics IT MAC broadens recurring task-order pipeline.
- June 2026 OTA consortium additions open Army, naval surface, industrial-base, and information-warfare work.
- July 7, 2025 Greenfield added 61 avionics software employees for Navy aviation programs.
What critics are saying
- Task-order dependence leaves Saalex exposed to recompete losses and protest delays.
- Integrating Greenfield, Spalding, and Netsimco strains delivery, margins, and culture in 2025-2026.
- If Navy or MDA recompetes go against Saalex, acquisition-led growth collapses quickly.
What makes Saalex unique
- Employee-owned defense integrator with nearly 1,000 staff spans undersea, surface, air, and space.
- August 14, 2026 Navy cyberspace MAC win deepens NIWC Pacific mission access.
- January 26, 2026 AI platform and April 22 ASCENT lab accelerate software modernization.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Disability Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Stock Options
- Professional Development Budget