Overview

SOSi is seeking a Travel Coordinator to join our team in Reston, Virginia. In this role you will support tasks within the area of Operations Management for a large nationwide language interpretation services program. Ensures successful completion of tasks and work activities at best value (Performance, Quality and Cost) to satisfy customer operational and contract requirements.

Essential Job Duties

• Performs assigned tasks as part of the Travel sub-process in support of Operations and the Order-to-Fulfill (O2F) process

• Receives, processes and fulfills travel support requests from Operations

• Coordinates and completes domestic travel arrangements for interpreters supporting the program; includes airline reservations, hotel accommodations, car rentals, trains, and other ground transportation services at the lowest possible price, utilizing all applicable discount programs

• Finalizes itineraries and generates all travel documents in accordance with corporate travel guidelines, traveler preferences and other requirements

• Maintains and updates travel files and log, follows up and tracks each travel record until departure in order to meet operational requirements

• Possesses and maintains knowledge of airline rules and regulations, tariffs, and fare requirements, as well as the ability to accurately apply this information to the processing of all travel arrangements

• Stays abreast of technology and industry trends and updates, including but not limited to use of the intranet resources and tools provided by vendor travel management organizations

• Maintains traveler profiles in contracted travel management systems; ensures appropriate profile information is used when booking travel requests

• Communicates with multiple internal (program, corporate) and external (interpreters, travel management organizations) stakeholders to identify requirements and resources

• Plans, organizes, prioritizes, and coordinates multiple work activities to meet critical deadlines

• Uses initiative and judgment within established guidelines to ensure work orders are fulfilled at best value

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Travel Supervisor and/or Operations Manager

• Support the reconcilitation of hotel expenses processed through SOSi corporate travel cards

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of two years’ of experience as a Travel Consultant, Agent or Coordinator

• Must have experience with Egencia, Concur, or other travel applications

• Strong working knowledge of all aspects of ticketing transactions, rerouting and exchange processes

• Must be detail-oriented and possess effective organization, problem-solving and time-management skills

• Spanish speaker preferred with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Flexibility and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment

• Must be able to take direction, work well with others and contribute positively to a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish-English bilingual (listening, speaking, writing, reading)

Work Environment

• Normal office working conditions

• Requires a flexible schedule with periods of non-traditional hours including consecutive nights, weekends, or holidays

• Shift work is required for this position

SOSi is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.