Travel Manager

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organizations. With our patients at the center of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

ICON Government and Public Health Solutions (IGP) is a full-service CRO specializing in preclinical through phase IV support of clinical research and clinical trial services for biologics, drugs, and devices. We help our customers get their products to market faster with an array of research, regulatory, and sponsor services. Globally, we respond rapidly to health crises and serve where few others do. We create a unique synergy in the global market, with projects spanning the government, academic, and commercial sectors. ICON Government and Public Health Solutions has a distinct ability to provide rapid response efforts to global health crises.

IGP is currently seeking a Travel Manager to support the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA).

Responsibilities/Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Management of all travel requested by USG of Contractor staff 
• Provide routine training and guidance to all Contractor staff on the rules and procedures when traveling on behalf of USG 
• Process all travel requests in accordance with the terms of this contract and ASPR and BARDA travel procedures 
• Track all travel at all levels for reporting 
• Make every effort to maximize cost savings for all travel executed on behalf of USG 
• OTM must have relevant experience managing high volume and complex Contractor travel on behalf of USG for both CONUS and OCONUS travel. This includes building and maintaining efficient systems that allow for transparent processing of all required travel justification documents and approvals required in advance of any travel.
• The OTM is also responsible for performing quality control over all travel requests submitted to the COR and CO/CS ensuring the package is complete and accurate to avoid days in review and approvals. This includes confirmation that all estimated and known travel costs are accurate, reasonable, and within the terms of this contract and travel regulations.

Minimum Required Qualifications:  

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen  
• Clearance: Ability to obtain Public Trust  
• Education: Bachelor’s or higher degree in Business Management, or related fields 
• Years’ experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing travel on Federal contracts  
• Skills: Extensive knowledge and experience in Federal travel regulations 

Additional Information:  

• Location: Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave,SW Washington, DC 20201 United States  
• Travel: 10%  
• Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite; telework eligible 

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know.