As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve.  Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference. 

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine! 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

The Travel Department is responsible for the day-to-day and strategic management of the organization’s travel. The Travel Business Planning Consultant will support the Travel Director with daily travel operations, support disaster response operations, develop business analytics using Microsoft BI technologies to leverage the organization’s travel data
 

Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations.
 

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD

Key Responsibilities: The Travel Business Planning Consultant will work with the Travel Director, located at the American Red Cross Fairfax, VA office. The position will work closely with the Travel Director to:

• Support management of daily travel operations; address traveler concerns, problem solve daily travel department issues affecting travelers, operations, service, meeting requests, etc.
• Liaison with Red Cross staff and travel suppliers; provide education on T&E policies, GSA City Pair program, card program, new initiatives, etc.
• Support disaster response, including after-hours
• Assist with changes, training, and implementations to the travel program 
• Understand organizational and business requirements to set functional specifications for reporting applications
• Analytical knowledge, ability, techniques, and tools to help the Travel Department mine, cleanse, normalize, visualize, and model T&E data, i.e., design data models to convert raw data to meaningful insights.
• Design, develop, and deploy business analytics dashboards using Microsoft Query and Microsoft Power Platform technologies such as Power BI and Power Automate.

WHAT WOULD GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE

• Travel Certification (i.e., GTP, CCTE, GLP), Hotel Management, or related field or equivalent work/industry experience preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Power Query and Microsoft Platform technologies, to include Power BI, Power Automate, or similar platform. Verified certification in Microsoft BI technologies strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge or desire to learn TMC/GDS/OBT solutions and T&E reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in data analysis.

Scope:
Individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge in specific area.  Ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects.  Adapt precedent and may make significant departures from traditional approaches to develop solutions. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Education: Bachelor's degree required or  
Experience: Minimum 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Management Experience: N/A
Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of applicable principles, concepts, practices, and standards.  Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.  Basic proficiency in use of Personal Computer, word-processing, spreadsheet applications, and database applications when applicable.  Ability to work on a team.

Travel: May travel and participate in meetings and conferences throughout chapter jurisdiction, state and Red Cross system.

A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required. 

* Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

Physical Requirements: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic).  The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.   

BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.

•            Medical, Dental Vision plans

•            Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

•            PTO + Holidays

•            401K with 5% match

•            Paid Family Leave

•            Employee Assistance

•            Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

•            Service Awards and recognition