--- title: Senior Custom Travel Policy Lead at Significance description: Significance is hiring for the Senior Custom Travel Policy Lead role in Rockville, MD. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-custom-travel-policy-lead-at-significance-01a0cf1a-d304-746d-9a23-5e34dfebea05 date: 2026-09-28T02:32:51Z og_description: Join Significance as Senior Custom Travel Policy Lead in Rockville, MD. Pays $127K–$139K per year. Full-time, hybrid role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/7y28kj.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Significance | | **Location** | Rockville, MD (Hybrid) | | **Salary** | $127K/yr - $139K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 23, 2026 | ## Description At Significance, we believe the best results come from investing in great people. As a woman-owned consulting firm supporting federal civilian and Department of Defense customers, we bring together talented professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and making a meaningful impact. We're proud of the culture we've built - one rooted in trust, collaboration, respect, and genuine relationships. Our people are empowered to share ideas, grow their careers, and deliver exceptional results while supporting missions that matter. It's a culture we're proud of, and one that has earned us recognition as a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work for seven consecutive years. Significance, Inc. is seeking a **Senior Custom Travel Policy Lead** to join our growing team supporting the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and is expected to support a hybrid schedule with approximately 1–2 days onsite per week.   The IOS Custom Travel Policy Lead serves as the program's primary resource for interpreting and applying federal travel policy to complex and non-routine travel. This role researches and responds to policy questions, develops program guidance, and ensures determinations are accurate, consistent, timely, and well supported. The position also leads the day-to-day work of the Custom Travel team.   Primary Responsibilities: • Serve as the primary point of contact for complex travel policy questions, escalations, and precedent-setting matters. • Research, interpret, and apply the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR), agency policy, and program procedures to custom and non-routine travel. • Prepare clear, accurate, and defensible responses for travelers, approving officials, program offices, and other stakeholders. • Develop and maintain policy guidance, standard operating procedures, frequently asked questions, templates, and training materials. • Identify recurring questions, policy gaps, and compliance risks; recommend policy, process, or system improvements. • Coordinate with IOS leadership, PSC travel, and system stakeholders to resolve complex matters. • Lead daily team operations by setting priorities, assigning work, reviewing responses for quality and consistency, coaching staff, and escalating sensitive or high-risk matters. At Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location.   We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package.   We are an E-Verify Employer     ## Skills - Escalation Management - iOS - Coaching - Public Trust Clearance ## How to Apply [Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-custom-travel-policy-lead-at-significance-01a0cf1a-d304-746d-9a23-5e34dfebea05?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown)