Chief Data Officer

U.S. Department of Commerce; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) seeks senior leadership to advance enterprise data and AI strategies, governance, and operating models across a large federal agency. The role emphasizes measurable business value, efficiency, and policy impact.

Successful candidates will demonstrate ECQs and PTQs through a 2-page resume, with emphasis on leading people, driving results, and upholding the rule of law. Eligibility for SES noncompetitive appointment may apply.

Qualifications

• PTQ 1: Demonstrated experience developing and leading enterprise-wide data and AI strategies.
• PTQ 2: Demonstrated experience defining and using metrics that connect data and AI initiatives to measurable business value.
• ECQ 1–5: Evidence of executive competencies for SES eligibility and leadership.

Skills

PTQ 1

PTQ 2

ECQ 1

ECQ 2

ECQ 3

ECQ 4

ECQ 5

Job description

The United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) mission is to promote innovation and competition by providing quality examination and issuance of patent and trademark applications, guiding domestic and international intellectual property policy, and delivering intellectual property information and education worldwide. Through the issuance of patents, the USPTO encourages technological advancement by providing incentives to invent, invest in, and disclose new technology worldwide.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) related to this position within your resume. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECqs) or the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs).

PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs)

Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

PTQ 1

Demonstrated experience developing and leading enterprise-wide data and AI strategies, including governance frameworks and supporting operating models, within large, complex organizations with multiple business units.

PTQ 2

Demonstrated experience defining and using metrics that connect data and AI initiatives to measurable business value and organizational outcomes.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECqs)

In addition to the Professional Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECqs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECqs and PTqs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECqs:

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECqs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.