Marketing and Communications Specialist

Patent and Trademark Office; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking a communications-focused HR marketing specialist to develop and publish recruitment content and manage digital HR marketing initiatives.

The role is on-site at the Alexandria campus with telework eligibility per agency policy. It requires an Other security clearance and offers a salary range of $121,785 to $158,322 per year.

Qualifications

• Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Prepare executive briefings, summary reports, and strategic recommendations to support HR leadership decision-making.
• Develop, manage, and publish digital marketing and web content for HR's public-facing and internal sites.
• Create recruitment marketing content to attract qualified candidates and support hiring initiatives.
• Partner with HR leadership and program offices to implement recruitment marketing strategies across branding, digital marketing, talent sourcing, and outreach.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Patent and Trademark Office

This position is located in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO), Office of Human Resources (OHR). The Office of the Director provides the leadership and develops the policies, programs, services and systems necessary to meet the human resources requirements of the USPTO.

Key Responsibilities

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per leave year.

This rewarding opportunity is the ideal next career step for you if: You confidently prepare executive briefings, summary reports, and strategic recommendations on marketing and communications initiatives to support Office of Human Resources leadership decision-making. You are eager to manage and enhance digital marketing and web content for the Office of Human Resources' public-facing and internal websites.

You are motivated to develop, maintain, and publish accurate, accessible, and brand-consistent content that supports recruitment marketing, employer branding, and organizational communications while optimizing the user experience.

You look forward to partnering with the Office of Human Resources leadership and program offices to develop and implement recruitment marketing strategies that integrate branding, digital marketing, talent sourcing, communications and outreach activities to attract qualified candidates and support hiring initiatives.

Requirements & Education

Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.