PROFESSOR OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (INTERMITTENT)

Warfighting Acquisition University; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Secret clearance eligibility

Job summary

Warfighting Acquisition University seeks an intermittent Professor of Intellectual Property to train the DoD acquisition workforce on IP and Data Rights, including policy, data management and valuation methods. The role instructs across the program life cycle and requires a Bachelor degree, with advanced degrees preferred, and Secret clearance eligibility.

Telework options are available. The position operates under Federal Excepted Service with a maximum of 1,040 hours per year, and salary

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree required with up to four years of experience in the appropriate functional area.
• Advanced degrees highly desired for Band B or C levels.
• Ability to communicate IP concepts to the acquisition workforce.

Responsibilities

• Conveys knowledge of IP and Data Rights in federal acquisition context and regulatory framework.
• Explains definitions, data management, data protection and storage as they relate to government programs.
• Develops acquisition program IP strategy covering pre- and post-award phases.
• Addresses IP valuations and licensing rights within the Acquisition Life Cycle.

Skills

IP policy knowledge

Data rights understanding

Acquisition workforce training

Education

Bachelor degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

PROFESSOR OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (INTERMITTENT)

• Department: Department of Defense
• Location: Location Negotiable After Selection

This position is covered under the Federal Excepted Service under Title 10 United States Code, Section 1746 and Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations Schedule A, Section 213.3106(h) Maximum of a 1,040 hours in a 12 month period

Key Responsibilities

Conveys knowledge and experience in Intellectual Property (IP) and Data Rights (IPDR) which includes current Federal IP policy and regulations needed by the acquisition workforce to make critical decisions dealing with the acquiring and management of IPDR.

Topics include but are not limited to the following: - Definitions and appropriate uses of intellectual property and data rights, data management, data markings and data protection and storage, both commercial and noncommercial, as they relate to the Government and the acquisition process. - Development of an acquisition program IP strategy that includes pre and post award strategy and management throughout the life of the program.

- Methods, tools and processes to manage the technical data from development of a weapon system to sustainment. - Non-FAR based contractual mechanisms (e.g. Other Transaction Authority) and emerging technologies (e.g. additive manufacturing) as well as best practices when considering IP and Data Rights issues.

- IP valuations during the Acquisition Life Cycle, common methodologies for valuing IP, and the importance of IP valuation and licensing rights in developing an IP Strategy. - Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Education

WarU Faculty Pay Band Minimum Education and Specialized Experience Requirements: WarU Pay Band A (AD-11) (Equivalent to a GS-09 through GS-13 General Schedule grade equivalency): Minimum Education and Specialized Experience: Basic requirements for Band A include a minimum of a Bachelor level degree and up to four years of experience in the appropriate functional area.

WarU Pay Band B (AD-12) (Equivalent to a GS-14 General Schedule grade equivalency): Minimum Education and Specialized Experience: Basic requirements for Band B include a minimum of a Bachelor level degree in an appropriate discipline and a minimum of six years of experience in the appropriate functional area. Advanced degrees are highly desired in Band B.

WarU Pay Band C (AD-13) (Equivalent to a GS-15 General Schedule grade equivalency): Minimum Education and Specialized Experience: Basic requirements for Band C include a minimum of a Bachelor level degree in an appropriate discipline and a minimum of eight years of experience in the appropriate functional area. Advanced degrees are highly desired in Band C.

Please note: Technical certifications and/or experience may be approved by the WarU Chief of Staff (delegated from the WarU President) to meet the needs of the University. ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with your application.

Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Warfighting Acquisition University, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $33.84 – $94.49/hr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.