Supervisory Patent Information Technology Specialist

United States Patent and Trademark Office; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Office of Patent Automation (OPA), part of the Office of Information Technology for Patents (OITP), seeks qualified candidates to support automation tools and technologies across the patent lifecycle. Applicants must meet OPM qualification standards for 1220 series and have specialized experience at the GS-14 level.

Successful candidates will lead teams, advise senior leaders on IT strategy, and oversee programs that advance patent workflows

Qualifications

• Specialized experience equivalent to GS-14 in federal service.
• Experience managing program operations involving automated information systems or IT for patent lifecycle support.
• Knowledge of patent laws, regulations, policies, workflows, and examination operations.
• Ability to lead a team and provide expert advice to senior leadership on IT strategy and enterprise programs, including AI implementation.

Job description

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This position is located in the Office of Information Technology for Patents (OITP) , Office of Patent Automation (OPA), Office of the Commissioner for Patents, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) OPA is responsible for program and project management functions to ensure that the necessary functional and technical requirements are addressed in the development of automation tools and technologies needed to support improvements in Patents business operations. You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov). For OPM Standards for 1220 series are available at Patent Administration Series 1220.

Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Managing program operations involving automated information systems, business processes, or information management to support efficient and effective program delivery; AND
• Applying authoritative knowledge of patent laws, regulations, policies, business processes, workflows, and examination operations to ensure information technology solutions effectively support the full patent lifecycle;AND
• Leading a team by planning, assigning, and evaluating work in support of mission-critical programs, projects, and operational activities; AND
• Providing expert advice to senior leadership, program officials, and stakeholders on information technology strategy, system capabilities, operational improvements, as well as overseeing enterprise information technology programs that support the USPTO's mission objectives, including AI implementation.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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