Technical Writer-Editor (Speechwriter)

Patent and Trademark Office

Alexandria (VA)

On-site

USD 122,000 - 158,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking a technical writer-editor responsible for researching, writing, and editing remarks and talking points related to USPTO's IP mission.

You will also serve as a content writer-editor communicating complex information about patent and trademark programs and IP laws, and act as speechwriter for the Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for IP and Deputy Director of the USPTO.

Qualifications

Experience researching, writing, and editing remarks and talking points on USPTO IP matters.

Responsibilities

Research, write and edit remarks and talking points relating to USPTO IP mission, programs and functions.
Communicate complex information about USPTO patent and trademark programs, as well as IP laws, regulations and policies.
Serve as speechwriter for the Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for IP and Deputy Director of the USPTO.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Speechwriting

Content writing

Research

Job description

Hiring Agency: Patent and Trademark Office

This position is located in the Office of the Under Secretary and Director (OUS), United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This position is established to perform strategic writing and editing work related to USPTO correspondence, documents and other written material which may cover complex or controversial subject matters.

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 career role is ideal for you if: You are able to serve as a technical writer-editor responsible for researching, writing, and editing remarks and talking points relative to USPTO's intellectual property (IP) mission, programs, and functions.

You are able to serve as a content writer-editor responsible for communicating complex information about USPTO's patent and trademark programs, as well as the underlying intellectual property laws, regulations, and policies. You are interested in serving as the speechwriter for the Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

You are committed to reviewing and verifying information gathered through research or consultation with subject-matter experts. You are interested in reviewing work provided by other business units/organizations for alignment with approved agency messaging.

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 2026-09-30.