Department: Department of Commerce
Location(s): Alexandria, Virginia
Salary Range: $151661 - $209600 Per Year
Job Summary: The United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. The mission of the USPTO is to promote innovation and competitiveness by providing quality and timely examination and issuance of patent and trademark applications, guiding domestic and international intellectual property policy, and delivering intellectual property information and education worldwide.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: To meet the minimum requirements for a Senior Level position, candidates must be a recognized subject matter expert with directly related experience. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at the GS-15 or equivalent level in the federal service or its equivalent in the private sector. Candidates must demonstrate their experience meets the Professional Technical Qualifications for this position in their two-page resume and this experience must have been at a sufficiently high level of difficulty to clearly show the candidate possesses the required subject matter expertise and technical qualifications set forth below. Examples of relevant qualifications include: Comprehensive knowledge of patent rules and regulations as well as an appreciable breadth of knowledge in scientific and technological fields. Mastery of statistical methods, probability laws, forecasting techniques, and quantitative modeling. Ability to lead advanced data mining, data engineering, and analytics of modernization efforts. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to interpret technical, legal, and scientific material relevant to patent examination and appeals. Technically oriented and personally proactive with extreme attention to detail. Ability to work effectively on independent projects as well as within team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary. 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. To be considered, the resume must not exceed two pages. Written narratives for the Professional Technical Qualifications are not required. Candidates must demonstrate their experience meets the Professional Technical Qualifications for this position in their two-page resume. Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs): All candidates must show evidence in their resume of the following mandatory technical competencies to meet basic qualifications for this position. Written narratives for the Professional Technical Qualifications are not required. PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQS): Knowledge of and skill in applying advanced statistical, quantitative, and data analysis methodologies to large or complex datasets, and translate analytical results into actionable recommendations or solutions for complex technical or organizational problems. Knowledge of patent law, patent practices, and procedures, with appreciable breadth of scientific technical, and business acumen with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical or analytical information - both orally and in writing to diverse technical and non-technical audiences. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs). 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.
How to Apply: The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
Application Deadline: 2026-02-12