Chief Policy Officer and Director for International Affairs

Chief Policy Officer and Director for International Affairs

Department: Department of Commerce

Location(s): Alexandria, Virginia

Salary Range: $150160 - $225700 Per Year

Job Summary: Do you want to be an influential leader overseeing national and international intellectual policy and advancing domestic and global innovation ecosystems? The United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking its next Chief Policy Officer and Director for International Affairs (CPO). The CPO works directly with the Under Secretary and Director on IP protection and on IP-related trade issues, including proposed legislation and international activities of the United States.

Major Duties:

• The Chief Policy Officer and Director for International Affairs (CPO) serve as the principal advisor to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO and the Deputy Under Secretary and Deputy Director of the USPTO on domestic and international policy matters related to intellectual property (IP). The CPO significantly impact and influence on the establishment and implementation of patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and IP enforcement policy at the national and international levels. The CPO manages operations and programs, including overseeing the work of its policy teams, the Global IP Academy, the IP Attaché program, and the Office of Chief Economist. Other major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Formulate and oversee the creation and evaluation of legislative policy proposals, as well as the economic analysis and research to support them and the preparation of supporting documentation to carry them out. Supervise analyses of IP-related policy issues before the Executive Branch, and solicitation and evaluation of public views, including through hearings and requests for comments. Lead the USPTO's efforts to promote the development of high-quality IP systems around the world, including maintaining and improving multilateral systems for the establishment, protection, and use of IP rights. Serve as the head of OPIA, managing its operations and programs, including overseeing the work of its policy teams, the Global IP Academy, the IP Attaché program, and the Office of Chief Economist. Represent and oversee representation of the United States at international forums, including WIPO, the WTO, and the OECD, and its participation in cooperative IP forums, such as the IP5, the TM5, and the ID5.

Qualifications: To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and two Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs), listed below in your resume. NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed and will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualifications. If your resume does not demonstrate evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. PTQ 1: Demonstrated knowledge and experience of United States and international policies and affairs across the spectrum of IP subject matter such as patent, trademarks, trade secret, copyright and various related issues and rights. PTQ 2: Demonstrated knowledge and experience of international trade and Intellectual Property agreements. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQS): In addition to the Technical Qualification requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and Principles of the American Founding: Requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency: Involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence: Involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People: Involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results: Involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) or your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

How to Apply: You must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date. Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to log in or create an account. Then prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application". Add your two-page resume. Select the documents you want to be included in this application. Review the package to acknowledge that your documents were reviewed. After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site." Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application. Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown. Upload any missing documents or optional documents. Review and Submit Application. While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting "+" next to the job title for this position. You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement. To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-04