Director, Office of Patent Automation

Full Job Description

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 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, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-14.

Specialized experience for this position includes: Directing the development and implementation of performance improvement policies, tools and initiatives; AND Leading projects and teams to set priorities and meet programmatic goals and objectives; AND Planning, organizing and recommending strategic initiatives to ensure IT systems, automation tools and workflows align with Patent examination operational needs.

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. Major Duties:

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 calendar year.

This job may be for a good fit for you if you're looking to be involved in resolving critical problems and implementing new technologies and: Leading enterprise-level continuous improvement initiatives focused on diagnosing and improving complex, cross- functional organizational systems.

Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to identify systemic performance issues, root causes, and interdependencies across programs and operational units.

Developing, coordinating, and providing information and advice related to the development of automation tools and technologies needed for the Patents' business operations.

Assessing and interpreting user requirements as related to policies, laws, regulations, priorities, systems capabilities, operating practices and procedures, patent examination, patent business operations, and funding.