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.
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.
Major Duties for this position include: Oversees information technology programs and projects, automation initiatives, and technical and administrative staff supporting patent business operations. Provides strategic technical and analytical advice to senior leadership on information technology, patent automation, and emerging technologies, including the development and maintenance of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, including agentic approaches.
Directs the development and execution of the USPTO's strategic vision, goals, and priorities, ensuring alignment with senior leadership and other internal stakeholder objectives, modernization efforts, and long-term technology roadmaps.
Evaluates organizational performance and program effectiveness using performance metrics, data analytics, customer feedback, operational assessments, and continuous improvement practices; identifies risks and opportunities; and implements corrective actions and strategic improvements to enhance service delivery and mission outcomes.
Leads the planning, design, development, implementation, modernization, enhancement, and sustainment of mission-critical patent automation systems, applications, data services, and technology solutions that support the end-to-end patent lifecycle, including filing, examination, classification, publication, issuance, post-grant processing, international obligations, and related business operations.
Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.
ANGELA.CARDONA@USPTO.GOV · 571-272-4318
This position is with Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce.
The posted pay range is $183257 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-17.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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