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.
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.
Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.
ASIA.SMOAKBOOKER@USPTO.GOV · 571-270-5881
This position is with Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce.
The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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