This position is located in the Office of the Under Secretary and Director (OUS), United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The mission of the USPTO is to foster innovation, competitiveness and economic growth, domestically and abroad, by delivering high quality and timely examination of patent and trademark applications, guiding domestic and international intellectual property policy, and delivering intellectual property information and education worldwide.
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 coordinate with the Office of the Chief Communications Officer (OCCO) in composing general messages to all internal employees on behalf of the Under Secretary. You are interested in providing assistance to other Business Units with editing and coordinating presentations and handouts and clearing publications through the Solicitor's Office as needed.
You are committed to performing extensive research to acquire, analyze and prepare written material, including speeches, associated with major agency programs, projects, initiatives, and accomplishments. You are interested in serving as senior writer and editor for ground breaking materials of various types, including speeches, whose subject matter covers the policies, programs, and activities of the agency.
Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade levels.
ASIA.SMOAKBOOKER@USPTO.GOV · 571-270-5881
This position is with Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce.
The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-04.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-22 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
Apply on official site →