Patent International Business Analyst

Summary

Ready to take your patent examining expertise in a new direction? As a Patent International Business Analyst, you will use your knowledge of patent examination to help shape the systems, processes, and technology that support USPTO's domestic and international patent operations. You will analyze business needs, develop solutions, lead complex initiatives, and collaborate with technical experts and patent stakeholders to improve how patent services are delivered.

Duties

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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.

Put your patent examining experience to work beyond the examination process. In this role, you will serve as a patent business and technical expert, helping transform patent business needs into technology and process solutions that support examiners, stakeholders, and the broader patent system.

In this role, you will:

• Analyze complex patent examination and business processes to identify requirements, operational challenges, risks, and opportunities for improved technology solutions.
• Translate patent examination and business needs into functional requirements for the design, development, testing, deployment, and enhancement of automated information systems.
• Lead and coordinate complex patent automation initiatives throughout the system development lifecycle, including requirements management, quality assurance, risk management, user acceptance testing, configuration management, and deployment.
• Develop and evaluate recommendations, strategies, project controls, and performance measures to resolve complex patent business and technology issues.
• Collaborate with USPTO leadership, patent examiners, technical specialists, and domestic and international stakeholders to communicate requirements, coordinate initiatives, resolve issues, and implement patent business solutions.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies.
• You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
• Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
• Suitable for Federal Employment
• Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

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 For more information, please visit the OPM Qualifications Standards.

Specialized Experienceis 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, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in the Federal service:

Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes experience in all of the following:

• Examining patent applications and applying patent examination processes and procedures to identify business needs or recommend process improvements; AND
• Leading or coordinating projects or initiatives involving the development or improvement of patent business processes or information technology systems; AND
• Analyzing patent-related issues and communicating findings, requirements, or recommendations to management, technical specialists, or other stakeholders.

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.

Education

Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.

This is a Non Bargaining Unit position.

Relocation Expenses are not authorized and will not be paid.

More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 90 days from the date the certificate was issued.

All application materials become the property of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.