Patent International Business Analyst

Patent and Trademark Office • Alexandria, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patent International Business Analyst uses patent examination expertise to help shape the systems, processes, and technology supporting the USPTO’s domestic and international patent operations. The role analyzes business needs, develops solutions, leads complex initiatives, and collaborates with technical experts and patent stakeholders to improve patent service delivery.

The position serves as a patent business and technical expert, translating patent business needs into technology and process solutions for examiners, stakeholders, and the broader patent system. The physical worksite is in Alexandria, Virginia, and in-person presence is required for on-site functions. Situational telework may be available under agency policy and business-unit discretion; the agency currently allows 52 hours of telework per leave year.

Requirements

• Applications are accepted only from United States Citizens and Nationals.
• Must meet the applicable OPM qualification requirements and all eligibility and qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in the Federal service.
• Specialized experience must include examining patent applications and applying patent examination processes and procedures to identify business needs or recommend process improvements.
• Specialized experience must include leading or coordinating projects or initiatives involving development or improvement of patent business processes or information technology systems.
• Specialized experience must include analyzing patent-related issues and communicating findings, requirements, or recommendations to management, technical specialists, or other stakeholders.
• Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint check and be suitable for Federal employment.
• Must meet time-in-grade/band requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• A one-year probationary period may be required if selected.
• Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.
• If a male applicant was born after December 31, 1959, they must certify Selective Service registration or provide proof of exemption, if applicable.
• Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees; eligibility depends on position type and other factors. Specific benefits should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed