Writer-Editor (Senior)

Patent and Trademark Office • Alexandria, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This Senior Writer-Editor position is located in the Office of the Under Secretary and Director (OUS) at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The role supports the agency’s mission to foster innovation, competitiveness, and economic growth by delivering high-quality and timely examination of patent and trademark applications, guiding intellectual property policy, and providing intellectual property information and education.

The position serves as a senior writer and editor for varied materials, including speeches, addressing USPTO policies, programs, and activities. It conducts extensive research and develops written materials about major agency programs, projects, initiatives, and accomplishments. The role also coordinates with the Office of the Chief Communications Officer on messages to internal employees on behalf of the Under Secretary, and assists other business units with editing and coordinating presentations and handouts, including clearing publications through the Solicitor’s Office as needed.

The worksite is the USPTO campus 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

• One full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.
• Experience researching, planning, developing, and editing written materials for a variety of audiences.
• Experience ensuring written materials comply with established standards of style, format, and tone.
• Experience developing and implementing written communication approaches and methods to improve public understanding of complex programs, legal information, and important initiatives.
• Experience preparing finalized documents for publication and distribution.
• Must be a United States citizen or national.
• Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
• Must meet time-in-grade/band and all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• If selected, may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Office of the Chief Communications Officer in composing general messages to internal employees on behalf of the Under Secretary.
• Assist other business units with editing and coordinating presentations and handouts.
• Clear publications through the Solicitor’s Office as needed.
• Conduct extensive research to acquire, analyze, and prepare written materials, including speeches, about major agency programs, projects, initiatives, and accomplishments.
• Serve as senior writer and editor for materials of various types, including speeches, concerning agency policies, programs, and activities.
• Ensure written materials are consistent with established standards of style, format, and tone.
• Develop and implement written communication approaches and methods to enhance the public’s understanding of complex programs, legal information, and important initiatives.
• Prepare finalized documents for publication and distribution.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type. Contact the hiring agency for details on specific benefits.

What This Job Offers

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