Acquisition Program Specialist (Budget Liason)
Patent and Trademark OfficeAlexandria, VA · full time · Senior
$143,913 – $187,093
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This federal role supports the Patent and Trademark Office's appeals board by managing equipment and service contracts, overseeing budgets, and coordinating between procurement officials and program leadership. It suits someone with experience administering government contracts, planning organizational budgets, and advising senior staff on acquisition strategy and cost control.
Our summary, not Patent and Trademark Office’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level managing acquisition and contract administration for equipment, services, and supplies
- One year of specialized experience managing budget formulation and execution including estimates, justifications, and compliance
- One year of specialized experience providing advisory services on acquisition and budget matters to leadership and program officials
- U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen status for federal employment